Penny Candy & Paychecks
This classic American restaurant chain sold burgers for 15 cents in the late 1940s.
What is McDonald's?
This crooner, known for "White Christmas," was one of the most famous singers of the '40s.
Who is Bing Crosby?
This global conflict dominated world headlines from 1939 to 1945.
What is World War II?
This burger joint in Stratford, CT, was Mike's favorite hangout spot as a kid.
What is Garfield's?
Virginia spent her teenage years in this Connecticut town.
What is Milford?
In 1950, this iconic soft drink cost about 5 cents a bottle.
What is Coca-Cola?
This cartoon mouse became a full-fledged star in the 1930s.
Who is Mickey Mouse?
In 1937, this massive airship caught fire in New Jersey--famously captured live on radio.
What is the Hindenburg?
As a kid, Mike earned his first dollar working this job at Luke's drugstore.
What is a soda jerk?
This was Virginia's go-to genre of music as a teenager.
What is Doo-Wop?
This was the average price of a gallon of gas in 1940.
What is 20 cents?
This Hollywood icon starred in Casablanca in 1942.
Who is Humphrey Bogart?
In 1945, this invention dramatically changed American living rooms and would dominate entertainment for decades.
What is television?
Mike's childhood hobby involved building these and hanging them in his bedroom.
What are model airplanes?
This movie star was Virginia's not-so-secret crust in the '50s.
Who is Rock Hudson?
A movie ticket cost this much in the 1940s.
What is 25 cents?
This family-friendly radio show featured a squeaky-voiced redhead and her hang of friends.
What is the Adventures of Archie Andrews?
This was the name of the era that followed WWII, full of prosperity and family growth.
What is the Baby Boom?
This was the name of Mike's childhood dog.
Who is Jip?
Mike and Virginia met doing this classic 1950's activity?
What is roller skating?
In 1950, this was the average annual salary in the US.
What is $3500?
This famous duo made their debut in 1940's Buck Privates and were known for "Who's on First?"
Who are Abbott and Costello?
This American president was elected four times, serving through most of WWII.
Who is Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Mike's first car was this year and make--and got a paint job by his dad.
What is a 1939 Dodge?
This was the color of Mike's favorite dress that Virginia wore when they were dating.
What is light blue?