1950's Pop Culture
This toy was introduced in 1959 and was an instant cultural icon
What is the Barbie doll
She was the lead singer of the musical group The Supremes.
Who is Diana Ross?
What is Casablanca?
This famous comedian starred in the show I Love Lucy.
Who is Lucille Ball?
This painting is known for it's enigmatic smile and draws crowds at the Louvre year round.
This was a popular, self-titled variety show in the 1950s.
What is the Ed Sullivan Show?
This music festival is often considered the defining moment of the counterculture movement.
What is Woodstock?
This 1942 animated film features an orphaned fawn as the main character.
What is Bambi?
This is the name of the boat on the show Gilligan's Island.
What is the S.S. Minnow?
This Dutch artist painted famous works such as Starry Night and Self-Portrait with Bandana, with many of his works painted in the last two years of his life.
Who is Vincent Van Gogh?
This was the 51st state, added in 1959.
What is Hawaii?
This is the year that the Beatles made their television debut.
What is 1964?
This movie features the quote, "There's no place like home".
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This television series takes place in a Korean War military hospital.
What is M*A*S*H?
This woman wrote Pride and Prejudice anonymously due to social norms against female authors.
Who is Jane Austen?
This candy comes out of a character-shaped dispenser.
What is PEZ?
This 1960 novel, written by Harper Lee, became an American classic, being taught in most public schools.
What is To Kill a Mockingbird?
This film features a giant gorilla of the same name.
What is King Kong?
This television series is set in the fictional town of Mayberry.
What is The Andy Griffith Show?
This artist is known as the Father of Impressionism.
Who is Claude Monet?
These hairstyles were commonly associated with 'greasers' in the USA.
What is the pompadour?
They were the first African-American to win an Academy Award in 1964.
Who is Sidney Poitier?
This actress played Mrs. Robinson in the film The Graduate.
Who is Anne Bancroft?
In this Shakespeare play, you will find characters such as Oberon and Titania.