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1940s and 1950s TV Shows
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This 1939 film features Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man traveling along the Yellow Brick Road.

What is The Wizard of Oz?

100

This event in 1969 saw two astronauts land on the moon.

What is the Apollo 11 Moon landing?

100

This "King of Rock and Roll" released hits like "Hound Dog" and "Jailhouse Rock."

Who is Elvis Presley?

100

This dish, often served for breakfast, is made by frying scrambled eggs with diced potatoes and onions

What is a "hash"?

100

This show featured Lucy Ricardo, who always got herself into hilarious trouble with her husband Ricky.

 What is I Love Lucy?

200

This actor, famous for his role as "The Godfather," was also a key figure in On the Waterfront and A Streetcar Named Desire.

Who is Marlon Brando?

200

 This famous 1941 attack led the United States to enter World War II.

What is the attack on Pearl Harbor?

200

This "Queen of Soul" is known for songs like "Respect" and "A Natural Woman."

Who is Aretha Franklin?

200

This type of meat, often served at holiday dinners, is famous for its use in breakfast.

 What is ham?

200

This iconic Western TV show starred James Arness as Marshal Matt Dillon.

What is Gunsmoke?

300

This 1952 film starred Gene Kelly dancing in the rain, a classic number for movie musicals.

What is Singin' in the Rain?

300

In 1963, this civil rights leader delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C.

Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?

300

This British band, led by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, became an international sensation in the 1960s.

Who are The Beatles?

300

This sweet dessert, made from layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee, is traditionally topped with whipped cream or mascarpone.

What is tiramisu?

300

This 1950s game show was hosted by Bob Barker, who later became famous for hosting The Price Is Right.

What is Truth or Consequences?

400

This 1950 film, set in a courtroom, stars Gloria Swanson and is about an aging silent film star's tragic attempt at a comeback.

What is Sunset Boulevard?

400

This 1945 event marked the end of World War II when the United States dropped atomic bombs on two Japanese cities

What are the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

400

This pop star's "Thriller" album is the best-selling album of all time.

Who is Michael Jackson?

400

This beverage, invented in the 1940s, combines whiskey, honey, lemon, and hot water, popular for cold weather.

What is a Hot Toddy


400

This family sitcom, set in a New York apartment, followed the adventures of a widowed father and his three sons.

What is The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet?

500

This epic 1959 film, based on a historical novel, stars Charlton Heston as a Jewish prince turned gladiator.

What is Ben-Hur?

500

The fall of this Berlin structure in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War and the reunification of Germany

What is the Berlin Wall?

500

Known as the "First Lady of Song," this jazz singer is famous for her version of "Summertime" and "What a Wonderful World.

Who is Ella Fitzgerald?

500

This dish, a classic Southern comfort food, features fried chicken served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and biscuits.

What is fried chicken and gravy?

500

This groundbreaking drama series, which began in 1951, followed the lives of a police detective in New York City.

What is Dragnet?