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100

In 1953 these frozen meals were introduced promoting quick and easy suppers

TV dinners



100

Which television game show first aired in 1956 and is still running today?

The Price is Right


100

Which member of the royal family became head of state in Great Britain in 1953?  

Queen Elizabeth II

100

At first, TV would only show him above the waist.


Who is Elvis Presley?

100

You can't write (or walk very well) with this type of skirt

Pencil skirt


200

Shoes with 4 wheels

Roller Skates


200

A loveable red head

What is "I Love Lucy"?

200

What is the name of the woman who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama in 1955?  

Rosa Parks



200

Known for hits including "Walking after midnight" and "Crazy"

Patsy Cline

200

Not exploding children, but born after WW2.

Baby Boomers

300

What piece of women's clothing, named after a dog, became popular in the 1950s?

Poodle Skirt


300

What famous cowboy of the 1950s was really named Leonard Slye?

Roy Rogers


300

Who overthrew the president of Cuba in 1959 and became the dictator?

Fidel Castro

300

Doris Day went on this kind of journey...


Sentimental Journey

300

What famous baseball player married Marilyn Monroe in 1954?

Joe Dimaggio



400

Where you might go on a date and stay in the car to watch a film

A "drive-in" movie

400

This kid didn't gnaw down trees


"Leave it to Beaver"

400

The war between the North and South (1950 - 1953)

The Korean War

400

Who sang the 1957 song "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On"?

a) Conway Twitty  b) Jerry Lee Lewis  c) Eddie Cochran

b) Jerry Lee Lewis


400

Eating what type of live fish became popular in the 1950s?

Sushi

500

What was the name of the circular plastic 1950s toy that was placed around the waist and operated by moving the hips?

Hula Hoop


500

Me Tonto. You _______.

"Lone Ranger"


500

Jonas Salk developed this important vaccine in 1952

He developed the first polio vaccine


500

Complete the lyric which is also the song's title."After breakfast everyday, she throws a warning glance my way and never fails to say____________.

a) I love you  b) Good morning  c) Get a job

c) Get a job!


500

When was the first color tv available to the public?

a) 1950  b) 1954  c) 1960

1954 (though most home did not have them until the late 60's)