Classic TV Shows
What was the name of the family in "Leave It to Beaver"?
"The Cleavers"
This artist sang "Hound Dog" and "Heartbreak Hotel."
Elvis Presley
What type of skirt was popularized by Marilyn Monroe in the 1950s?
the circle skirt
What was the name of the first satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union in 1957?
Sputnik
This brand's mascot was a cheerful sailor named Mr. Clean.
Procter & Gamble
In which TV show did Lucille Ball famously work at a candy factory?
"I Love Lucy"
Which song by Chuck Berry famously mentions "motorvatin' over the hill"?
"Maybellene"
These shoes, named after a style of dance, became popular in the '50s.
loafers
Which U.S. president was in office during most of the 1950s?
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Which brand used the slogan "The pause that refreshes" in its advertising campaign?
Coca-Cola
What was the name of the sitcom featuring a Martian named Uncle Martin?
"My Favorite Martian"
"Rock Around the Clock" was a hit for this group.
Bill Haley & His Comets
Which accessory was often worn by women in their hair in the 1950s?
a scarf or headband
Which landmark Supreme Court case desegregated public schools in the United States?
What is Brown v. Board of Education
What was the name of the cereal that promised to make you "Snap! Crackle! Pop!"?
Rice Krispies
In "The Twilight Zone," what was the occupation of the character Rod Serling often portrayed?
a narrator or writer
What is the title of the theme song for "I Love Lucy"?
"Babalu"
Which iconic eyewear style was popularized by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean?
cat-eye glasses
Who was the leader of the civil rights movement and a prominent figure in the 1950s?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Which car brand famously boasted "See the USA in your Chevrolet"?
Chevrolet
Who was the host of "The Price is Right" in 1956?
Bill Cullen
Which crooner sang "That's Amore" and "Volare"?
Dean Martin?
This hairstyle, named after a French actress, was trendy in the 1950s.
poodle cut
In what year did the Korean War begin?
1950
This product advertised itself as "the soap that floats."
Ivory Soap