Radio
This type of portable radio grew popular during the 1960s.
What is a transistor? Before transistor radios were introduced, radios were large, bulky home furnishings that housed breakable vacuum tubes. The first commercial transistor radio was introduced in 1954, and the reduced size made radios portable.
He said, “I have a dream.”
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.? He delivered the line in his “I Have a Dream” speech in Washington, D.C., at the March on Washington
This famous highway is also known as the Will Rogers Highway and the Mother Road, and its route from Chicago to Los Angeles was promoted as the “Best Way West.”
What is Route 66? After Will Rogers’ death, the US Highway 66 Association designated Highway 66 the Will Rogers Highway after the entire road had been paved.
One of this artist’s unforgettable hits, featured in Blue Hawaii, begins, “Wise men say only fools rush in.”
Who is Elvis Presley? The tune is “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”
An item delivered by the post office and a man
What is mail/male?
Bad reception produces this crackling sound.
What is static? Unless there is something wrong with the radio, external factors such as electromagnetic interference and atmospheric conditions are the most likely culprits.
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.”
Who is President John F. Kennedy? It was the most memorable line of his inaugural address on January 20, 1961.
Switzerland is a neutral country located in this region of Europe.
What is Alpine? The tiny country has 7,000 lakes, one of the highest quality-of-life rankings, and a very expensive cost of living.
This 1964 tune, titled “Fly Me to [this place],” was released by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
What is the moon? In 1954, Felicia Sanders performed it in cabarets under the title “In Other Words.”
To be wrong or make a mistake, and one who inherits
What is err/heir?
This free message is offered in the service of the public interest.
What is a public service announcement (PSA)? PSAs originated during World War II, and one of radio’s best-remembered PSAs was the “Loose Lips Sink Ships” campaign.
This president said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
Who is President Franklin D. Roosevelt? The quote is extracted from his inaugural address. The full quote is, “So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance.”
This is the largest city in North America, and it’s found outside of the United States.
What is Mexico City? Its urban area population is 25.6 million people, while New York City’s urban area population is 22.6 million.
This 1960 Paul Anka hit is about adolescent infatuation.
What is “Puppy Love”? “Puppy Love” begins, “And they call it puppy love; Oh, I guess they’ll never know.”
A wedding ring, a musical group, and something that is prohibited
What is band/banned?
This comedic duo of stage, radio, and TV is famous for their “Who’s on First” routine.
Who are Abbott and Costello? Abbott came from a circus family, and Costello was a stuntman in Hollywood before they met.
The movie Casablanca ends when this character says, “Here’s looking at you, kid.”
Who is Rick? The movie quote is his goodbye to Ilsa as she and Victor are about to board their flight to Lisbon.
All but two states observe daylight saving time: Arizona and this one.
What is Hawaii? Its time zone has many names, but the most descriptive is Hawaii Standard Time. It runs five hours behind Eastern Standard Time and six hours behind Eastern Daylight Time.
Roy Orbison’s breakthrough came in 1960 with his hit about “only” these people.
What is “Only the Lonely”? “Only the Lonely” was Orbison’s first No. 1 hit.
A type of business investment and the building in Washington, D.C., that houses the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate
What is capital/Capitol? Machinery, buildings, and other long-term physical assets made by a business are capital investments.
The first commercial radio station operated in this state.
What is Pennsylvania? KDKA’s first day of operation in Pittsburgh was November 2, 1920.
“I don’t want to belong to any club that would accept me as a member.”
Who is Groucho Marx? Marx penned the infamous line in his resignation letter to the Friars’ Club of Beverly Hills. Many versions of the quote exist; all are equally funny
This continent resides in all four hemispheres.
What is Africa? It’s the second-largest continent in the world.
Dean Martin originally performed the 1954 tune that begins, “When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me...”
What is “Sway”? The song has been featured in countless films since its release, including 2007’s No Reservations, and popular band Pink Martini performs it at most of their concerts.
Something without embellishment and a form of rapid transit
What is plain/plane? Sometimes plain is better, such as plain language.