The Category is...75!

You Paid WHAT for That?

100

How much did a movie ticket cost in 1951?

 ~50¢

200

A 75th anniversary is denoted by THIS gemstone

What is a diamond?

300

The price of  a gallon of milk in 1951

(gallon): ~83¢

400

This was the price of a US postage stamp in 1951

• Stamp: 3¢

500

In 1951, this was the national average price for a house

$9k

When Hollywood Smoked Indoors

100

This war was ongoing in 1951 and was the backdrop for a popular 1970s series

Korean War

200

This famous TV show, a particular Ouimet family favorite,  debuted in 1951

I Love Lucy

300

This famous novel was published in 1951 by an author whose short stories Catherine prefers.

The Catcher in the Rye

400

This comedian's show launched in 1951; his particular brand of humor famously tickled Grandpa. 

Who is Victor Borge 

?

500

First appearing in print in 1951, these two words now describe the technology that can write essays, generate art, and confidently answer questions it might be making up.

Artificial Intelligence!

Catherine Facts

100

While a graduate student at Bowling Green State University, Catherine worked as assistant to this legendary writer-in-residence.

James Baldwin

200

If Catherine is going to partake in a festive tipple, what's her old-school order?

What is Wild Turkey and Soda (Maker's is only the last decade!)

300

While at FSU, Catherine created a class on this subject; despite it's morbid focus,  throngs of students were dying to register every semester

What is Death and Dying

400

Catherine earned her undergraduate degree from THIS version of Massachusetts university, now known as the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

 What is Southeastern Massachusetts University?

500

Published in 2015, this poetic work by Catherine McLaughlin has a title that sounds like it belongs over a traveling big top.

 What is Under a Circus Moon?