1940'S
1950'S
1960'S Movies & TV
BRAIN TEASERS
1970'S Fashion
1980'S misc.
FINAL JEOPARDY
1950
100

This suave, smart-alecky rabbit became the most popular of Warner Brothers' cartoon characters, made his first official film appearance, in "A Wild Hare."

Who is Bugs Bunny?

100

THIS ACTOR PLAYED THE ROLE OF BARNEY FIFE ON THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW.

Who is Don Knots?

100

I am a game that involves great flexibility and could end up with participants becoming human pretzels. I was released by Milton Bradley in 1966 and created by Charles Foley and Neil Rabens.

What is Twister?

100

I jump when I walk and sit when I stand. What am I?

WHAT IS A KANGAROO?

100

Which iconic footwear style, characterized by their thick platform soles, gained popularity in the 1970s and became associated with disco fashion?

What are Platform shoes?

100

This Western actor from California was elected as the 40th President of the US.

Who is Ronald Reagan?

100

WHO WAS THE FAMOUS BOXER WHO HAD A RECORD OF 49-0-0 IN 1952. HE LATER DIED IN A PLANE CRASH. HE IS STILL REMEMBERED TODAY AS ONE OF THE BEST BOXERS OF THAT TIME.

WHO IS "ROCKY MARCIANO"?

200

The heavyweight boxing champion who would remain champion for another 9 years.

Who is Joe Louis?

200

THIS SMOKEY-VOICED SINGER SANG "TOO YOUNG" IN 1951?

WHO IS "NAT KING COLE"?

200

This situation comedy, starring Ray Walston and Bill Bixby, aired Sunday nights on CBS. One of the main characters was a bit "spaced" out, but that's what made it work.

WHAT IS "MY FAVORITE MARTIAN"

200

What has a thumb and four fingers but is not alive?


WHAT IS A GLOVE?
200

Which fashion accessory, often worn by hippies and bohemians in the 1970s, features colorful patterns created through a resist-dyeing technique?

What is Tie-Die?

200

he eruption of this volcano on May 18th was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States killing fifty-seven people.

What is Mount St. Helens?


300

With the resignation of Neville Chamberlain, whom becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

Who is Winston Churchill?

300

THIS COMPETITION WAS BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1954.

THIS COMPETITION WAS BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE BOARDWALK HALL IN ATLANTIC CITY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 1954.

300

 I am a 1967 movie directed by Stanley Kramer. I was a controversial film when I was made, as my story told of a young white girl and an African-American man who were madly in love and wished to marry. I was released six months after the death of one of my main stars.

What is Guess who's coming to Dinner?

300

What has a head, a tail, is brown, and has no legs?

WHAT IS A PENNY?

300

What type of pants, characterized by their flared bottoms, became a popular fashion trend in the 1970s?

What are Bell-Bottoms?

300

After signing a book for crazed fan Mark Chapman earlier in the evening, Chapman returned to gun down this Beetle outside his New York apartment.

Who is John Lennon?

400

In 1940 this elastic and transparent women's accessory first went on sale.

What are Nylon Stockings?

400

GIRLS WORE THERE HAIR SHORT LIKE A _________.

What is a Pixie?

400

Nose-twitching Samantha rode her broom into our living rooms in "Bewitched". I played the character of her TV mother Endora.

WHO IS AGNES MOOREHEAD?

400

What has a face and two hands but no arms or legs?


WHAT IS A CLOCK?

400

Which style of dress, characterized by its long, flowing silhouette, was popularized in the 1970s and often featured bold patterns and prints?

What is a Maxi dress?

400

The release of this game featured a yellow character eating dots while being chased by colored ghosts.

What is Pac-Man?

500

The President of the United States in 1940.

Who is Franklin D Roosevelt?

500

AMERICA'S FAVORITE DOG BREED IN THE 1950'S.

A. POODLE

B. DACHSHUND

C. BEAGLE

What is C. Beagle?

500

Peter O'Toole plays a British Army Lieutenant who defies orders to lead a guerilla war in the Middle East, in this movie that won the Best Picture Oscar for 1962.

WHAT IS "LAWRENCE OF ARABIA?"

500

What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?

WHAT IS THE FUTURE?

500

California entrepreneur Gary Dahl said this was the “perfect pet” which were sold for $3.95 each and everyone had one

What is a Pet Rock?

500

Founded by Ted Turner in Atlanta, Georgia, this was the first network to feature 24 hour television news coverage.

What is CNN?

600

The Adventures of _______ was a long-running radio serial that originally aired from 1940 to 1951 featuring this DC Comics character.

Who is Superman?

600

SIR EDMUND HILLARY WAS THE FIRST HUMAN TO ACCOMPLISH THIS TOUGH FEAT ON MAY 29TH, 1953.

WHAT IS "CLIMBING TO THE SUMMIT OF MOUNT EVEREST"?

600

Anne Bancroft won the 1962 Best Actress Oscar for playing Anne Sullivan, a former student, who is sent to tutor a young Helen Keller in this movie.

WHAT IS "THE MIRACLE WORKER?"

600

What has a neck but no head, two arms but no hands?

WHAT IS A SHIRT?

600

This sport and dance combined became a huge thing to do in the 1970s.

what is disco roller skating?

600

This teen singer reached the number one in 1987 with the song, "I Think We're Alone Now."

Who is Debbie Gibson?