Popular TV Shows
This television game show starring Bob Barker first aired in 1956 and is still running today.
The Price is Right
Invented in 1968, this potato-based chip was created by Proctor & Gamble. The extrusion process of manufacturing enables mass production, uniformity, and stackability.
Pringles
This aspiring rock 'n roll singer could only be seen from the waist up on the Ed Sullivan Show.
The "Star Spangled Banner" was the very last song of this three day musical event in Bethel, NY in 1969.
Woodstock
They were the first two astronauts to walk the moon in 1969.
Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
Grace Kelly married the prince of this country in 1956.
Monaco
Everyone that was who's who in the entertainment world was a guest on this longest running variety show, which ran from 1948-1971. The host could not sing or dance but sure knew who could!
The Ed Sullivan Show
Created in 1953, these are the most consumed, non-chocolate Easter candy. Originally taking 27 hours to make just 1, today these are mass-produced with 5.5 million made daily with yellow being the most popular color.
Peeps
This American pop and entertainment duo sold over 40 million records worldwide and had two top ten tv shows in the 70's. After their divorce, she became a highly successful solo singer and actress, and he a politician.
Sonny and Cher
Microsoft
James Dean was killed in a car crash in 1955 in this state.
California
President Richard Nixon used this iconic phrase during the Watergate scandal.
"I am not a crook!"
This television comedy was about the lives of Ralph Kramden, a NY bus driver and his wife Alice, who were downstairs neighbors to Ed and Trixie Norton.
The Honeymooners
As microwave ovens became more popular in the 70's, this snack also increased in popularity and is the #1 brand today. It is named after its founder, who was known for his signature bowtie and glasses.
Orville Reddenbacher Gourmet Popcorn
Tony and Maria were the lead characters in this Broadway musical that premiered in 1957. It is known to be a musical adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet" set in the 50's.
"West Side Story"
Born in 1978, Louise Brown was the first successful one of these.
Test Tube Baby
Known for its unique designs and innovative features, this was the most well-known automobile brand in 1957.
Studebaker
This is the age of Elizabeth II when she became Queen of England in 1952.
25
The Shady Rest Hotel, set in a small rural community called Hooterville, is the set for this tv show. It featured a widower named Bea, her 3 daughters, and Uncle Joe who try to save the town from having its steam railroad branch closed.
Petticoat Junction
This popular fast food breakfast sandwich was created in 1971 and was originally served with a side of jam or honey. Within a few years, this single item made up 18% of total sales for this fast food chain.
McDonald's Egg McMuffin
Bill Haley and The Comets recorded this famous hit in 1955. It later became the theme song to a popular sitcom in the 70's.
"Rock Around the Clock"
The construction of this in 1961 marked a turning point in the Cold War. It was an ideological division between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies.
Berlin Wall
This lighting feature, popularized in the 1960's, consists of paraffin wax globs floating in colored liquid.
This president was in the White House when Iranian students took 52 members of the US Embassy hostage in Tehran.
Jimmy Carter
This western tv show starred William Boyd, known as "Hoppy", who was always dressed in black and rode a white horse.
Hopalong Cassidy
"Tidiness" was the reason this canned pasta was created 60 years ago. Its original slogan was "The best invention since the napkin!". Over 150 million cans are sold each year.
SpaghettiOs
This 1975 song by ABBA became both a worldwide smash hit and musical.
"Mamma Mia!"
This space opera was created in 1977 by George Lucas and is one of the highest-grossing film franchises of all time.
"Star Wars"
Two people playing "backseat bingo" are doing this.
Making Out
He became dictator of Cuba in 1959 by overthrowing Fulgencio Batista.
Vince Edwards' opening line on this tv show was "Man, woman, birth, death, infinity....". It was the story of a handsome neurosurgeon at County General Hospital.
Ben Casey
High beef prices in the 70's resulted in General Mills creating this boxed mix to make dinners more convenient and affordable. The brand's mascot is a white glove with a face on it.
Hamburger Helper
This lead singer of the band Queen is known for his unique voice and showmanship. He propelled them to international success and they are considered one of the greatest rock bands in history.
Freddie Mercury
This is the name of the series of political protests against segregation, where African Americans and whites rode buses together through the South in the early 60's.
Freedom Rides
Dubbed "the crime of the century", the Brinks Bank Robbery took place in this city.
Boston
Dwight Eisenhower
BONUS QUESTION:
What was the name of the Hamburger Helper mascot?
Lefty