Classic TV Shows
Old Time Music
Everyday Life Back Then
Work and Jobs Back Then
Animals
100

This show starred Lucille Ball and Ricky Ricardo.

What is “I Love Lucy”?

100

Elvis Presley was known as this royal nickname.

What is “The King of Rock and Roll”?

100

Milk was often delivered to homes in these containers.

What are glass bottles

100

This job delivered mail door-to-door, often on foot.

What is a mail carrier (or mailman)

100

This flightless bird is native to Australia and is the largest living bird by height.

What is an emu

200

This western TV show featured the Cartwright family.

What is “Bonanza”?

200

This singer made the song  “My Way” famous.

Who is Frank Sinatra?

200

Before texting, people wrote these to communicate

What are letters

200

This worker fixed shoes and boots by hand

Who is a cobbler

200

Known as the “ship of the desert,” this animal can survive for weeks without water.

What is a camel

300

Andy Griffith played a sheriff in this small-town TV show.

What is “The Andy Griffith Show”?

300

“You Ain’t Nothin’ but a Hound Dog” was sung by this artist.

Who is Elvis Presley?

300

This kitchen appliance became popular in the 1950s for heating food quickly

What is a microwave

300

This railroad worker signaled trains using lanterns or flags.

Who is a brakeman

300

This marine mammal is famous for its intelligence and playful behavior, often seen leaping out of the water.

What is a Dolphin.

400

This show featured Gilligan and the Skipper stranded on an island.

What is “Gilligan’s Island”?

400

This group sang “Stop! In the Name of Love.”

Who are The Supremes

400

To call someone before dialing, you often had to speak to this person first.

Who is the telephone operator

400

This worker delivered blocks of ice to homes before refrigerators were common.

Who is the iceman

400

This big cat is native to Africa and is known for its distinctive black spots.

What is a Cheetah.

500

This long-running show featured the Clampett family striking oil.

What is “The Beverly Hillbillies”?

500

This singer was known as “Lady Day.”

Who is Billie Holiday

500

This item was used to listen to music before cassette tapes and CDs.

What is a record player (or phonograph)

500

This job involved sewing or altering clothing by hand or machine

Who is a seamstress (or tailor)

500

This insect can lift many times its own body weight and is known for working in large colonies.

What is an Ant.