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Slang: "Ankle-biter"
a snake
a child
a puppy
a mosquito
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His musical style was a great influence on Elvis.
Berry Gordy
Sam Cooke
Chuck Berry
Little Richard
3
One of the most popular tv shows, ever, it aired in 1951.
Leave it to Beaver
I love Lucy
The Flintstones
All in the Family
4
Ray Kroc opens the 1st of his "burger joints", in 1955.
McDonalds
Wendy's
5 Guys
Burger King
5
Slang: "Nest".
<p>A hair-do.</p>
Knotted fishing line.
What birds make in your hair, if you don't comb it.
<p>Where birds live.</p>
6
1953: Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr steam up the beach, in this film.
From Here to Eternity
Cinderella
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan
7
Mr. Cub; the 1st African American to play for the Cubs; his 512 home runs is 21st all time.
Billy Williams
Ernie Banks
Fergie Jenkins
Sammy Sosa
8
This person made what many call the best catch ever, in the 1954 World Series.
Jackie Robinson
Hank Aaron
<p>Ernie Banks</p>
<p>Willie Mays</p>
9
This 1956 tv event created "The King".
The 1st episode of MASH.
Evlis performs on the Ed Sullivvan Show.
Marilyn Monroe appears on The Tonight Show.
Little Richard plays on American Bandstand.
10
This comic strip debuted in 1950...Good Grief!
Scooby Doo
<p>The Archies</p>
Dennis the Menace
The Peanuts
11
The Beatles, Elvis, The Temptations were all guests on this variety show.
The Tonight Show
The Late Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
SNL
12
Who is this singer? Rumored to be portrayed in "The Godfather".
Tony Bennett
Dean Martin
Frank Sinatra
Jerry Lewis
13
Considered one of the main figures of Rock 'n Roll, he died in a plane crash in 1959.
Dean Martin
Elvis
Buddy Holly
Chubby Checker
14
This was invented in 1951.
hd tv
color tv
black and white tv
cable tv
15
This actress made her screen debut in 1950, in "All about Eve".
Lana Turner
Jane Mansfield
Jene Harlow
Marilyn Monroe
16
In 1954, the 1st scientific study linked this to cancer.
stress
hotdogs
cigarrette smoking
smog
17
1950: Kirby's Pig Stand is the 1st of these popular eateries.
Drive-In
Diner.
Pancake House
Waffle House
18
1959: Not to be outdone, this pizza chain offers delivery service; less than 30 minutes or free
Little Caesars
Pizza Hut
Dominos
Papa John's
19
1952: By wearing special eyeglasses, movie goers are able to experience this.
3-D Movies
Big Screen Movies
Wide Screen Movies
Horror Movies
20
Vanna...I'd like to buy a "z". 1950s are filled with scandals involving this.
Quiz/Game Shows
Soap Operas
Morning News Programs
Movies
21
His record label, Motown Records, is home to The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, and Stevie Wonder.
Levi Stubbs
Berry Gordy
Barry White
Diana Ross
22
Dr. Seuss makes his 1st appearance, in this book, in 1957.
Fox in Socks
The Cat in the Hat
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish
Green Eggs and Ham
23
Even though this dessert originated in the 19th cent., good ovens make this a 50's treat.
Alaskan King Crab
Fried Ice Cream
Baked Alaska
Baked Beans
24
Running back for the Cleveland Browns; is the NFL's 3rd leading rusher.
Barry Sanders
Emmitt Smith
Walter Payton
Jim Brown
25
Debuting with the Milwaukee Braves, in 1954, he ranks 2nd, ahead of Babe Ruth, for home runs.
Mickey Mantle
Willie Mays
Joe Dimaggio
Hank Aaron
26
1958: This opens as the 1st pizza "chain" restaurant.
Pizza Hut
Little Caesars
Papa Johns
<div>Dominos</div>
27
Slang: "No sweat".
I'm not hot.
No problem.
I'm not working hard enough to perspire.
I'm dehydrated. I can't sweat.
28
This was the site of the 1st live coverage of an Olympic Games.
London
Los Angeles
Melbourne
Moscow
29
1956: The original zombie movie debuts...no we're not talking about kids sleeping in class.
ET
This is Spinal Tap.
Dead Zone.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
30
She refuses to give-up her seat on a bus, to a White male, spurring the Civil Rights movement.
Coretta Scott King
Mary Bethune Cookman
Rosa Parks
Ella Fitzgerald
31
The majority of the 76 million people born in this group, were born during the 50s.
Rat Pack
Generation X
Brat Pack
Baby Boomers
32
Even though this comic strip debuts in the 40s, the 50's tv crowd make it a huge hit.
Coyote and Roadrunner
Buggs Bunny and Daffy Duck
Tom and Jerry
Abbott and Costello
33
Slang: "Get bent".
Go home.
Go fetch
Go stretch
Go away.
34
He is credited with the term "Rock 'n Roll", while working as a dj, at WJW, in Cleveland.
Allan Freed
Tommy Edwards
Larry Lujack
Dick Clark
35
The "Good Ship Lollipop" had set sail, for probably the most popular child actress.
Shirley Temple
Katherine Hepburn
Judy Garland
Audrey Hepburn
36
Along with being a popular actor, his "wonderful life" included being a WWII pilot.
Jimmy Stewart
Cary Grant
Jimmy Cagney
<p>Clark Gable</p>
37
Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, he became known as "The King of Rock 'n Roll".
<p>Elvis Presley</p>
Tony Bennett
Frank Sinatra
Dean Martin
38
Slang: "Floor it".
Accelerate.
Get up, from the floor.
Clean-up the floor.
Fall down.
39
1950: Magic slipper falls off, just before midnight, and we're not talking about the tourney.
Lady and the Tramp
Sleeping Beauty
Alice in Wonderland
Cinderella
40
"The Mik" dominated baseball in the 50s; he ranks 16th, all time, in home runs.
Roger Maris
Willie Mays
Mickey Mantle
Joe Dimaggio
41
1957: His hit "La Bamba" debuts. Unfortunately, he dies in the same place crash as Buddy Holly.
Big Bopper
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Ritchie Valens
Buddy Holly
42
He invented the 1st solid body, electric guitar.
Little Richard
Leo Fender
George Gibson
Les Paul
43
This program had music stars from Elvis to Michael Jackson, perform live, weekly.
Hee Haw
Soul Train
American Bandstand
Casey Casem's Weekly Countdown
44
1952: The original version of this is distributed using REAL potatoes.
Mr. Potato Head
Space Ranger
<div>Slinky</div>
<div>Wheezy the Penguin</div>
45
Slang: "Peepers"
eyebrows
sunglasses
eyeglasses
eyes
46
Slang: "Made in the shade"
<p>you're future's so bright, you need shades</p>
<p>something that's cool</p>
<p>made indoors</p>
<p>a guaranteed success</p>
47
This man's style of music, with hits like Johnny B. Goode, defined rhythm and blues.
Little Richard
Chuck Berry
Sam Cooke
Fats Domino
48
Known as the "King of Soul", his music inspired Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, and Beyonce.
Stevie Wonder
Billy Preston
Sam Cooke
B.B. King
49
1959: Disney debuts this classic. No, it's not a feature of the person dozing next to you.
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan
<div>Sleeping Beauty</div>
Cinderella
50
Slang: "split".
Cut this.
Let's get out of here.
A dessert
Stretch
51
Slang: "Heat".
Tabasco Sauce
Hot Wings
The police.
Hight Temperature.
52
Speaking of 1953...Disney debuts the power of pixie dust, in this film.
Sleeping Beauty
Peter Pan
Cinderella
Alice in Wonderland
53
1952: Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds debut, playing in puddles.
Sound of Music
Alice in Wonderland
Singin' in the Rain
Junglebook
54
1959: She is 1st introduced. Surfer-dude "Ken" soon follows, to Buzz's dismay.
Barbie Doll
Peppermint Patty
Ken Doll
Lucy
55
Slang: "Kook" or "Kookie".
An old person
A crazy person
A pastry snack
A chocolate chip
56
His death, in a car accident, shocked Hollywood.
James Dean
Steve McQueen
Charleton Heston
Bruce Lee
57
1956: Associated Artists Productions buys the tv rights for this comic...That's all folks!
Disney Animation
Looney Tunes
Peanuts
Tom and Jerry
58
This opens to the public in 1955....M..I.C...See ya' real soon...K..E..Y...Why? Why not?
Disneyland
6 Flags
Disney World
Wisconsin Dells
59
Before dying in a plane crash, he was the undefeated heavy-weight champ.
Archie Moore
George Foreman
Rocky Marciano
Joe Louis
60
1955: Disney debuts this movie of 2 kids from other sides of the tracks getting hooked up.
Alice in Wonderland.
Sleeping Beauty.
The Lady and The Tramp.
The Parent Trap.
61
1951: Disney debuts the movie version of this popular book.
Snow White
Sleeping Beauty
Alice in Wonderland
Cinderella
62
Invented in 1956, this spurred the creation of Couch Potatoes.
tv remote control
lazy boy chair
dvr
cable tv
63
Even though this symbol gained popularity in the 60s and 70s, it was created in 1958.
Hang Loose
Hook 'Em Horns
Peace Symbol
We're Number 1
64
<div>Slang: "Cruisin' for a bruisin".</div>
Looking for trouble.
Driving recklessly.
Looking for junk cars.
Driving bumper cars.
65
1958: This program starts, to explore the moon; cool shades soon to follow.
NASA
CIA
NAACP
FBI
