Simple 50's Trivia Game

I made up a simple trivia game based on the 50's to be played by my parents to help pass the time while on our car trip to Manchester, NH. I keep such games rather simple because Mom and Dad sometimes have difficulties with things that are too specific, complicated, or hard to remember. I do throw a few tougher things in for a little bit of a challenge, but I don't want them frustrated and feeling bad about themselves so I try to keep it easy and fun. Here is some of the trivia game. See how well you can do.

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct name.

a. ________ and the Juniors
b. ____ ____ and the Miracles
c. ____ ____ and the Imperials
d. ________ and the Vandellas
e. ________ and the Belmonts
f. ____ ____ and the Comets
g. ________ and the Crickets

2. Name each 50's-themed TV show.

a. Ward, Lumpy, Eddie, Wally
b. Carmine, Lenny, Squiggy
c. Richie, Joanie, Potsie
d. Ricky and David Nelson

3. Name each TV show that aired in the 50's.

a. Hey there, hi there, ho there, we're as happy as can be
b. Round 'em up, get 'em in
c. Hey, boys and girls, what time is it?
d. Someday, Alice, to the moon!

4. Name the 3 teenage heart throbs that are not from the 50's.

Fabian Elvis Presley Brad Pitt Troy Donahue Pat Boone
Ricky Nelson Rudolph Valentino James Dean Davy Jones

5. Fill in the correct animals to these 50's songs.

a. Rockin' _______
b. (You Ain't Nothin' But A) _________
c. How Much Is That ______ In the Window?
d. ________ Hop
e. (And They Call It) _______ Love

6. Fill in the blanks to complete the song titles.

a. _____ _____ I Was Takin' a Bath
b. _____ _____ Don't Talk Back

7. These were all popular during the 50's except which one?

Bobbie Socks Saddle Shoes Nehru Jackets Poodle Skirts

8. What musical play (and movie) takes place in the 50's and features the characters Danny and Sandy?

9. What singer got his thrill on Blueberry Hill?

10. Which 4 of these things is not associated with the 50's?

Malt Shops Roller Rinks Hula Hoops Love Beads Car Hops
Sock Hops Toga Parties Walkmans Letter Sweaters IPods


Answers Below


1. a. Danny b.Smokey Robinson c. Little Anthony d. Martha
e. Dion f. Bill Haley g. Buddy Holly

2. a. Leave It to Beaver b. Laverne and Shirley c. Happy Days
d. Ozzie and Harriet

3. a.Mickey Mouse Club b.Rawhide c.Howdy Doody d Honeymooners

4. Brad Pitt, Rudolph Valentino, Davy Jones

5. a. Robin b. Hound Dog c. Doggie d. Bunny e. Puppy

6. a. Splish Splash b. Yackety Yack

7. Nehru Jackets

8. Grease

9. Fats Domino

10. Love Beads, Toga Parties, Walkmans, IPods