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Quiz about Mostly Gone With the 1950s 1960s and 1970s US
Quiz about Mostly Gone With the 1950s 1960s and 1970s US

Mostly Gone With the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s (US) Quiz


The 1950s, 1960s and 1970s had their own iconic memories of commonplace activities, people, and era-specific media memories. Let's have some fun reminiscing, and answering these questions about a different era gone with the wind.

A multiple-choice quiz by missnlindsey. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
missnlindsey
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
383,269
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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1585
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Question 1 of 10
1. This era had its own form of a Rewards Program where the consumer collected something for redemption later. What were they? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This product featured illustrations of flawlessly beautiful, girl next-door type young women with beautiful hair. These likenesses usually appeared on the back cover of magazines geared toward women. What product line did these memorable illustrations promote? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Schoolchildren from this era will remember the fragrance that made test taking memorable and a bit pleasant. What scent was common in test-taking locations back then? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following men was NOT a network news anchorman in the 1950s, 60s or 70s? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the 1950s to 1970s which of the following slogans was NOT used by any of the United States Presidential candidates? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which innovation of entertainment presentation, started in 1933, saw a huge boom in popularity in the 1950s, but has been declining ever since? It was over the years a haven for families with youngsters and later as a lovers' lane. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In the 1950s which city was the home to the largest number of US professional sports championships? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In the 1960s which of these ladies was NOT considered a fashion icon or sex symbol during this decade, but became one in the 1970's? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which of the following commercial marketing slogans was popular as a catch phrase, but would never be legally used in advertising its original product after January 2, 1971? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. This was the most influential TV variety show during this era, with a 23 year run from 1948 to 1971. What was the name of this show? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This era had its own form of a Rewards Program where the consumer collected something for redemption later. What were they?

Answer: Trading Stamps

Most of us baby boomers remember saving books of S&H green stamps, Top Value stamps, Plaid stamps, Gold Bond stamps, Eagle stamps, and Blue Star stamps. We would pour over the redemption catalogs to see how many books of stamps were needed to acquire our favorite reward.

The stamps were given out initially in department stores, and later spreading to grocers and service stations. They were eventually phased out in the 1970s.
2. This product featured illustrations of flawlessly beautiful, girl next-door type young women with beautiful hair. These likenesses usually appeared on the back cover of magazines geared toward women. What product line did these memorable illustrations promote?

Answer: Breck Shampoo

These Breck Girl illustrations were mainly the work of one man, Ralph Williams, from 1957 to 1976.
3. Schoolchildren from this era will remember the fragrance that made test taking memorable and a bit pleasant. What scent was common in test-taking locations back then?

Answer: Ditto Machine Solvent

Ditto machines, also known as spirit duplicators, because they used a solvent instead of ink, were introduced in the 1920s. The solvent would dissolve some of the wax pigment (usually purple) from a stencil wrapped around a drum, and deposit it on sheets of paper. The solvent had a unique and appealing smell.
4. Which of the following men was NOT a network news anchorman in the 1950s, 60s or 70s?

Answer: Everett Dirksen

Everett Dirkson was a Republican Senator from Illinois from 1951 to his death in 1969. Cronkite anchored the CBS Evening News from 1962 to 1980. The Huntley and Brinkley Report aired on NBC from 1956 to 1970.
5. In the 1950s to 1970s which of the following slogans was NOT used by any of the United States Presidential candidates?

Answer: Give'em Hell, Harry

"I like Ike" was used in 1952 to elect Eisenhower. "Some People Talk Change, Others Cause It" was Hubert Humphrey's catch phrase in the 1968 election against Nixon. LBJ's response to an ad by Barry Goldwater in 1964 stated, "In Your Guts, You Know He's Nuts".
"Give'em Hell, Harry" was Truman's slogan when running against Dewey but it was used in 1948, outside the parameters of this quiz.
6. Which innovation of entertainment presentation, started in 1933, saw a huge boom in popularity in the 1950s, but has been declining ever since? It was over the years a haven for families with youngsters and later as a lovers' lane.

Answer: Drive-in Movie Theaters

The first drive-in theater was opened by Richard Hollingshead in the summer of 1933. Early theaters were called Park-ins but the appellation changed to Drive-in later. Continued innovations that lured young families to the drive-in were in car heaters, better sound systems, concessions, and playgrounds.
7. In the 1950s which city was the home to the largest number of US professional sports championships?

Answer: New York

During the 1950s Major League Baseball Champions were the Yankees for six seasons, and one season each for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and the New York Giants, for a total of 8 world series championships for New York in that decade. Detroit was next, featuring 3 NFL Championships and and a couple of Stanley Cups in hockey for the Red Wings.
8. In the 1960s which of these ladies was NOT considered a fashion icon or sex symbol during this decade, but became one in the 1970's?

Answer: Diana Ross

Although the singing group the Supremes were in existence from 1959 to 1977, Diana Ross did not become a single artist of note until 1970, when she split from the group and became an actress, femme fatale, and solo artist.
9. Which of the following commercial marketing slogans was popular as a catch phrase, but would never be legally used in advertising its original product after January 2, 1971?

Answer: I'd Rather Fight than Switch

"I'd rather fight than switch" was an ad for Tareyton cigarettes started in the mid 1960s. That ad and all other cigarette ads were banned by law starting 01/02/1971. "Timex watches keep ticking", and "Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is" advertised Alka Seltzer.
10. This was the most influential TV variety show during this era, with a 23 year run from 1948 to 1971. What was the name of this show?

Answer: The Ed Sullivan Show

Ed Sullivan was a entertainment news reporter who transitioned to variety show host despite little on air personality and his frequent bloopers.
Red Skelton was one of the most endearing variety hosts.
"Laugh-In" introduced a number of performers who would become comedy legends, such as Goldie Hawn and Lilly Tomlin.
"The Smothers Brothers" show was short-lived in an era that frowned upon political dissent and satire.
Source: Author missnlindsey

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