More on 1955

Last Tuesday I posted The Year 1955. It was a look back at how things were then. I thought I'd do some trivia about 1955 this week. How many of you remember any of these people, shows or number one hits from 1955? I know some of you will remember them all.

1955 Hotties and Fashion Icons:

• Marilyn Monroe 
• Ava Gardner
• Dorothy Dandridge
• Brigitte Bardot
• Sophia Loren
• Doris Day
• Kim Novak
• Lana Turner 

1955 Most Popular TV shows:

1. The $64,000 Question (CBS)
2. I Love Lucy (CBS)
3. The Ed Sullivan Show (CBS)
4. Disneyland (ABC)
5. The Jack Benny Show (CBS)
6. December Bride (CBS)
7. You Bet Your Life (NBC)
8. Dragnet (NBC)
9. The Millionaire (CBS)
10. I've Got A Secret (CBS)
    

The Number One Hits Of 1955:

• The Chordettes - Mr. Sandman
• Joan Weber - Let Me Go, Lover!
• The Fontane Sisters - Hearts Of Stone
• The McGuire Sisters - Sincerely
• Bill Hayes - The Ballad Of Davy Crockett
• Pérez Prado - Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
• Bill Haley & His Comets - (We're Gonna) Rock Around The Clock
• Mitch Miller - The Yellow Rose of Texas
• The Four Aces - Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
• Roger Williams - Autumn Leaves
• Tennessee Ernie - Sixteen Tons

Hat tip: Pop Culture

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