The Stars of 1955

Marian Anderson becomes the first African American to perform at the Metropolitan Opera House.



Jim Henson creates Kermit the Frog.
Lawrence Welk begins a weekly T.V. show with a completely musical format.
Billboard's #1 hit is Rock Around the Clock by Bill Haley and the Comets. The most popular T.V. show is The $64,000 Question.

Marty wins the Oscar for "Best Picture."

Return to 1955