We asked, you answered! Though we were sad to say good-bye to The Marvelous Wonderettes this weekend, we had a marvelous time on memory lane and were thrilled to have so many audience members take the trip with us. Here’s a final look at the 1950s with your answers to our 50s Favorites Survey:
Best Song
WINNER: Rock Around the Clock (36.3%)
Only You (22.5%)
Unchained Melody (18.1%)
In the Still of the Night (17.5%)
Teddy Bear (5.6%)
Worst Song
WINNER (or LOSER, in this case): Purple People Eater (42.8%)
Doggie in the Window (30.2%)
Sea Cruise (18.9%)
Sh-Boom (8.2%)
Favorite Musical Artist
WINNER: Elvis Presley (33.8%)
Bobby Darin (21.0%)
Buddy Holly (19.7%)
Doris Day (14.6%)
Chuck Berry (10.8%)
Celebrity Crush (Male)
WINNER: Ricky Nelson (38.2%)
Troy Donahue (27.8%)
Elvis Presley (21.5%)
Sam Cooke (6.3%)
Johnny Ray (6.3%)
Celebrity Crush (Female)
WINNER: Annette Funicello (35.7%)
Marilyn Monroe (28.0%)
Sandra Dee (19.6%)
Rita Hayworth (16.8%)