The Groovy 1970s
Instructions: Disco balls, Star Wars, and bell bottoms — how much do you remember about the 1970s?
- 1.
Which 1977 science fiction film became the highest-grossing movie of all time upon its release?
AClose Encounters of the Third KindBStar WarsCSupermanDAlien - 2.
What dance style dominated the late 1970s, popularized by clubs like Studio 54?
ABreakdancingBPunkCDiscoDThe Hustle - 3.
Which political scandal forced President Richard Nixon to resign in 1974?
AIran-ContraBWatergateCTeapot DomeDPentagon Papers - 4.
What 1977 John Travolta film sparked a nationwide disco craze?
ASaturday Night FeverBStaying AliveCGreaseDUrban Cowboy - 5.
Which TV show featured a Korean War surgical hospital and ran from 1972 to 1983?
AGood TimesBThe Mary Tyler Moore ShowCM*A*S*HDAll in the Family - 6.
Which British rock band released the album 'The Dark Side of the Moon' in 1973?
AThe WhoBPink FloydCLed ZeppelinDDeep Purple - 7.
What was the name of the iconic 1970s TV show about a blended family featuring the kids singing together?
AThe Partridge FamilyBFamily AffairCThe Brady BunchDEight Is Enough - 8.
Which boxing match in 1975 between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier was called 'The Thrilla in Manila'?
ATheir fourth fightBTheir second fightCTheir first fightDTheir third fight - 9.
What handheld electronic game, featuring blipping lights and sounds, was a huge hit in 1978?
AMerlinBSimonCSpeak & SpellDPong - 10.
Which 1972 film, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is widely considered one of the greatest movies ever made?
AThe GodfatherBThe French ConnectionCApocalypse NowDChinatown - 11.
Which TV variety show, debuting in 1975, launched the careers of comedians like Chevy Chase, John Belushi, and Gilda Radner?
AThe Carol Burnett ShowBLaugh-InCThe Sonny & Cher ShowDSaturday Night Live - 12.
What 1970s fashion trend featured very wide trouser legs that flared out from the knee?
AHot pantsBPalazzo pantsCBell-bottomsDCulottes - 13.
Which 1975 Steven Spielberg film about a great white shark made people afraid to go swimming?
AThe DeepBJawsCThe Poseidon AdventureDOrca - 14.
In 1976, who won the U.S. presidential election as a relatively unknown former governor of Georgia?
AGerald FordBJimmy CarterCGeorge H.W. BushDRonald Reagan - 15.
Which Bee Gees hit from the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack features the famous falsetto line 'Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive'?
AStayin' AliveBMore Than a WomanCNight FeverDHow Deep Is Your Love
Answer Key
George Lucas's Star Wars (later subtitled 'A New Hope') changed Hollywood forever and launched one of the most successful franchises in entertainment history.
Disco became a worldwide phenomenon, with artists like the Bee Gees, Donna Summer, and Gloria Gaynor ruling the charts and dance floors.
The Watergate scandal began with a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters and led to Nixon becoming the only U.S. President to resign from office.
Saturday Night Fever and its Bee Gees soundtrack became cultural touchstones. The soundtrack album sold over 40 million copies worldwide.
M*A*S*H's final episode in 1983 drew 105.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched broadcast in American television history for decades.
Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon remained on the Billboard 200 chart for an astonishing 937 weeks and has sold over 45 million copies worldwide.
The Brady Bunch aired from 1969 to 1974 and featured the blended Brady family. Though its ratings were modest, it became hugely popular in reruns.
The Thrilla in Manila was the third and final fight between Ali and Frazier, held in the Philippines. Ali won when Frazier's corner stopped the fight after 14 brutal rounds.
Simon, made by Milton Bradley, challenged players to repeat increasingly long sequences of colored lights and sounds. It became one of the decade's most popular electronic toys.
The Godfather, starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino, won three Academy Awards including Best Picture and spawned an equally acclaimed sequel in 1974.
Saturday Night Live premiered on October 11, 1975, with George Carlin as host. The original 'Not Ready for Prime Time Players' revolutionized comedy on television.
Bell-bottoms became a defining fashion statement of the 1970s, worn by everyone from hippies to disco dancers. Some flares were as wide as 26 inches at the hem.
Jaws became the first true summer blockbuster, earning over $470 million worldwide. Spielberg's decision to rarely show the shark made it even more terrifying.
Jimmy Carter won the 1976 election, promising to restore trust in government after Watergate. His outsider status and folksy charm appealed to post-scandal voters.
Stayin' Alive spent four weeks at number one in 1978. Fun fact: its beat of about 104 BPM is the recommended tempo for performing CPR chest compressions.