Music and Disco
This singer released the 1972 hit "You're So Vain", sparking years of speculation about whom the song was written about.
Who is Carly Simon?
This 1970's sitcom featured a widowed father raising three daughters with the help of his housekeeper, Mrs.Livingston.
What is The Courtship of Eddie's Father?
This actress starred in the 1974 film The Sugarland Express and later appeared in the comedy Foul Play.
Who is Goldie Hawn?
This home entertainment format, introduced by Sony in 1975, allowed families to record television programs and watch them later.
What is Betamax?
In 1971, this constitutional amendment lowered the voting age in the United States from 21 to 18.
What is the 26th Amendment?
This Philadelphia-based group had a 1974 hit with "Love Train," encouraging people around the world to come together.
Who are the O'Jays?
This detective series featured a rumpled investigator known for his trench coat and the phrase "Just One More Thing".
What is Columbo?
This comedian became famous for his character Geraldine Jones and the catchphrase "The devil made me do it"!
Who is Flip Wilson?
This 1970's toy consisted of two hard balls attached to strings that made a loud noise when struck together.
What are Clackers?
In 1973, this famous horse became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.
Who is Secretariat?
Before becoming a solo superstar, this singer was the lead vocalist of the Commodores.
Who is Lionel Richie?
This popular 1970's sitcom followed the employees of a struggling radio station in Cincinnati.
What is WKRP in Cincinnati?
This tennis champion defeated Bobby Riggs in the highly publicized 1973 "Battle of the Sexes".
Who is Billie Jean King?
This company introduced the first commercially successful handheld electronic calculator in 1972, known as the Datamath.
What is Texas Instruments?
In 1976, Americans celebrated this milestone anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
What is the Bicentennial (200th anniversary)?
This 1976 hit by Wild Cherry was inspired by an audience member asking the band to play funk music.
What is "Play That Funky Music"?
This 1977 miniseries, based on a novel by Alex Haley, became a major television event and explored generations of an African-American family.
What is Roots?
This actor played the title character in the 1971 film Shaft, becoming a major figure in the 1970's cinema.
Who is Richard Roundtree?
This 1970's kitchen color, named after a green fruit, was commonly seen on refrigerators, stoves, and other appliances.
What is Avocado Green?
In 1975, this American spacecraft connected with a Soviet spacecraft in a historic mission symbolizing cooperation during the Cold War.
What is Apollo? (Apollo-Soyuz Test Project)
This legendary nightclub opened in New York City in 1977 and became famous for its celebrity guests and exclusive entrance.
What is Studio 54?
This 1976 film starring Robert DeNiro featured the famous line "You talkin' to me?"
What is Taxi Driver?
This fashion designer became famous in the 1970's for glamorous, minimalist clothing and was closely associated with Studio 54.
Who is Halston?
During the 1970's, Americans facing gasoline shortages sometimes had to purchase fuel on designated days determined by this feature on their vehicle.
What is the last digit of their license plate number?
In 1978, this historic agreement between Egypt and Israel was negotiated with the help of President Jimmy Carter.
What are the Camp David Accords?