That 70's Trivia
This Volkswagen auto became the world’s best-selling car in 1972
What is Beetle (or Bug)?
The Ford Model T held the record for more than 40 years until the Beetle surpassed it.
This evening TV soap opera set on a ranch in Texas dominated the first half of the decade
What is Dallas?
“Who shot J.R.?” was heard everywhere during those years
Seinfeld is set in this city.
What is New York City?
Much of the action takes place in Jerry’s apartment on the Upper West Side.
He was a most visible pope and rode around in his Popemobile.
Who is Pope John Paul II?
Prior to Pope John Paul, popes were rarely visible in public. The pope was supportive of solidarity in ending Communism in Poland, his homeland.
“Heeeere’s Johnny.”
What is The Tonight Show (Starring Johnny Carson)?
That’s how Ed McMahon, Johnny’s sidekick, introduces Carson
In 1979, this leader of the Missionaries of Charity received the Nobel Prize for her work in Calcutta, India.
Who is Mother Teresa?
Pope Francis made her a saint in 2016.
This hour-long, Sunday-night news magazine on CBS was in the top 10 most popular TV shows for the entire decade.
What is 60 Minutes?
On the air since 1968, the show is still running today. It has had many great hosts over the years, including Andy Rooney, Mike Wallace, Steve Kroft, Lesley Stahl, and Morley Safer
The name people use to refer to Jerry’s neighbor.
Who is Kramer?
Kramer is the character’s last name. He is played by actor Michael Richards
She was the People’s Princess.
Who is Princess Diana?
She was the first accessible member of the British royal family. That’s how she received the moniker “the People’s Princess.” She touched the world and used her position to further the goals of her favorite causes
“What’choo talkin’ ’bout, Willis?
What is Diff ’rent Strokes?
It is Arnold Jackson’s (Gary Coleman) signature line.
This band performs the 1978 hit “Y.M.C.A.”
What is the Village People?
Other hits include “Macho Man” and “In the Navy.”
In 1982, this popular Japanese automaker began making cars in its Ohio factory
What is Honda?
The company still produces the Accord in Ohio
Jerry’s neurotic friend who sometimes lives with his parents, Elaine and Frank
Who is George (Costanza)?
George’s storyline revolves around family issues, looking for a job, failed romances, and unfortunate (but humorous) situations
From his first No. 1 hit, “Heartbreak Hotel,” he changed the course of musical history by introducing rock ’n’ roll
Who is Elvis Presley?
He continued making hit after hit and acting until his untimely death in 1977
“Just one more thing...” is always a feigned afterthought as the detective was walking out the door on this crime drama
What is Columbo?
The show is named for the detective. The interesting thing about the show is it reverses the usual crime-drama plot. The audience knows from the beginning who committed the crime, and the rest of the show focuses on how Columbo determines how the perp committed the crime
This American swimmer won a record-setting seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
Who is Mark Spitz?
He set records earning a gold medal in each event he participated in, and he held the record for the most gold medals until 2008. In 2008, Michael Phelps won eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics.
This “V” fabric gave velvet a run for its money
What is velour?
Do you remember how velour pants sagged at the knees?
This is Kramer’s first name.
What is Cosmo?
No one knew Kramer’s first name for many seasons.
As the first American woman astronaut, she opened the door to space for women.
Who is Sally Ride? She became an astronaut after answering an ad in her school newspaper.
“Who loves ya, baby?"
What is Kojak?
Telly Savalas plays Lt. Kojak, and his brother, George Savalas, plays Detective Stavros
This supersonic aircraft was designed and built during a collaboration between the United Kingdom and France.
What is Concorde?
It flew at Mach 2 (1,500 miles per hour), and its cruise altitude was 60,000 feet. Its record-breaking trip from New York to London was two hours, 52 minutes, and 59 seconds
This is the moniker for President Ronald Reagan’s economic policy.
What is Reaganomics?
The plan was to reduce taxes and government spending, lessen regulations, and slow the growth of the money supply.
Jerry Seinfeld did some of the writing for the show with this co-creator, the star of Curb Your Enthusiasm
Who is Larry David?
He has several cameos on Seinfeld
After working for the Office of Strategic Services, she took up cooking and was one of the first celebrity chefs on TV.
Who is Julia Child?
She opened the door for chefs all over the world to host their own shows.
“Da plane, da plane.”
What is Fantasy Island?
Tattoo alerts Mr. Roarke to the approaching airplane at the beginning of each show.