Those 70s People
He plays the Fonz on Happy Days.
Who is Henry Winkler? The character is similar to the Eddie Haskell character on Leave It to Beaver. Both are mild troublemakers who can schmooze their friends’ parents
Elton John’s 1974 hit “Bennie and the [missing word]” is about a fictional band.
What is Jets? It is one of several hits on the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
“I can’t believe I ate the whole thing” and “Pop, pop, fizz, fizz, oh, what a relief it is” advertised this tummy soother.
What is Alka Seltzer? This classic commercial was inducted into the Clio Awards Hall of Fame. Alka Seltzer has produced many clever commercials, including the one with prisoners starting a riot and calling for Alka Seltzer after a meal.
On the way to Wally World in this National Lampoon film, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) goes into a long rant saying, “We’re ten hours from the [expletive] fun park and you want to bail out. Well, I’ll tell you something. This is no longer a vacation. It’s a quest. It’s a quest for fun.”
What is Vacation (or National Lampoon’s Vacation)? By the time Clark loses it, the family has been vandalized, Clark has accidentally killed his cousin’s dogs, and the family has lost all their credit cards—among other things.
Dr. Atkins debuted a diet in 1970s that was low in this.
What is carbs (or carbohydrates)? He published a book about the diet in 1977. In the first two weeks, the program severely limited carbohydrates, which is why so many people failed to be successful. By the 1990s, the diet became more mainstream as it became less radica
He stars in the 1973 film Serpico and the part of Michael in The Godfather
Who is Al Pacino? In Serpico, he plays an honest NYC cop
This Eagles hit includes this memorable line: “You can check out, but you can never leave.
What is “Hotel California”? People often quote this line when they cannot get out of a bad situation.
“The quicker picker upper” was a line for this Bounty product
What is paper towels? The commercials often showed a side-by-side comparison with competitor paper towel brands.
In this 1967 film, Sidney Portier gets into a heated discussion with his father about his upcoming marriage to a white woman. In the middle of a lengthy speech, Portier exasperatedly says, “But you don’t own me.
What is Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? This classic film about an interracial relationship won two Academy Awards and launched Portier onto the actors A-list.
This four-letter diet refers to a metabolic state where the blood carries a higher number of ketones.
What is keto? The metabolic state called ketosis happens when your body needs to convert fat into sugar to use as energy.
He wrote, directed, and stars in the 1977 film Annie Hall and the 1979 film Manhattan
Who is Woody Allen? Both films also star Diane Keaton
“Isn’t She Lovely” was the 1976 hit on his album Songs in the Key of Life
Who is Stevie Wonder? He has been nominated for 74 Grammy Awards and has won 25
“It’s the real thing” refers to this popular beverage
What is Coke or Coca-Cola? The song that was the foundation of this commercial reached No. 7 on Billboard’s Hot 100
In this 1983 film about a mother-daughter relationship starring Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson, there are many memorable outbursts. One enduring line is Nicholson’s to MacLaine: “I’d rather stick needles in my eyes.”
What is Terms of Endearment? MacLaine’s retort to Nicholson: “Everything would have been just fine, you know, if you hadn’t gotten drunk. I was... I... I just didn’t want you to think I was like one of your other girls.”
This diet is based on what our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate during periods of feast and famine.
What is paleo? The modern version of this diet is based on the peer-reviewed article “Paleolithic Nutrition: A Consideration of Its Nature and Current Implications” in a 1987 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
He was president in 1973 during the oil crisis.
Who is President Richard Nixon? The crisis lasted through 1974
In 1979, “We Are Family” hit the charts by this “sister” group.
Who is Sister Sledge? Another hit by Sister Sledge is “He’s the Greatest Dancer.”
Energizer batteries still uses this animal as its mascot.
What is bunny? It still uses the bunny and even sells Energizer bunny merchandise
In this 1989 film, associated with another one in this category, Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) becomes quite upset with his boss over his Christmas bonus––a one-year membership for the Jelly of the Month Club.
What is National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation? Too bad Clark’s boss wasn’t at the family gathering to hear the choice words directed at him.
Named after a fruit, this diet fad dates back to the 1930s when it was called the Hollywood Diet. It was a strict, 12-day plan that claimed to offer rapid weight loss and was very popular in the 1970s
What is the Grapefruit Diet? It involved consuming grapefruit or its juices at every meal.
One of Charlie’s angels, she is known for her blonde tresses.
Who is Farrah Fawcett? Charlie’s Angels became an instant TV hit
The ballad “Unforgettable” was made into a duet and hit the charts in 1991. The song features this late musician and his daughter
Who is Nat King Cole? It is a digital duet that Natalie Cole made as a tribute to her father, who died in 1965.
Juan Valdez pushed this commodity
What is coffee? Juan debuted in 1969 and led people to believe that Colombia is the chief coffee producer. Brazil is in fact the No. 1 coffee producer
In this 1976 classic, Peter Finch plays Howard Beale, a news anchor. He ends his lengthy on-air, rant screaming, “I‘m as mad as hell, and I‘m not going to take this anymore!”
What is Network? The commentary was about the ills of society and the economy
This diet named after a warm area in southern Europe sets realistic goals and is focused on incorporating healthy fats, good quality meats, and lots of colourful vegetables
what is the Mediterranean Diet