Rock Songs
($100) In 1976, we listened to lead singer Freddie of this group declare, “You’re My Best Friend.”
Answer: What is Queen? Bassist John Deacon wrote the song as an ode to his wife (how sweet!).
($100) The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 was a major environmental disaster for this state.
Answer: What is Alaska? The area of Prince William Sound affected by the spill is still being restored and researched today.
($100) This is the name of Alda’s M*A*S*H character.
Answer: Who is Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce? In an interview with the Television Academy Foundation, Alda described the character as a “smart aleck.”
($100) Shoes during this decade trended toward clogs and chunky platforms, with earth tones and suede often appearing.
Answer: What are the 1970s? Platform shoes, wedges, and other ’70s-inspired footwear have taken off in recent years.
($100) This is the decade most closely associated with disco and Bohemian makeup trends.
Answer: What are the 1970s? The decade saw two very different looks—one natural, the
other glitzy.
($200) One-hit wonder Wild Cherry had a hit with their tune requesting “Play That _____ Music.”
Answer: What is Funky? Although they were primarily a hard rock band, the group found a funkier sound with this tune, and it was a big hit.
($200) In 1975, this major “Big Apple” city in an eastern U.S. state was saved from bankruptcy by President Ford.
Answer: What is New York City? After urging from Governor Carey and others, Ford signed legislation to give the city federal loans.
($200) This is where Alda got his stage surname.
Answer: What is from his father? Alan Alda was born Alphonso Joseph D’Abruzzo, and his father was actor Robert Alda.
($200) Dating back centuries, these backless shoes can be high heeled or flat and have a name denoting a stubborn animal.
Answer: What are mules? The mule became popular in the United States during the ’70s but dates back as far as the Middle Ages.
($200) The modern version of this hair-coiling device was patented in 1980.
Answer: What is a curling wand (or curling iron)? The designer was Theora Stephens, who created an efficient wand similar to those used today.
($400) Wings, a group including this former Beatle, had a 1976 hit with their “Silly Love Songs.”
Answer: Who is Paul McCartney? This song hit No. 1 in the United States that year and peaked at No. 2 in the UK.
($400) In February 1973, Indigenous activists occupied a trading post and church at Wounded Knee in this state.
Answer: What is South Dakota? The demonstration was in memory of the Wounded Knee massacre from 1890.
($400) As a child, Alda contracted this viral illness that causes pain, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
Answer: What is polio? To treat the virus, his parents chose an Australian-developed regimen using hot woolen blankets and stretching.
($400) Popular in the ’70s were these sandal shoes, with laces that tied up the wearer’s leg.
Answer: What are espadrilles? During this decade, espadrilles were often wedges, giving the wearer extra height and glamour.
($400) Trendsetters in the cosmetic industry were names like Elle Macpherson and Cindy Crawford, both with this profession.
Answer: What is a model/supermodel? During the ’80s, both of these women inspired
beauty standards and cosmetics trends.
($600) In 1984, he released the upbeat rock tune “Dancing in the Dark.”
Answer: Who is Bruce Springsteen? The tune is from his popular Born in the U.S.A. album and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
($600) Now often associated with tech, this U.S. state saw the unveiling of the Apple II computer at the first-ever West Coast Computer Faire in 1977.
Answer: What is California? The Apple II was revolutionary because it was the first designed for average home consumers.
($600) It is the branch of the military in which Alda served after college.
Answer: What is the army? He served one year at Fort Benning and six months in Korea.
($600) During the 1980s, these PVC plastic sandals in bright, glittery colors were popular—and no, they have nothing to do with fruit spread!
Answer: What are jelly sandals? Also called jellies, these flexible shoes continued to be popular into the ’90s.
($600) The 1970s saw a trend toward these shimmery, “icy” eyeshadow shades.
Answer: What are frosted shadows? The frosty look became a trend again in the early 2000s.
($800) Their colorful rock tune “Back in Black” has been used in multiple commercials as well as being a radio staple.
Answer: Who is AC/DC? With its hard-hitting sound, the song has been used to advertise cars, whiskey, and more.
($800) In 1987, Senator Gary Hart from this western “Centennial” state ended a short-lived presidential campaign after an infidelity scandal.
Answer: What is Colorado? The sensational case is often referenced as a turning point in how the media covered political scandals.
($800) Alda also appears as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence in this ’90s medical drama show about a Chicago hospital.
($800) Alda also appears as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence in this ’90s medical drama show about a Chicago hospital.
($800) In the ’80s, athletic footwear was all the rage, including the classic Air Force 1 from this brand.
Answer: What is Nike? The term sneakerhead originated around this time to describe sneaker aficionados and collectors.
($800) Formed in 1976, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel monitored cosmetic ingredients for this.
Answer: What is safety? Several safety programs formed in the ’70s, devoted to making sure cosmetic products were safe for daily use.