Rock Songs
In 1976, we listened to lead singer Freddie of this group declare, “You’re My Best Friend.”
What is Queen
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 was a major environmental disaster for this state
What is Alaska
This is the name of Alda’s M*A*S*H character
Who is Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce
Shoes during this decade trended toward clogs and chunky platforms, with earth tones and suede often appearing
What are the 1970s? Platform shoes, wedges, and other ’70s-inspired footwear have taken off in recent years
In 1991, Virgin Atlantic made history by becoming the first airline to put this entertainment device on the back of seats
What is a TV
This is the decade most closely associated with disco and Bohemian makeup trends
What are the 1970s
The first New York Times fiction best seller for the year 1985 was The Sicilian, by this famed author
Who is Mario Puzo
One-hit wonder Wild Cherry had a hit with their tune requesting “Play That _____ Music.”
What is Funky
In 1975, this major “Big Apple” city in an eastern U.S. state was saved from bankruptcy by President Ford
What is New York City
This is where Alda got his stage surname
What is from his father
Dating back centuries, these backless shoes can be highheeled or flat and have a name denoting a stubborn animal
What are mules
In 1970, this aircraft maker introduced its iconic 747, a wide jet airplane with increased cabin space
What is Boeing
The modern version of this hair-coiling device was patented in 1980
What is a curling wand (or curling iron)
Wings, a group including this former Beatle, had a 1976 hit with their “Silly Love Songs.”
Who is Paul McCartney
In February 1973, Indigenous activists occupied a trading post and church at Wounded Knee in this state
What is South Dakota
As a child, Alda contracted this viral illness that causes pain, muscle weakness, and paralysis
What is polio
Popular in the ’70s were these sandal shoes, with laces that tied up the wearer’s leg
What are espadrilles
Beginning in 1988, airlines began to ban this habit during short domestic flights, to keep the air inside the plane clear and clean
What is smoking
Trendsetters in the cosmetic industry were names like Elle Macpherson and Cindy Crawford, both with this profession
What is a model/supermodel
In 1984, he released the upbeat rock tune “Dancing in the Dark.”
Who is Bruce Springsteen
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
What is California
It is the branch of the military in which Alda served after college
What is the army? He served one year at Fort Benning and six months in Korea
During the 1980s, these PVC plastic sandals in bright, glittery colors were popular— and no, they have nothing to do with fruit spread
What are jelly sandals
This airline magnate opened Virgin Atlantic in 1984, to great success
Who is Richard Branson
The 1970s saw a trend toward these shimmery, “icy” eyeshadow shades
What are frosted shadows
Their colorful rock tune “Back in Black” has been used in multiple commercials as well as being a radio staple
Who is AC/DC
In 1987, Senator Gary Hart from this western “Centennial” state ended a short-lived presidential campaign after an infidelity scandal
What is Colorado
Alda also appears as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence in this ’90s medical drama show about a Chicago hospital
What is ER
In the ’80s, athletic footwear was all the rage, including the classic Air Force 1 from this brand.
What is Nike
This airline was the first “no frills” budget airline, with its Skytrains gaining success in the ’70s
What is Laker Airways
Formed in 1976, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel monitored cosmetic ingredients for this
What is safety
An icon of the 1990s, “Smells Like Teen Spirit” was one of this group’s biggest hits
Who is Nirvana
In 1977, the Kickapoo tribe was officially recognized by this southwestern state, with their tribal headquarters located in Eagle Pass
What is Texas
Alda wrote, directed, and stars in this 1981 romantic film alongside Carol Burnett, playing a couple vacationing with friends
What is The Four Seasons
Skate shoes reemerged as a major trend in the 1990s, including the slip-ons from this skate brand with a signature checkerboard
What is Vans
This large supersonic jet first flew from London to Bahrain in 1976, despite concerns about its noise and environmental impact
What is the Concorde? Queen Elizabeth’s first flight “across the pond” in the Concorde was in 1977, from Barbados back to London
This type of comb was patented in 1970 and is used specifically on Afro hairstyles and tightly coiled curl patterns
What is a pick comb