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
This artist covered her father’s song “Unforgettable.”
Who is Natalie Cole? Natalie’s father is Nat King Cole. She released the tune in 1992
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
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
“American Pie”
Who is Don McLean? Don McLean shared in 2015 that when he recorded the song, he felt America was headed in the wrong direction and that it was a song about morality. He said, “There is no poetry and very little romance in anything anymore, so it is really like the last phase of ‘American Pie.’”
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
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
“Mama Told Me Not to Come”
What is Three Dog Night? Other hits include “Try a Little Tenderness,” “Joy to the World,” and “Easy to Be Hard.”
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
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?
Jerry’s short romance with this character turned into a good-friends relationship for the duration of the show’s run.
Who is Elaine? There was never any reason given about the breakup of this short-lived romance
“How Deep Is Your Love?”
Who are the Bee Gees? At the same time “How Deep Is Your Love?” reached No. 4 on 1970’s Billboard chart, brother Andy Gibb reached No. 5 with “I Just Want to Be Your Everything.” Andy was never a member of the Bee Gees like his three brothers, but he joined them for a performance once in 1979
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
This 1970s black-and-white, round, Mattel toy answers a question when you turn it over.
What is Magic 8 Ball? It gives answers such as “Reply hazy. Try again.”
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.
“Sweet Home Alabama”
Who is Lynyrd Skynyrd? Several members of the band perished in a plane crash in 1977
He founded the Virgin companies
Who is Richard Branson? The English entrepreneur founded music, airline, mobile phone, book, and casino businesses—and more. Recently, he established Virgin Galactic, a space venture, with its base of operation in the United States at Spaceport America, the first commercial spaceport.