Saturday Night Fever
He plays the lead, Tony, in 1977’s Saturday Night Fever.
Who is John Travolta? He practiced rigorously for the film’s iconic dance scenes and personally oversaw the editing of his solo dance sequence.
King was born in 1947 in this chilly state.
What is Maine?
The Portland, Maine, native often writes books that feature his home state as the setting
In 1994, scientists witnessed the Shoemaker-Levy 9, one of these celestial objects, impact Jupiter
What is a comet?
This was the first time scientific technology allowed astronomers to predict a planetary impact.
The 1970s are sometimes known as this decade, referring to a synthetic fabric used in many fashion items.
What is “The Polyester Decade”? Bold colors, slick leisure suits, and the desire for affordable clothing all led to the popularity of polyester.
Released in 1983, this Michael Jackson tune begins, “She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene…
What is “Billie Jean”? The song’s unique sound is due to innovative choices, including Jackson singing some parts through a six-foot cardboard tube.
Actress Emma Roberts shares her surname with this aunt and Pretty Woman actress.
Who is Julia Roberts? The two even appear together in a 2010 romantic comedy called Valentine’s Day
This is the type of club where Tony, Stephanie, and others dance on Saturday nights
What is a disco club? The disco dancing competition is at the center of this music-heavy film
King published this debut novel about a troubled teen in 1973.
What is Carrie? The novel was adapted to film a year later and stars Sissy Spacek.
An ophthalmological advancement in 1983 saw the invention of a bifocal type of this eyesight-enhancing device.
What is a contact lens?
Bifocal glasses had been around for many years, having been invented by Benjamin Franklin.
Working women in the ’80s were sporting this type of suit, often with shoulder pads and bold accessories.
What is a power suit?
The style was popularized by Princess Diana, Nancy Reagan, and Margaret Thatcher.
A timeless Beatles favorite, it begins, “When I find myself in times of trouble / Mother Mary comes to me…
hat is “Let It Be”? Paul McCartney references his late mother in the song, as a dream of her inspired him.
Current-day singer Miley Cyrus has a famous father, and this country music star is her godmother.
Who is Dolly Parton? Parton and Billy Ray Cyrus are lifelong friends.
This rhyming band performs many of the soundtrack’s hits, including “Staying Alive.”
Who are the Bee Gees? Other tracks include “Open Sesame,” performed by Kool & the Gang, and “Boogie Shoes” by KC and the Sunshine Band.
This horror novel about a friendly Saint Bernard who turned vicious was turned into a 1983 film.
What is Cujo?
The canine character was inspired by an aggressive dog King encountered at an auto body shop.
This famous physicist advanced science throughout the 1970s, with theories about black holes and a new understanding of the big bang theory
Who is Stephen Hawking?
Famous for his contributions to the big bang theory, Hawking also cameoed in the television series The Big Bang Theory.
In 1971, Diane von Furstenberg released her timeless signature look, this dress style.
What is a wrap dress?
Fashion critics point to the growing number of women in the workforce as one reason for this versatile dress’s immense popularity.
In this 1977 tune, the Eagles found themselves “On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair.”
What is “Hotel California”? The song is written about driving into Los Angeles for the first time
He is Shirley MacLaine’s also-famous younger brother, known for playing Clyde in 1967’s Bonnie and Clyde.
ho is Warren Beatty? MacLaine thanked him in her 2012 acceptance speech for the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award.
The movie’s soundtrack became one of the best-selling albums ever until this Michael Jackson album eclipsed it six years later.
What is Thriller?
According to Travolta, the Bee Gees’ music wasn’t added to the movie until post-production. It’s hard to imagine Saturday Night Fever without the Bee Gees!
With multiple Oscar nominations, this film based on King’s work is one of his most popular and stars Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman.
What is The Shawshank Redemption?
The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including for Best Sound, Best Writing, and Best Actor in a Leading Role (Freeman) but amazingly did not win any.
The pocket version of this number-crunching device became popular, and mass marketed during the 1970s.
What is a calculator? The rise in pocket calculators helped pave the way for computers by advancing circuit development
Designers like Perry Ellis and Ralph Lauren are synonymous with this style, influenced by Ivy League tradition
What is preppy? The style was also influenced by British aristocracy and the Seven Sisters style.
In 1978, Gloria Gaynor told us, “At first I was afraid, I was petrified” in this tune
What is “I Will Survive”? This No. 1 hit became an anthem for women’s empowerment.
Like mother, like daughter: she is the daughter of Psycho actress Janet Leigh and is known for another horror franchise.
ho is Jamie Lee Curtis? Curtis is known for her iconic role in the Halloween movies.
Saturday Night Fever was one of the first films to use this camera-stabilizing device created by Garrett Brown.
What is a Steadicam?
Brown won a technical Oscar in 1978 for this innovation, which was also used extensively in filming Rocky.
This was his day job when King began his writing career
What is a teacher? He taught English at a high school in Hampden, Maine.
In 1997, Pathfinder landed here in an event sometimes called the “Big Bounce.”
What is Mars?
The Pathfinder probe set a precedent for other Mars rovers that would be launched in the early 2000s.
In the ’90s, big names in fashion included Cindy Crawford and Naomi Campbell, who had this profession.
What is a supermodel?
Along with Linda Evangelista and Christy Turlington, they are considered the original supermodels.
This 1970 song by Three Dog Night begins with the somewhat silly line, “Jeremiah was a bullfrog.”
What is “Joy to the World”?
Written by Hoyt Axton, a folk musician, the tune topped the Billboard chart in 1971.
Characters in this children’s chapter book include the magical title girl, teacher Miss Honey, and classmate Bruce Bogtrotter.
What is Matilda?
Roald Dahl published this children’s classic in 1988.