Pop Culture & Television
This shark thriller swam into theaters in 1975 and became the first-ever summer blockbuster.
What is Jaws?
In 1975, this Southeast Asian war finally came to an end.
What is the Vietnam War?
This singer-songwriter’s hit “Philadelphia Freedom” topped the charts in 1975.
Who is Elton John?
This iconic game show premiered in daytime on NBC on January 6, 1975, with Chuck Woolery as its original host — a role Pat Sajak would take over in 1981.
What is Wheel of Fortune?
This plush red monster first appeared on Sesame Street in 1975.
Who is Elmo?
This comedy show premiered on NBC in October 1975, introducing America to sketch legends like Chevy Chase and Gilda Radner.
What is Saturday Night Live?
This company released its first personal computer, starting the home computing revolution.
What is Microsoft?
This Texas singer with long braids released Red Headed Stranger in 1975, his first #1 country album.
Who is Willie Nelson?
This sitcom spin-off from All in the Family had George and Weezy moving on up in 1975.
What is The Jeffersons?
This wildly popular car racing toy line zoomed into homes in the 1970s.
What are Hot Wheels?
This singing family bid farewell on TV in 1975 after a successful run of their musical variety show.
Who are The Partridge Family?
This African nation declared independence from Portugal on November 11, 1975 sparking a civil war.
What is Angola?
This band’s album "Physical Graffiti" became one of rock’s all-time greats.
Who is Led Zeppelin?
This quiz show, originally created by Merv Griffin, came back to NBC in 1975 with Art Fleming hosting—contestants get clues as answers and must reply with questions.
What is Jeopardy?
This fashion doll got her first “Dream House” in 1975.
Who is Barbie?
This “Queen” anthem told us “nothing really matters” and became one of the most iconic rock songs ever.
What is Bohemian Rhapsody?
This airline introduced the Boeing 747 “Jumbo Jet” on a scheduled flight between New York and London in 1975.
What is Pan Am?
This folk-rock legend released his deeply personal album Blood on the Tracks in January 1975, widely seen as a comeback after a quieter period.
Who is Bob Dylan?
This late-night talk show host took over The Tonight Show and would reign for decades.
Who is Johnny Carson?
This colorful puzzle cube, invented in the 1970s, became a worldwide craze.
What is the Rubik’s Cube?
This cult classic musical featuring Dr. Frank-N-Furter first shocked audiences in 1975.
What is The Rocky Horror Picture Show?
This American president survived not one, but two assassination attempts — both by women — in 1975.
Who is Gerald Ford?
This theatrical rock band scored their first Top 40 hit in 1975 with a live version of “Rock and Roll All Nite,”
Who are Kiss?
This ABC sitcom, debuting in 1975, followed a hardworking waitress and her sassy coworkers at Mel’s Diner.
What is Alice?
This popular pickup truck model was first introduced in 1975 and went on to become America’s best-selling vehicle.
What is the Ford F-150?