INVENTED IN THE 70'S
This table tennis-inspired video game was invented by Atari employees in 1972.
PONG
This Mario Puzo novel was on the bestseller list for 67 weeks and spawned a movie franchise
What is the Godfather
Charlotte Stewart played Laura Ingalls’ teacher on this TV show
What is Little House on the Prairie
“_______ Takes Oath as 40th President, Promises an ‘Era of National Renewal,’” reads the New York Times front page on January 21, 1981.
Who is Regan
This television series stars Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, and Loretta Swit at a mobile Army hospital.
What is M*A*S*H
In 1970, this popcorn mogul unveiled his hybrid strain of gourmet popping corn.
Who is Orville Redenbacher
Breakfast of Champions by this satirical author was one of 1973’s bestselling novels.
Who is Kurt Vonnegut
Some of the Little Rascals had a crush on this schoolteacher.
Who is Miss Crabtree
A headline from July 30, 1981: “Amid Splendor, Charles Weds _______.”
Who is Diana
This 1987 thriller stars Glenn Close and Michael Douglas
What is Fatal Attraction
This simple and beloved toy that gets kicked around was invented in 1972 by friends Mike Marshall and John Stalberger.
What is the hacky sack
The original title of this Richard Adams bestseller was Hazel and Fiver, after two of the book’s rabbit characters.
What is Watership Down
This show of the ’70s stars Gabe Kaplan as the titular teacher, trying to keep up with the antics of the “Sweathogs.”
What is Welcome Back, Kotter
From January 29, 1986: “Space Shuttle __________ Explodes Shortly After Lift Off.”
What is Challenger
This actress known for Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, 9 to 5, and Grace and Frankie was born on September 1, 1939.
Who is Lily Tomlin
Arthur Fry of the 3M company invented this re-stickable stationery item as a bookmark for his hymnal.
What is the Post-it note
The Silmarillion, a fantasy novel by this author, sat at No.1 for 13 weeks in 1977 followed by 10 weeks in 1978 for a total of 23 consecutive weeks.
Who is J.R.R. Tolkien?
Helen Crump was Opie’s teacher (and later, dated his dad!) on this 1960s show.
On March 24, 1989, the Washington Post reported, “Millions of Gallons of _______ Spill into Alaskan Sound.”
What is Oil
David Hasselhoff stars as Michael Knight in this television series, along with K.I.T.T
What is Knight Rider
This Hungarian teacher and puzzle lover invented his famous puzzle cube in 1974.
What is the Rubix Cube
This word finishes the title of the 1963 John le Carré bestseller: The _____ Who Came in from the Cold.
What is the spy
Theodore Cleaver had quite the crush on his second-grade teacher, Miss Canfield, in this beloved TV series.
What is Leave it to Beaver
From the Seattle Times on May 19, 1980: “________ still spewing ash, but scientists believe worst is over.”
What is Mount Saint Helens
Released in the United States in August 1971, And Now for Something Completely Different is an anthology of comedic sketches from this British comedy group
What is Monty Python