1970's Sports
This NFL team completed the only perfect season in league history.
Who are the Miami Dolphins?
They won every regular-season and postseason game, finishing 17–0 after defeating Washington in Super Bowl VII. Their perfect season is still unmatched.
This TV Character frequently argues with his son-in-law, whom he calls “Meathead.”
Who is Archie Bunker?
All in the Family aired from 1971 to 1979 and stars Carroll O’Connor as Archie Bunker. The groundbreaking sitcom won numerous Emmy Awards, including four Outstanding Comedy Series awards.
This 1970's pop and jazz standard reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973 for one week. The song won Stevie Wonder the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1974. And just remember "That’s why I’ll always be around.”
What is You are the sunshine of my life?
Stevie Wonder wrote the song for his wife, Syreeta Wright. He also played many of the instruments on the recording.
This was a common budget-friendly family meal. It became especially popular after condensed soups became common pantry items.
What is Tuna noodle casserole?
Budget-friendly casseroles stretched ingredients to feed large families and were often baked in colorful Pyrex dishes.
This 1970's dance was popularized by Charlie Green and featured in Rolling Stone magazine in 1975.
What is the Bus Stop or aka L.A. Hustle began in a small Los Angeles disco in the mid-1970s. It is documented as one of the earliest disco line dances.
This major league pitcher threw baseball’s last no-hitter of the 1970s
Who is Nolan Ryan?
He threw a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays on September 28, 1977. Ryan would go on to throw a record seven no-hitters during his career.
This TV Character is a surgeon known for his martinis and dislike of military bureaucracy during the Korean War.
Who is Hawkeye Pierce? M*A*S*H* aired from 1972 to 1983 and stars Alan Alda as Hawkeye Pierce. The show’s series finale remains one of the most-watched television broadcasts in American history with an estimated 105.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched single episode of a TV series in U.S. history.
Gloria Gaynor released this 1970's hit in October 1978 as a disco anthem for empowerment.
What is I Will Survive
It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1979 and remains one of history’s best-selling singles
These parties were one of the biggest food fads of the 1970s. Friends gathered around bubbling pots of cheese, chatting, listening to records, and sharing bread, vegetables, and other treats.
What is Fondue?
Friends gathered around bubbling pots of cheese, chatting, listening to records, and sharing bread, vegetables, and other treats.
The true breakthrough for this dance style came in 1970 when soul singer Rufus Thomas released his hit song with the same name.
What is The "Funky Chicken"
It is a 1970s soul and R&B dance craze distinct from the polka-style "Chicken Dance" heard at weddings and used by Rufus Thomas during his performance of "Do The Funky Chicken."
This NFL Hall of Famer had the nickname “Mean Joe"
Who is Joe Greene?
Of the Pittsburgh Steelers. A cornerstone of the famed Steel Curtain defense, Greene was a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and became one of the most recognizable players of the 1970s
This TV Character proudly announces he’s “movin’ on up.”
Who is George Jefferson?
The Jeffersons aired from 1975 to 1985 and stars Sherman Hemsley. The sitcom is one of the longest-running series featuring a predominantly Black cast.
This 1970's hit Bridge Over Troubled Water spending six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won this duo five Grammy Awards.
Who are Simon & Garfunkel?
Although they reunited occasionally for concerts, this was their last studio single as a duo
This commonly appeared on holiday buffet tables. A cracker was your best friend.
What is Cheese ball?
Cheese balls were a cocktail-party favorite and frequently appeared on holiday buffet tables beside olives, crackers, and vegetable trays.
This 1970s dance craze is a playful move where two partners lightly "_ _ _ _" their hips, knees, or shoulders together to the beat of the music.
What is The Bump
The dance exploded in popularity across the United States around 1974 and 1975, becoming a massive staple of early disco and club culture.
This sporting event is known as “The Match of the Century” in tennis.
What is “Battle of the Sexes”?
The 1973 match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. More than 30,000 fans attended in person, and an estimated 90 million people worldwide watched the match, making it one of the most famous events in tennis history.
This TV Character often hangs out at Arnold’s Drive-In. He is known for saying “Ayyyy!” and giving a thumbs-up.
Who is Arthur Fonzarelli, aka “Fonzie,” aka “The Fonz?” Happy Days aired from 1974 to 1984 and stars Henry Winkler as Fonzie. Although originally a supporting character, Fonzie became so popular that he emerged as the show’s breakout star. The cast also includes Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham, Marion Ross as Marion Cunningham, and Tom Bosley as Howard Cunningham. The series also launched several spin-offs, including Laverne & Shirley and Mork & Mindy.
This artist released this 1970's soulful anthem Lean on Me in April 1972
Who is Bill Withers?
This lead single from his album Still Bill, achieved massive success, reaching No. 1 for three weeks on the Billboard Hot 100.
This favorite dish often is seen at Family reunions, church suppers, and backyard barbeques. Adding this "Red Topping" is optional.
What is Deviled Eggs?
Every event always seemed to feature a platter of deviled eggs often sprinkled with Paprika on top, arranged neatly on special serving trays.
This dance exploded in 1974 following the release of Carl Douglas's smash hit single, turning packed disco floors into chaotic scenes of synchronized martial arts.
What is Kung Fu Fighting?
Carl Douglas track, produced by Biddu, was written and recorded in just ten minutes as a last-minute B-side, the song was inspired by kids shadow-boxing near a pinball machine.
This horse won the Triple Crown in 1973 and became one of the most famous athletes of the decade.
What is Secretariat?
He won the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes in 1973. His Belmont victory by 31 lengths remains one of the most dominant performances in sports history.
This TV Character was adopted by a wealthy businessman after the death of his parents.He is famous for asking, “Whatchu talkin’ ’bout?”
Who is Arnold Jackson? Diff’rent Strokes aired from 1978 to 1986 and stars Gary Coleman as Arnold. Coleman’s catchphrase “Whatchu talkin’ ’bout?” became one of television’s most famous lines
Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson released their recording of this 1970's Hit in January 1978.
What is Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys?
This 1970's dessert which includes cherries and whipped cream, was named after the German wooded region it hails from.
What is Black Forest cake or gateau (gah-TOH)?
European-style desserts were especially fashionable during the 1970s, and Black Forest gateau’s elegant presentation impressed many guests
In its earliest form, this was a six-count line dance featuring simple steps and turns to the rhythmic beat of Latin and disco music.
What is the Hustle?
The Hustle had become so popular that it became a signature dance for many clubs. This ultimately meant abbreviating the six-count to “and 1, 2, 3,” which is the count we use today.