Question 1

Peter Falk — the actor behind famous homicide detective, Lt. Columbo — had what major surgery as a child that affected his career trajectory?

Accepted Answer

Had hip surgery -  Right eye removed due to retinoblastoma

Question 2

Before she appeared as the sharp and wry Dorothy Zbornak in The Golden Girls, Bea Arthur starred in what Norman Lear comedy?

Accepted Answer

Maude - Maude

Question 3

Suzanne Summers might be well known for her exercise videos, but she first rose to fame as one of the leads in which sitcom?

Accepted Answer

Three's Company - Three’s Company

Question 4

Shirley Jones, known for her starring role in The Partridge Family, was married to Jack Cassidy.

Accepted Answer

true True

Question 5

Scream queen and Hollywood legacy, Jamie Lee Curtis, debuted her acting skills in what iconic 70s medical/crime drama?

Accepted Answer

Quincy M.E. - Quincy M.E.

Question 6

What series, based on an Alex Haley novel, launched the miniseries craze of the late-1970s?

Accepted Answer

Roots - Emergency!

Question 7

The extremely popular first responder dramas of the 2010s and 2020s have which 1970s show to thank for doing it first?

Accepted Answer

Emergency!

Question 8

David Soul of Starsky & Hutch fame wrote many hit songs, including what number one single from 1977?

Accepted Answer

"Don't Give Up On Us"

Question 9

How many seasons did Farrah Fawcett star in Charlie’s Angels before being replaced by Cheryl Ladd?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 10

In the TV show B.J. and the Bear, who was Bear?

Accepted Answer

B.J.s Pet Chimpanzee

Question 11

Actress Gena Rowlands was married to which famous actor and director?

Accepted Answer

John Cassavetes

Question 12

Before Michael Meyers was given an identity in the Halloween sequel, he was referred to as what in the script?

Accepted Answer

The Shape

Question 13

Which two famous Mel Brook’s comedies premiered in 1974?

Accepted Answer

Blazing Saddles & Young Frankenstein

Question 14

What famous line dance defined parties in the 1970s?

Accepted Answer

The Hustle

Question 15

What was the nickname of the wide-legged denim pants that were so popular throughout the 70s?

Accepted Answer

Bell Bottoms

Question 16

Who sang the 1978 hit “YMCA”?

Accepted Answer

The Village People

Question 17

Which Stevie Wonder album won Album of the Year at the 1976 Grammy Awards?

Accepted Answer

Songs in the Key of Life

Question 18

Which sound system required the use of large, rectangular tape cartridges?

Accepted Answer

8 track tape player

Question 19

The phrase, “Don’t drink the Kool-Aid,” stems from what shocking 1970s event?

Accepted Answer

The BTK killer, The forced murder-suicide

Question 20

Who used to beg customers, “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin?”

Accepted Answer

Mr. Whipple

70s Pop Culture Trivia!

2) Before she appeared as the sharp and wry Dorothy Zbornak in The Golden Girls, Bea Arthur starred in what Norman Lear comedy?

3) Suzanne Summers might be well known for her exercise videos, but she first rose to fame as one of the leads in which sitcom?

4) Shirley Jones, known for her starring role in The Partridge Family, was married to Jack Cassidy.

5) Scream queen and Hollywood legacy, Jamie Lee Curtis, debuted her acting skills in what iconic 70s medical/crime drama?

6) What series, based on an Alex Haley novel, launched the miniseries craze of the late-1970s?

7) The extremely popular first responder dramas of the 2010s and 2020s have which 1970s show to thank for doing it first?

8) David Soul of Starsky & Hutch fame wrote many hit songs, including what number one single from 1977?

9) How many seasons did Farrah Fawcett star in Charlie’s Angels before being replaced by Cheryl Ladd?

10) In the TV show B.J. and the Bear, who was Bear?

11) Actress Gena Rowlands was married to which famous actor and director?

12) Before Michael Meyers was given an identity in the Halloween sequel, he was referred to as what in the script?

13) Which two famous Mel Brook’s comedies premiered in 1974?

14) What famous line dance defined parties in the 1970s?

15) What was the nickname of the wide-legged denim pants that were so popular throughout the 70s?

16) Who sang the 1978 hit “YMCA”?

17) Which Stevie Wonder album won Album of the Year at the 1976 Grammy Awards?

18) Which sound system required the use of large, rectangular tape cartridges?

19) The phrase, “Don’t drink the Kool-Aid,” stems from what shocking 1970s event?

20) Who used to beg customers, “Please don’t squeeze the Charmin?”