The Ultimate 70s Tv & Film Quiz
Think you know something about TV & Film in the 70s era? Think Film stars, beloved TV series’ and their actors, hit movies and 70s TV game shows for inspiration to ace our free 1970s TV & Film quiz. You’ll find 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, so gather around for some nostalgic quizzing.
Round 1
1 – Which actor played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie?
2 – How many movies did John Travolta participate in during the 70s – 0, 6 or 16?
3 – In which year was the original ‘Freaky Friday’ released?
4 – Who was the director of the 1975 movie JAWS?
5 – Who won an Academy Award for best actress in ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
6 – Burt Young portrayed which character in Rocky?
7 – Emmerdale was first broadcast in 1972 but what was the show’s original name?
8 – What was the opening theme song for the 1976 sitcom ‘Open all Hours’?
9 – In which 1979 movie did Danny Glover make his film debut?
10 – Which animal blood was thrown at Carrie in the 1976 movie?
Round 2
1 – How many siblings are in the 1970 show ‘The Partridge Family’?
2 – What animal is Friar Tuck in the 1973 Disney movie Robin Hood?
3 – In which year was the original Star is Born released?
4 – ‘Little House on the Prarie’ first aired in 1974 how many seasons did it run for?
5 – Which TV programme which first aired in 1979 on BBC is currently on its 44th series as of 2022?
6 – Henry Winkler played ‘Fonzie’ in which 1974 Sitcom?
7 – Who wrote and directed the 1977 movie Close Encounters?
8 – ‘Stranded at the drive in’ is a song from which 1978 movie?
9 – Name ‘The Duke Boys’ from the 1979 show The Dukes of Hazard?
10 – Which actor played Mork in the 1978 sitcom Mork and Mindy?
Round 3
1 – Name two of the three kittens from the 1970 Disney movie ‘The Aristocats’?
2 – Who portrayed Miss Ellie in the 1978 sitcom Dallas?
3 – In which year was the first Halloween film released?
4 – Who created the Star Wars Franchise?
5 – Who played Ripley in the 1979 film Alien?
6 – Which war did Travis Bickle fight in before becoming a Taxi driver in the 1976 movie?
7 – What does the 1972 series M*A*S*H stand for?
8 – How many movies was Barbara Streisand in during the 70s – 1, 5 or 9?
9 – Which actor played John Ritter in the 1977 sitcom Three’s Company?
10 – Kermit & Missy Piggy were part of which 1974 show?
Round 4
1 – The 1975 TV programme ‘Starsky & Hutch’ is based on two men of which profession?
2 – Miss Eglantine Price is a character from which 1971 film?
3 – Which actors portrayed Ted & Joanna Kramer in the 1979 film Kramer Vs Kramer?
4 – In the 1976 movie King Kong which character does John Randolph portray?
5 – Saturday Night Live first broadcast in which year – 1976, 1978, 1975?
6 – What does the 1977 series ‘CHiPs’ stand for?
7 – Which actor portrays Lieutenant Al Bressler in the 1971 movie Dirty Harry?
8 – The 1972 police drama ‘New Scotland Yard’ ran for how many series – 1, 4 or 6?
9 – Anthony “Tony” Manero was portrayed by John Travolta in which 1977 movie?
10 – What are the last names of ‘The Two Ronnies’ from the 1971 comedy show?
Round 5
1 – You’ve got to ask yourself one question: ‘Do I feel lucky?’ Well, do ya, punk?” is a quote from which 70s movie?
2 – “It’s not personal, Sonny. It’s strictly business.” is a quote from which 70s movie?
3 – “Tell me about it stud” is a quote from which 1978 movie?
4 – “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” is a quote from which 70s movie?
5 – “You talkin’ to me?” is a quote from which 70s movie?
6 – “The Force will be with you, always.” is a quote from which 70s movie
7 – “It’s SHOWTIME!” is a quote from which 70s movie?
8 – “This is Ripley, last survivor of the Nostromo, signing off” is a quote from which 70s movie?
9 – “You’re out of order! You’re out of order! The whole trial is out of order!” is a quote from which 70s movie?
10 – “Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer.” is a quote from which 70s movie?
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