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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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70s Music Quiz: 50 1970s Music Trivia Questions & Answers

70s Music Quiz

The Ultimate 70s Music Quiz

Think you know your stuff when it comes to the music of the 70s music era? Think Bands, Artists, and Hit 70s bangers for inspiration to ace our free 70s Music quiz. You’ll find 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, so gather round for some musical quizzing.

Round 1

1 – What year was Funkadelic’s album “one nation under a groove” released?

2 – “Get up (i feel like being a sex machine)” was released by whom in 1970?

3 – “No Woman, No Cry” was recorded in 1974 by whom?

4 – Which song by Kate Bush was based on an Emily Bronte novel?

5 – Who is nicknamed “Rocket Man” after his 1972 single?

6 – “One Step Beyond” was the debut album for which British group in 1979?

7 – Ray Davies wrote the song “Lola” in 1970 for which group?

8 – “Bridge over troubled water” won how many awards at the 13th Annual Grammy Awards in 1971?

9 – “Chelsea Hotel No 2” was from which Leonard Cohen album?

10 – In 1974 Joni Mitchell won a Grammy for which song?

Round 2

1 – From which country did the duo Althea and Donna who formed in 1977 originate?

2 – Giorgio Moroder’s “Chase (Instrumental)” was the single from which Academy award-winning soundtrack in 1978?

3 – “Le Freak” was a 1978 funk/disco song by which band?

4 – Who originally sang “One Way or Another” in 1978?

5 – In which year did The Jam form?

6 – On 27th January 1970 John Lenon wrote which song?

7 – On August 31, 1970, Neil Young released which solo album?

8 – Which rock act to play at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on their Tommy tour?

9 – “Ghost Rider” is a song by Suicide, but what is it based on?

10 – “This Town Aint Big Enough for Both of Us” is a song from which band in 1974?

Round 3

1 – In 1972 “Long Haired Lover from Liverpool” spent how many weeks at No1 on the UK Charts?

2 – Who originally sings “I’m the Leader of the Gang”?

3 – How many songs did Prince release in the ’70s?

4 – George Harrison wrote “My Sweet Lord” in praise of whom?

5 – In 1974 “September Gurls” was released by?

6 – What is the name of the 3rd and final album by Nick Drake in 1972?

7 – Who wrote, “Because the Night” in 1978?

8 – Elvis Costello began his career in 1970 but what was his birth name?

9 – What year did Curtis Mayfield leave Impressions to begin his solo career?

10 – What was the best selling single of 1970?

Round 4

1 – How many weeks did “Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) spend as the UK no1 in 1971?

2 – In which year did Rod Stewart release “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy?

3 – “Rock N Roll” by The Velvet Underground was on which of the album in 1970?

4 – ABBA’s “Waterloo” spent how many weeks at no1 in the UK charts?

5 – Who wrote and released “Kung Fo Fighting” in 1974?

6 – Which song by Queen became the UK’s third best-selling single of all time?

7 – In which year was the “Fleetwood Mac Tour”?

8 – D.I.V.O.R.C.E was a 1975 song by which Scottish comedian?

9 – What was the debut single from “The Knack” in 1979?

10 – “What’s going on” was an album released in 1971 by which American Soul Singer?

Round 5

1 – “I’m begging of you please don’t take my man” is from which 1973 song?

2 – “I’m a woman’s man, no time to talk” is from which 1977 song?

3 – The line “Young and Sweet, only Seventeen” is from which 1976 song?

4 – “Whether times are good or bad, happy or sad” is a line from which 1972 song?

5 – “Baby you’re not that kind” was from which 1976 song?

6 – “We were at the beach, Everybody had matching towels” is from which 1978 song?

7 – “A love like ours is love that’s hard to find” is from which 1976 song?

8 – “Season ticket on a one-way ride” is from which 1979 song?

9 – “Yes Sir I Can Boogie” was a 1977 song by which Spanish Duo?

10 – “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” was originally sung by whom?

 

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1970s Quiz – 50 Trivia Questions & Answers about the 70s

1970s Quiz

The Ultimate 1970s Genre Quiz

How much can you remember from the 70s? From historical events to Fashion, TV, Music and celebrities during the decade. You’ll find 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, so gather round for some nostalgic quizzing.

Round 1 – 70s Trivia

1 – In 1970 Mick Jagger was fined £200 for possession of what?

2 – WHO certified the eradication of which disease in December 1979?

3 – What was the name of the first supersonic passenger airliner?

4 – In 1974, Which country had the first female non-monarch head of state in the Western hemisphere?

5 – Which annual environmental event held on April 22nd, began in 1970?

6 – In 1971, the world’s first domestic violence shelter was established in which UK city?

7 – Which 1978 shoot ’em up arcade game was developed by Tomohiro Nishikado?

8 – In which year was the first world cup televised in color?

9 – In which country were the 1976 Summer Olympics held?

10 – Which genderbent and outlandish fashion style was popular in the 70s?

Round 2 – TV, Film & Showbiz

1 – Who was wrestler André René Roussimoff better known as?

2 – In which year was the first Star Wars film released?

3 – What did M*A*S*H stand for in the 1972 sitcom of the same name?

4 – Who directed the 1976 film ‘Taxi Driver’?

5 – Which 1972 TV series was based on the book ‘Spencer’s Mountain’ by Earl Hamner Jr?

6 – Which mouse-like creatures lived on the Hoot planet?

7 – Which female superhero had her own TV series in 1975?

8 – Which 1978 TV series portrayed life in a typical UK comprehensive school?

9 – Who played Eglantine Price in the 1971 film ‘Bedknobs and Broomsticks’?

10 – Which 1975 film starred Jack Nicholson as a patient at a mental institution?

Round 3 – Music

1 – Which member of ‘The Supremes’ did Jean Terrell replace in 1970?

2 – Which band released an album in 1970, regarded as the first true heavy metal album?

3 – In which year was Elvis Prestley found dead?

4 – ‘Maggie May’ was released by which artist in 1971?

5 – Who was known as the king of glam rock during the 70s?

6 – ‘Chicago’ released which hit in 1976?

7 – Which singer did Bianca Perez-Mora Macias marry in 1971?

8 – During the 1970s, which Debby Boone song spent 10 weeks at number 1?

9 – Which artist released ‘Your Song’ in 1970?

10 – In 1970 what was the Jackson 5’s first Billboard No. 1 Hot 100 single?

Round 4 – Historical Events

1 – The Vietnam War came to a close in which year?

2 – At which event did the 1972 Munich massacre take place?

3 – Who became prime minister for the UK in 1979?

4 – Who became president of Iraq in 1979?

5 – The 1970 Ancash earthquake caused a landslide that killed 47,000 people in which country?

6 – In 1977, two Boeing 747s collided on the runway, killing 585 people at which airport?

7 – Which US President was nearly assassinated twice in September 1975?

8 – What event took place in Fifth Avenue, New York City on August 26th 1970?

9 – In 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated which Australian city?

10 – Which Resort opened on October 1, 1971 in Florida?

Round 5 – True or False

1 – Pope John Paul II was Italian – True or False?

2 – The European Space Agency was founded in the 1970s – True or False?

3 – The first MRI image was published in 1973 – True or False?

4 – MTV debuted on August 1st, 1971 – True or False?

5 – The first child to be born via IVF was in 1978 – True or False?

6 – Chicken McNuggets first became available in the 70s – True or False?

7 – DVDs were available to purchase in 1979 – True or False?

8 – Microsoft was Founded in 1975 – True or False?

9 – The World Trade Center was completed in the 70s – True or False?

10 – Apple Computer launched in 1976 – True or False?

 

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