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05/20/2025 “1970’s Pop Culture Quiz”   Leave a comment

Once again my searching through online used-book stores has paid off. I know how much most of you enjoy these quizzes that I occasionally post, so here’s another. This quiz concerns a decade I remember well, the 1970’s. I was living in Columbus, Ohio and working as a private investigator. It was a wild and crazy time that should be remembered because everything seemed much freer and easier than we have it these days. From what I can determine this quiz was created by a gentleman named Bill O’Neill. I scored a measly 6 correct out of ten and I’m forced to hang my head in shame. Let’s see how some of you do. As always the answers will be below.

1. What year did the blockbuster film Star Wars hit the theaters?

2. The Keep On Truckin’ cartoon/meme was first written by _____________?

3. What was the name of the New York City disco club that became world-famous in the 70’s?

4. _______________was the “inventor” of the pet rock?

5. What old sci-fi character inspired George Lucas to write Star Wars?

6. Who was the television producer who created many “socially conscious” sitcoms in the 1970’s?

7. What was one of the problems with 8-track tapes ______________?

8. What band performed the hit disco tune “Get Down Tonight”?

9. Who was one of the two veteran British actors who had a role in Star Wars?

10. What was Star Wars’ budget?

Answers
1977, Robert Crumb, Studio 54, Gary Dahl, Flash Gordan, Norman Lear, The tracks would change mid-song, KC and the Sunshine Band, Peter Cush or Alec Guinness, $11 million.

LOVED THAT 70’S SHOW TOO!