Posts tagged with 70s
"Three's Company" was a remake of which British sitcom?
If you've ever caught yourself humming "Come and knock on our door," you can thank a cheeky British ...
What was the first Star Trek series to win an Emmy?
"Star Trek" would become one of the most influential shows of all time - but which version of the se...
What year was the pet rock released?
Someone once convinced millions of Americans to buy a rock in a box. When did this gloriously stupid...
What was Nike originally called?
That swoosh on your feet? In 1964, it didn't exist. But long before Nike became a household name, wh...
Who was the first host of "Wheel of Fortune?"
Before Ryan Seacrest, before Pat Sajak's 40-year reign, there was another host who first asked conte...
Which TV station did Mary work at in 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'?
Mary Tyler Moore revolutionized television as Mary Richards as she climbed from associate producer t...
What's the name of the family's dog in "The Brady Bunch"?
Between the bell-bottoms, butterfly collars, and astroturf backyard, "The Brady Bunch" defined 1970s...
When did the AFL agree to merge with the NFL?
In the 1960s, two professional football leagues battled for America's attention span and wallet. Whe...
Where was Microsoft founded?
These days you hear a lot about Apple — and rightfully so — but let’s step back and acknowledge how ...
Which band’s lead singer was known for his "Lizard King" persona?
Dive into the wild world of '60s and '70s rock personas, from space oddities to reptilian royalty. C...
What’s the name of the fictional college in "Animal House"?
"National Lampoon's Animal House" set the bar for what a college comedy movie ought to be. The misfi...
How many times has Susan Lucci lost at the Emmys?
Susan Lucci's Emmy saga: From soap opera queen to award show legend. Discover the astonishing journe...
What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
No chorus. No hook. A six minute song that is essentially a suite and which the band referred to as ...
Who was the only actor to play the same role in both the film and TV versions of "Alice"?
Explore "Alice" from Scorsese's film to TV hit. Greasy spoon drama, sassy waitresses, and a trivia s...
Which ‘70s movie was pulled from theaters at the director's request?
Hollywood's self-censorship saga: From the Hays Code to '70s cinema. Which classic film did its own ...