Posts tagged with 70s

Who was the first person to voice Winnie the Pooh?

Who was the first person to voice Winnie the Pooh?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 18, 2025

Disney needed someone special to voice Winnie the Pooh. Someone with that perfect mix of gentle charm and childlike wonder. Which unique voice brought the silly old bear to life?

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What song spent the most weeks at number 1 in the '70s?

What song spent the most weeks at number 1 in the '70s?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 18, 2025

While countless hits topped the charts in the 1970s, one tune dominated Billboard's number-one spot. Can you name the song that refused to budge from the top spot?

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Which of these shows wasn't an "All in the Family" spin-off?

Which of these shows wasn't an "All in the Family" spin-off?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 16, 2025

"All in the Family" spawned an entire universe of TV shows in the 1970s. Can you spot which show never actually spun off from the Bunker household?

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Which company used the slogan "You Deserve a Break Today"?

Which company used the slogan "You Deserve a Break Today"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 14, 2025

"You deserve a break today" became the soundtrack to kitchen cleanup and carpool lines across America. The catchy tune made everyone crave a quick meal break, but which restaurant chain convinced America we all deserved one?

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What is the housekeeper's name in "The Brady Bunch"?

What is the housekeeper's name in "The Brady Bunch"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 10, 2025

Everyone remembers the Brady family's trusty housekeeper serving up witty one-liners and endless plates of meatloaf. Can you recall the name of this beloved character who kept the Brady house in order?

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What was “Alien” originally titled?

What was “Alien” originally titled?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 8, 2025

"Alien" stands as one of cinema's greatest horror achievements, but this groundbreaking film almost premiered under a completely different name. What was the original title for the sci-fi masterpiece?

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What was the first grand prize in "Pyramid"?

What was the first grand prize in "Pyramid"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 4, 2025

Bob Stewart pitched CBS executives and "Pyramid" joined TV's cash-flinging game show titans of 1973. But just how much money would make someone yell random categories at complete strangers?

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What planet is Mork from in "Mork & Mindy"?

What planet is Mork from in "Mork & Mindy"?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 2, 2025

In 1978, an alien named Mork turned TV upside down by drinking with his finger, sleeping standing on his head, and greeting everyone with "Na-nu Na-nu." Among all the stars and planets, where did this weird character call home?

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What war was "M*A*S*H" set during?

What war was "M*A*S*H" set during?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 28, 2024

Few TV shows managed to blend comedy and commentary quite like "MAS*H" during its 1972-1983 run. Which 20th-century war provided the backdrop for this groundbreaking series?

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What year was the first Super Bowl?

What year was the first Super Bowl?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 24, 2024

Professional football looked very different before the NFL and AFL merged. What year did both leagues send their best team on the field to compete in what would become known as the Super Bowl?

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Who co-founded Apple alongside Steve Jobs?

Who co-founded Apple alongside Steve Jobs?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 23, 2024

Two tech-loving friends launched Apple in 1976. The first, was charismatic hustler Steve Jobs. But who was the technical wizard who helped launch what would become a multi-trillion-dollar company?

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Which city hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics?

Which city hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 21, 2024

One city took such a massive economic hit from hosting the Olympic games that it spooked potential hosts for decades. Which city hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics?

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Which actress played Esther Anderson in "Sanford and Son"?

Which actress played Esther Anderson in "Sanford and Son"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 17, 2024

In the world of sitcom rivalries, few match-ups were as legendary as Fred Sanford versus his sister-in-law Esther. Who was the actress who brought this unforgettable character to life on "Sanford and Son"?

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What year was Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" released?

What year was Donna Summer's "Hot Stuff" released?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 16, 2024

Between the thumping bassline and an iconic guitar riff, "Hot Stuff" turned up the temperature on the charts. When was the disco-rock anthem released?

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Which musician is known as the "Demon of Screamin'"?

Which musician is known as the "Demon of Screamin'"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 9, 2024

When rock was still finding its wildest voices in the 1970s, his glass-shattering vocals and banshee wails became so notorious that fans gave him a devilishly fitting nickname. So which legendary singer earned the title "Demon of Screamin'"?

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