Trivia Contest

Just for fun, and because it was all done so easy to post, here are some of the questions from the 60s/70s Trivia Contest we'll be using at tomorrow night's retro party. See how many you can get WITHOUT looking them up on the internet. GOOD LUCK!

NEWS:

1. In which year was daylight savings time observed all year in order to save fuel due to a gasoline shortage? 1974
2. In 1970, the Federal Food and Drug Administration ordered the massive recall of what product? Canned tuna
3. In 1971, this Jesuit priest was charged with conspiracy for plotting to kidnap Henry Kissinger. Priest Daniel Berrigan
4. In 1961, Ray Kroc opened 200 of these in southern California. McDonalds

TELEVISION:

1. In "The Partridge Family", who played Laurie's boyfriend in the episode where Laurie got braces? Mark Hamill
2. The pilot for Hawaii Five-O aired on September 20, 1968 as a two hour movie. What was the title of this movie? "Cocoon"
3. In addition to her recurring role on the show "Different Strokes", Janet Jackson guest starred on this show as a girl who was being physically abused. "Good Times"
4. Which variety show host used to end his show by saying: "Good night and God bless"? Red Skelton

MOVIES:

1. Describe Alfred Hitchcock's cameo appearance in the movie, "The Birds". Exiting a pet shop with two terriers.
2. What major law was violated in the movie, "Smokey and the Bandit". (Bandit, this one is for you!) Smuggling Coors beer
3. Name the two movies that Michael Crichton made (before Jurassic Park) about a theme park out of control. "West World" and "Future World"
4. What was Rizzo's real name in "Grease"? Betty

FADS AND FASHIONS:

1. A swirled pastry that was warmed like a Pop Tart in the toaster. It had a crunchy outer crust and cinnamon or fruit-favored middle. Danish Go-Rounds
2. Name the popular doll which had hair that would grow longer when you pushed a button on her back. Crissy
3. The best-selling poster in 1976 featured which television actress? Farrah Fawcett-Majors
4. Edward Craven Walker of Britain, an eccentric nudist who founded several nudist colonies, is credited with inventing this 1970s fad which he referred to as "...a sexy thing." Lava Lamp

MUSIC:

1. What was the former profession of Andrea True, who had a smash disco hit with, "More, More, More"? (Underhill?) Porn actress
2. What was Freddie Mercury's real name? Farrokh Bulsara
3. Name the super-group featuring Eric Clapton and Duanne Allman. Derek and the Dominoes
4. Who sang back-up on Carly Simon's hit, "You're So Vain"? Mick Jagger

SPORTS:

1. In 1975, this club fighter went 15 rounds against champion boxer Muhammad Ali and inspired Sylvester Stallone to write "Rocky". Chuck Wepner
2. What athlete was named "Athlete of the Decade" for the 1960s by the Associated Press? Arnold Palmer
3. In 1977, this driver won the Indianapolis 500 for a record 4th time. A.J. Foyt
4. What was the collective title given to Gary Larsen, Alan Page, Carl Eller and Jim Marshall? Purple People Eaters

ANSWERS WILL APPEAR IN MY NEXT POST.

ANSWER TO YESTERDAY'S QUESTION: MIKE NAILED IT - NELSON.