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The 1970s was packed with iconic TV shows, unforgettable music, blockbuster movies, and historic events. Whether you lived through it or just love the era, this 1970s trivia for seniors will bring back great memories and test your knowledge!

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Why This 1970s Trivia is Great for Seniors

Trivia isn’t just fun - it’s a great way to relive memories, spark conversations, and keep your brain sharp! Whether you loved groovy music, hit TV shows, or blockbuster movies, this 1970s trivia will bring it all back.

  • Boosts memory & cognitive skills
  • Perfect for social game nights
  • A fun way to reminisce about the good old days

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1970s Trivia for Seniors: TV, Music, Movies and More!

Below, you’ll find multiple-choice trivia questions covering hit music, blockbuster movies, and key historical moments from the 1970s. Write down your answers as you go, then check them at the end. After that, test your knowledge with the TV trivia questions!

1970s Music Trivia Questions

1. What band released the 1977 hit Stayin’ Alive?
A) The Jackson 5
B) The Bee Gees
C) Earth, Wind & Fire
D) ABBA

2. Who sang Take Me Home, Country Roads?
A) Kenny Rogers
B) John Denver
C) Willie Nelson
D) Glen Campbell

3. Which 70s rock band was known for Hotel California?
A) The Eagles
B) Fleetwood Mac
C) Led Zeppelin
D) The Rolling Stones

4. Dancing Queen was a massive hit for which group?
A) The Carpenters
B) ABBA
C) The Bee Gees
D) Blondie



1970s Movie Trivia Questions

5. What 1975 thriller made people afraid to go in the water?
A) Jaws
B) The Exorcist
C) The Omen
D) Psycho

6. Who played Rocky Balboa in Rocky (1976)?
A) Al Pacino
B) Sylvester Stallone
C) Robert De Niro
D) Clint Eastwood

7. What sci-fi film introduced the world to Darth Vader in 1977?
A) Close Encounters of the Third Kind
B) Star Trek: The Motion Picture
C) Star Wars
D) The Black Hole

8. What musical film featured John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John?
A) Hair
B) Grease
C) Saturday Night Fever
D) Flashdance



1970s History & Pop Culture Trivia

9. What was the name of the first space station launched by NASA in 1973?
A) Apollo 11
B) Skylab
C) Voyager 1
D) Challenger

10. What major event caused long gas lines in the U.S. during the 70s?
A) The Oil Crisis
B) The Great Depression
C) The Stock Market Crash
D) The Watergate Scandal

11. What year did Elvis Presley pass away?
A) 1975
B) 1976
C) 1977
D) 1978

12. Who became U.S. president after Richard Nixon resigned in 1974?
A) Gerald Ford
B) Jimmy Carter
C) Ronald Reagan
D) Lyndon B. Johnson


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1970s Trivia for Seniors: How Well Do You Know 70s TV?

Do you remember the good old days of 70s television? The catchy theme songs, unforgettable characters, and funny sitcoms made this decade truly special! Whether you spent evenings watching Happy Days, The Brady Bunch, or M*A*S*H, this entertaining 70s TV trivia quiz will bring back great memories.

Try these 15 trivia questions and see how much you remember! If you love TV trivia, don’t miss the printable games below for even more fun.

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1. All in the Family (1971-1979): What was the name of Archie Bunker's wife on the show?

Answer: Archie Bunker's wife was named Edith Bunker.

2. Happy Days (1974-1984): Who played Fonzie on Happy Days?

Answer: The character Arthur Fonzarelli was played by Henry Winkler.

3. M*A*S*H (1972-1983): What is the nickname of the army surgeon who is the central character in M*A*S*H?

Answer: Captain Benjamin Franklin Pierce, played by Alan Alda was nicknamed "Hawkeye."

4. The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970-1977): What was the name of Mary Richards' boss at the Minneapolis newsroom?

Answer: Mary's boss was Lou Grant, played by Ed Asner.

5. The Brady Bunch (1969 -1974): The Brady Bunch featured how many kids?

Answer: Six. Three girls and Three boys.

6. The Six Million Dollar Man (1974-1978): What was the character Steve Austin's occupation before becoming the Six Million Dollar Man?

Answer: The character Steve Austin was an astronaut before becoming the Six Million Dollar Man.

7. Charlie's Angels (1976-1981): Who played the role of Jill Munroe, one of the original Charlie's Angels?

Answer: Farrah Fawcett played the role of Jill Munroe, in the original Charlie's Angels.

8. The Love Boat (1977-1986): What was the name of the ship on The Love Boat?

Answer: The ship in The Love Boat was named the Pacific Princess.

9. The Jeffersons (1975-1985): What was the occupation of George Jefferson, a central character on The Jeffersons?

Answer: George Jefferson's occupation was a successful businessman (millionaire) who owned a chain of 7 dry-cleaning stores.

10. Starsky & Hutch (1975-1979): What kind of car did Starsky and Hutch drive in the series?

Answer: Starsky and Hutch drove a red 1974 Ford Gran Torino.

11. The Dukes of Hazzard (1979-1985): What was the name of the Duke family's car, famous for its horn?

Answer: Their car was named General Lee.

12. Hawaii Five-O (1968-1980): Who played the role of Detective Steve McGarrett, the leader of the Hawaii Five-O team?

Answer: Jack Lord played the role of Detective Steve McGarrett.

13. What show was a direct spin off from Happy Days? It premiered: January 27, 1976

Answer: Laverne & Shirley

14. What show was so successful, that it spawned three spinoffs?

Answer: The Mary Tyler Moore Show was so successful that it spawned three spinoffs: Rhoda (1974-78), Phyllis (1975-77), and Lou Grant (1977-82).

15. What famous detective has her best-selling poster hanging in the Smithsonian?

Answer: Farrah Fawcett from Charlie's Angels. The 1976 swimsuit pinup poster of Farrah Fawcett holds the record at over 12 million copies sold. The bestselling poster of all time now hangs in the Smithsonian Institute.

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Multiple Choice TV Trivia Game

Test your knowledge of classic 70s TV shows with this printable multiple-choice quiz!

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TV Stars & Shows Matching Game

Think you remember who starred in which show? Match 36 famous actors to the TV series that made them famous!

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Fill in the Blank: Complete the Famous TV Catchphrase

I had so much fun creating these games that I had to add one more! Test your memory by completing these classic 70s TV catchphrases and the show. Play while you wait for your downloads - or just for fun!

  1. Up your nose with a rubber ________. 

  2. Good night, John ______. 

  3. Stifle yourself, _______.

  4. Ayyyy______! 

  5. Nanu, ______! 

  6. Sit on ___! 

  7. You big __________. 

  8. Book 'em ________!

  9. De plane! De __________!

  10. Who loves you, _______. 

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How to Play 1970s Trivia in a Group

Group Play Instructions:

  1. Choose a quiz host to read the questions aloud.
  2. Each player writes down their answers or calls them out.
  3. The host reveals the correct answer after each question.
  4. Each correct answer = 1 point.
  5. The player with the most points wins!

Fun Bonus Challenge!

If multiple players tie, they must name three (or more) 1970s pop culture moments - from music, movies, TV, or history - within 3 minutes. The player who gets the most correct wins!


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1970s Trivia Answers

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1970s Music Trivia Answers

1. B) The Bee Gees (Stayin’ Alive)
2. B) John Denver (Take Me Home, Country Roads)
3. A) The Eagles (Hotel California)
4. B) ABBA (Dancing Queen)

1970s Movie Trivia Answers

5. A) Jaws
6. B) Sylvester Stallone (Rocky)
7. C) Star Wars
8. B) Grease

1970s History & Pop Culture Trivia Answers

9.   B) Skylab
10. A) The Oil Crisis
11. C) 1977
12. A) Gerald Ford

Fill in the Blank Catchphrase Answers

  1. Up your nose with a rubber hose. (Welcome Back, Kotter)
  2. Good night, John Boy. (The Waltons)
  3. Archie Bunker often said, "Stifle yourself, Edith." (All in the Family)
  4. Ayyyyyyyyyyyy! (Happy Days)
  5. Nanu, Nanu! (Mork & Mindy)
  6. Sit on it! (Happy Days)
  7. You big dummy. (Sanford & Son)
  8. Book 'em Danno! (Hawaii 5-0)
  9. De plane! De plane! (Fantasy Island)
  10. Who loves you, baby. (Kojak)

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