1976: Disco, Rocky & The Love Boat - How Well Do You Know The Bicentennial Year In Entertainment?

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In 1976, things were pretty groovy. Disco was the hottest thing going, Andy Warhol was at the top of his game, and flared pants and big afros were spotted everywhere from Sunset Boulevard to Broadway. The 1970s was the decade of some legendary films, from Rocky to Taxi Driver to A Star is Born. Television was in its sitcom heyday, with shows like All in the Family, M*A*S*H, Happy Days and The Jeffersons getting high ratings and making America laugh.

In this quiz, we're going to test your knowledge of the highs and lows of 1976 entertainment. So put on your tube tops, don your sequined halterneck shirts, blazers and spandex shorts, and fire up your Disco ball. Can you dig it?


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1976 Entertainment Quiz Questions

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Question 1

For all you fans of the series The Love Boat (admit it!), you have the 1976 movie of the same name to thank for the series. What was the sexy ship that set sail every week from 1977 onward?

  • A
    U.S.S. Starfish
  • B
    S.S. Pacific Princess
  • C
    The Mediterranean Mayflower
  • D
    H.M.S. Pinafore

Question 2

When it comes to memorable moments from a 1976 movie, nothing quite compares to the infamous "bucket of blood" scene. What film used corn syrup and food coloring to replicate the pig's blood that soaks the protagonist?

  • A
    The Omen
  • B
    Carrie
  • C
    The Pig's Blood Chronicles
  • D
    Look What's Happened to Rosemary's Baby

Question 3

The 1976 Academy Awards featured the first film since 1934's It Happened One Night to sweep the "Big 5" categories. Directed by Milos Forman, name this Jack Nicholson vehicle.

  • A
    One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
  • B
    The Passenger
  • C
    The Shining
  • D
    Chinatown

Question 4

A remake of Wild Cherry's 1976 smash "Play That Funky Music" was actually the A side of Vanilla Ice's hit song "Ice Ice Baby". Finish the insightful lyric: "Dancin' and singin', and movin' to the" what?

  • A
    Groovin'
  • B
    Music
  • C
    Tunage
  • D
    Upper East Side

Question 5

In 1976, Montreal hosted the Summer Olympics and one of the participating athletes recorded a record seven perfect 10s in her sport. As they say in French: "sensationnel!" Name this storied athlete.

  • A
    Nadia Comaneci
  • B
    Dorothy Hamill
  • C
    Edwin Moses
  • D
    Bruce Jenner

Question 6

In the summer of 1976, the series Alice debuted on CBS, introducing the expression "Kiss My Grits" into our collective lexicon (for better or for worse). What was the catchy theme song of this successful show?

  • A
    "There's a New Girl In Town"
  • B
    "Alice in Wonderland"
  • C
    “Making Our Dreams Come True"
  • D
    "Welcome Back"

Question 7

1976 saw the second installment of a documentary that chronicled some of MGM's biggest movies of all time. Hosted by Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, what was the name of this film?

  • A
    That's Entertainment, Part II
  • B
    Fancy Feet of Film, Part II
  • C
    Presenting Hollywood, Part II
  • D
    Long Live The Musical, Part II

Question 8

1976 had a lot of great music, but let's start with the biggest hit of the year. With the lyric "What's wrong with that, I'd like to know" what song topped Billboard magazine's Top 100 songs of the year?

  • A
    "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago
  • B
    "Silly Love Songs" by Wings
  • C
    "Rock 'N Me" by Steve Miller Band
  • D
    "The Boys Are Back In Town" by Thin Lizzy

Question 9

The only thing better than a disco classic is a disco classic reimagined by Gloria Estefan. Who recorded the original 1976 version of "Turn the Beat Around" that Estefan reimagined in 1994 for the movie The Specialist?

  • A
    Diana Ross
  • B
    Elton John and Kiki Dee
  • C
    Vicki Sue Robinson
  • D
    Alicia Bridges

Question 10

A lot more came out of the Bicentennial year than just patriotism and fireworks, like one of Schoolhouse Rock's most famous songs. Created as part of a celebration of America, and voiced by famed trumpeter Jack Sheldon, it was called "I'm Just a" what?

  • A
    Flag
  • B
    Bill
  • C
    Founding Father
  • D
    Country

Question 11

Known more as writer and director of movies such as Defending Your Life than a serious actor, who made his acting debut in 1976 playing one of Betsy's co-workers named Tom in Taxi Driver?

  • A
    Garth Brooks
  • B
    Albert Brooks
  • C
    Mel Brooks
  • D
    James Brooks

Question 12

When it comes to celebrities' personal lives in 1976, two of the top stories were Tina Turner filing for divorce from Ike in July, and Liz Taylor marrying her 6th husband in December. Who did she marry that time?

  • A
    Eddie Fisher
  • B
    John Warner
  • C
    Larry Fortensky
  • D
    Woody Allen

Question 13

Believe it or not, some kid actors from the 1970s actually turned out okay. In 1976, Helen Hunt was just getting started, playing a young girl named Helga Wagner on what series?

  • A
    Hawaii 5-0
  • B
    Swiss Family Robinson
  • C
    Mad About You: The Early Years
  • D
    Marcus Welby, M.D.

Question 14

You can't talk 1976 pop culture without mentioning the real heavyweight at the box office: Rocky. Instead of Talia Shire, who did the studio almost tap to play the iconic character Adrian?

  • A
    Bea Arthur
  • B
    Carrie Fisher
  • C
    Meryl Streep
  • D
    Susan Sarandon

Question 15

ABC cornered the market on hit shows in 1976, holding down the top two most popular series of the year with Happy Days and Laverne & Shirley. Which of these other series that year called American Broadcasting Company home?

  • A
    One Day at a Time
  • B
    M*A*S*H
  • C
    All in the Family
  • D
    Charlie's Angels

Question 16

The 1976 novel Trinity is a classic of historical fiction, all about the strife in Ireland in the 1970s. Described by the New York Times as having a "kind of relentless power," who wrote this novel about the clash between Catholics and Protestants?

  • A
    Leon Uris
  • B
    Jim Davis
  • C
    Jack Higgins
  • D
    Gore Vidal

Question 17

In 1976, the very first song from "Weird Al" Yankovic called "Belvedere Cruisin'" aired when a Southern California DJ named "Barry" Hansen played it on his show. By what name is Hansen better known?

  • A
    Rick Dees
  • B
    Howard Stern
  • C
    Dr. Demento
  • D
    Casey Kasem

Question 18

If you were a teenager in 1976, and you weren't listening to the album Frampton Comes Alive, you weren't really alive, man. What Rolling Stones song did Frampton cover on that legendary double album?

  • A
    Jumpin' Jack Flash
  • B
    Ruby Tuesday
  • C
    Satisfaction
  • D
    There was no Rolling Stones cover

Question 19

What happened in the garage of Steve Jobs' parents' house in 1976 would forever change the world, and lead to the creation of Apple TV+ more than 40 year later. In what California town was the garage where Jobs and Wozniak conceived of Apple?

  • A
    Fresno
  • B
    Los Gatos
  • C
    Los Altos
  • D
    Palo Alto

Question 20

In 1976, Robert Redford was arguably at the height of his career, and his ability to make female moviegoers swoon brought millions to the movies. Who starred opposite Redford in the actor's only movie released that year?

  • A
    James Caan
  • B
    Barbra Streisand
  • C
    Paul Newman
  • D
    Dustin Hoffman

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