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1978 - The Winners Trivia Quiz

In 1978 Louise Brown became the world's first human born by IVF. Sony built its first prototype Walkman. "Grease" became the biggest grossing film and "You're the One that I Want" was number one for nine weeks. And these winners...

A multiple-choice quiz by brooklynmike. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
brooklynmike

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
344,017

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1047

Last 3 plays: Guest 78 (8/10), Guest 69 (7/10), Guest 71 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the Grammy in 1978 for Album of the Year? Hint

Steely Dan - "Aja"

Fleetwood Mac - "Rumours"

James Taylor - "J.T"

John Williams conducting the London Symphony - "Star Wars"

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team won the 1978 World Series? Hint

The Atlanta Braves

The New York Mets

The New York Yankees

The Boston Red Soxs

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Question 3 of 10

3. What film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1978? Hint

"Interiors"

"Heaven Can Wait "

"The Deer Hunter"

"Coming Home"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What show won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series for the 1978 season? Hint

"All in the Family"

"M*A*S*H"

"Mork & Mindy"

"Taxi"

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Question 5 of 10

5. What musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1978? Hint

"Ain't Misbehavin'

"On the Twentieth Century"

"Dancin'

"Runaways"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the Oscar in 1978 for Best Actor? Hint

Laurence Olivier

Warren Beatty

Jon Voight

Robert DeNiro

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1978 season? Hint

Dallas Cowboys

Pittsburgh Steelers

Oakland Raiders

Denver Broncos

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal in 1978? Hint

Dolly Parton

Linda Ronstadt

Anne Murray

Emmylou Harris

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the Emmy in 1978 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series? Hint

Peter Falk

Ralph Waite

Jack Klugman

Ed Asner

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Question 10 of 10

10. What movie won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie? Hint

"Animal House"

"Midnight Express"

"Superman"

"Dawn of the Dead"

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 02 2024 : Guest 78: 8/10
Dec 01 2024 : Guest 69: 7/10
Nov 28 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10
Nov 26 2024 : Guest 62: 5/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 104: 5/10
Nov 14 2024 : snhha: 10/10
Nov 12 2024 : Guest 172: 5/10
Nov 10 2024 : Guest 71: 5/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the Grammy in 1978 for Album of the Year?

Answer: Fleetwood Mac - "Rumours"

"Rumours" is the eleventh studio album by British-American rock band Fleetwood Mac. In 2004, "Rumours" was remastered and reissued with the addition of an extra track and a bonus CD of outtakes from the recording sessions.

2. What team won the 1978 World Series?

Answer: The New York Yankees

The 1978 New York Yankees season was the 76th season for the Yankees. The team finished with a record of 100-63 and won the World Series two years in a row.

3. What film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1978?

Answer: "The Deer Hunter"

The "Deer Hunter" had nine nominations and won five awards. Christopher Walken, as Cpl. Nikanor "Nick" Chebotarevich, won his first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

4. What show won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series for the 1978 season?

Answer: "Taxi"

Altogether "Taxi" won eighteen Emmy Awards in its five year run. The show focuses on the employees of the Sunshine Cab Company. The setting is the company's garage in Manhattan.

5. What musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1978?

Answer: "Ain't Misbehavin'

"Ain't Misbehavin'" is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and '30s who were part of the Harlem renaissance. It is named after the song by Fats Waller.

6. Who won the Oscar in 1978 for Best Actor?

Answer: Jon Voight

Jane Fonda also won Best Actress for the same film, "Coming Home". "Coming Home" is a Vietnam War drama directed by Hal Ashby.

7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1978 season?

Answer: Pittsburgh Steelers

Terry Bradshaw, Quarterback for the Steelers was named M.V.P. In 1999, Mr. Bradshaw was ranked No. 44 on The Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players.

8. Who won the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal in 1978?

Answer: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton won for the song "Here You Come Again". In 1999 Miss Parton was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has composed over 3,000 songs.

9. Who won the Emmy in 1978 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series?

Answer: Ed Asner

Ed Asner won for the role of "Lou Grant". Ed Asner played the role of "Lou Grant" for twelve years-- seven years on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and five years on "Lou Grant".

10. What movie won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie?

Answer: "Animal House"

National Lampoon's "Animal House" was a comedy film directed by John Landis.

Source: Author brooklynmike

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