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Quiz about 1978  The Winners
Quiz about 1978  The Winners

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.
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Author
brooklynmike
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
344,017
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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982
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who won the Grammy in 1978 for Album of the Year? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What team won the 1978 World Series? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What film won the Oscar for Best Picture in 1978? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What show won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series for the 1978 season? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What musical won the Tony for Best Musical in 1978? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Who won the Oscar in 1978 for Best Actor? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1978 season? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Who won the Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal in 1978? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who won the Emmy in 1978 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series? Hint


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



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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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