How Far Did Popular Culture Change 1973-80 Flashcards
What film won the Best Picture Oscar in 1978?
The Deer Hunter
A film about the Vietnam War
Which network began broadcasting in 1980?
Cable Network News (CNN)
CNN was one of the first 24-hour news channels.
What film gave a major boost to dance/disco music in 1977?
Saturday Night Fever
This film also contributed to the international recognition of the Bee Gees.
What miniseries appeared on national television in 1977?
Roots
Roots had a significant cultural impact and addressed issues of race and heritage.
What was the national game of the USA until the 1960s?
Baseball
Baseball was central to American culture and sports identity.
What competition determined the best baseball team in the USA?
World Series
The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball.
What major change occurred in sports broadcasting by the 1970s?
Television became the major medium for sports
This shift allowed a wider range of sports to be broadcast and attracted business sponsorship.
Which sports attracted new audiences through television broadcasts?
Basketball, boxing, motor racing, golf
These sports gained popularity due to their visibility on television.
Which sport became the national game in the USA during the 1970s?
Professional American football
This shift happened mainly due to television’s influence.
Which universities attracted massive home attendances for American football until the 1960s?
Notre Dame, University of Nebraska
Notre Dame and Nebraska had significant followings and sell-out games.
What was the capacity of the University of Nebraska’s stadium from 1962 onwards?
86,000 spectators
The stadium’s large capacity contributed to its sell-out games.
What significant event occurred at Super Bowl X?
The Pittsburgh Steelers scored a touchdown and beat the Dallas Cowboys 21-17. A 30-second advert during the game cost $110,000.
Who was Pete Rozelle and what was his impact on the NFL?
Pete Rozelle was appointed as commissioner of the NFL in 1960 and negotiated a $9.3 million television deal with CBS in 1962, which helped popularize NFL games on television.
What was the significance of the Super Bowl in American culture?
The NFL Super Bowl became an unofficial national holiday, with increasing television audiences and advertising revenues.
How did television impact NFL player salaries from 1970 to 1980?
The average annual salary for NFL players rose from $23,000 in 1970 to $75,000 by 1980.
What changes occurred in the NBA due to television contracts?
The NBA signed lucrative contracts with ESPN and USA Network, which increased the sport’s popularity and financial success.
Which two NBA players became household names by 1980?
Larry Bird and Magic Johnson.
What role did Coca-Cola and Pepsi play in sports sponsorship?
Coca-Cola and Pepsi became major sponsors of sports, including the 1978 FIFA World Cup and various American sports.
What major changes occurred in popular music during the 1960s?
The rise of bands like the Beatles and Rolling Stones, leading to the Woodstock Festival in 1969, marked a significant shift in popular music.
What characterized the fragmentation of popular music in the 1970s?
The emergence of various styles such as disco, punk, and hip hop, along with the popularity of music festivals.
What was the significance of the film Saturday Night Fever?
It popularized disco music and made John Travolta a star, contributing to the disco craze.
What was the influence of punk rock in the 1970s?
Punk rock, led by bands like the Sex Pistols, introduced a rebellious style that contrasted with other popular music.
What new genre emerged from the South Bronx in 1979?
Hip hop, which combined traditional black music forms with rap.
Who were some prominent folk-pop artists in the 1970s?
Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, and Carly Simon.
What major themes were explored in American films from 1973 to 1980?
Films addressed significant political and social issues, including the Mafia and the Vietnam War.
What was the significance of the film One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest?
It dominated the 1975 Academy Awards and was a black comedy set in a mental hospital.
