For some reason, the Summer of '73 is coming to mind for me a lot these days. Nostalgia you say? Pining for your childhood you say? Ridiculous, no Sam Ervin, no Cox, no Dean, of the John variety, you say? Maybe so, but it is coming to mind nonetheless.
So, with that in mind, I've got a little Summer of '73 quiz for you kossacks. For the oldish variety, see if you can remember. For those who can't, or for you young whippersnappers, well, google is your friend.
The quiz on the flip.
- The #1 song of 1973 was?
- The films nominated for Oscars as Best Picture were? The winner was?
- Who was Alexander Butterfield?
- Who was the Senate Minority counsel for the Ervin Commission?
- Who was Hamilton Fish?
- The #1 TV show of 1973 was?
- What was the dirty trick Donald Segretti played on Ed Muskie?
- Who was Bernard Barker?
- What show did Don Cornelius host?
- What teams played in the 1973 NLCS Series? What was the most memorable non-result event of that Series?
Bonus - Who won the Nobel Peace Prize for 1973?
Answers to be provided later, in an hour or so.
Update [2005-7-17 23:3:8 by Armando]: The Answers.
1. A Tie. "Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Old Oak Tree", Tony Orlando & Dawn, and "The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia", Vicki Lawrence, of Carol Burnett fame.
2. The Sting, Winner, The Exorcist, American Graffitti (New Question, directed by?), Cries And Whispers, and A Touch of Class. New Bonus Question - Best Original Song was? Hint -Memories, like . . . "
3. WH Staffer who revealed the Nixon tapes in the hearings. New bonus question, who asked Butterfield the question? Hint - Was a member of the 9/11 Commission.
4. Fred Thompson.
5. GOP Congressman from NY who voted for impeachment. "Aye."
6. All in the Family. "Boy the way Glenn Miller played."
7. The Canuck Letter caper.
8. Watergate burglar and professional anti-communist.
9. Soul Train. the Jumble.
10. Cinncy and the Mets. The event was the fight between Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose.
Bonus - Kissinger and Le Duc Tho.