He starred in the 2 films whose soundtracks were the top 2 best-selling albums of 1978

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Tuesday, June 13 2023!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Actors

Today’s contestants are Suresh Krishnan, Joe Seibert and Laura Blyler Scanland.

Today’s Final Jeopardy

He starred in the 2 films whose soundtracks were the top 2 best-selling albums of 1978

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: John Travolta

Final Jeopardy Explanation

John Travolta starred in “Grease” and “Saturday Night Fever,” both released in 1978, which had film soundtracks that became the top two best-selling albums of that year.

“Grease” featured Travolta as Danny Zuko alongside Olivia Newton-John. The film’s soundtrack includes hits like “You’re the One That I Want,” “Summer Nights,” and “Hopelessly Devoted to You.”

“Saturday Night Fever” showcased his iconic role as Tony Manero. The film’s soundtrack, primarily performed by the Bee Gees, featured hits like “Stayin’ Alive,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” and “Night Fever” and popularized disco music around the world.

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