General Anger:
* Pissed off: This was a very common way to express anger, and it's still used today.
* Ticked off: Similar to "pissed off," but maybe a little less intense.
* Riled up: This implies that someone has been provoked and is now angry.
* Upset: A gentler way to say "angry," often used to describe someone feeling hurt or disappointed.
* Seething: This describes someone who is barely controlling their anger.
More Extreme Anger:
* Livid: This describes someone who is very angry, often with a red face.
* Furious: A very strong word for anger.
* Fuming: Similar to "seething," but with a more outward display of anger.
* Off the chain: This implies someone is acting out of control and angry.
Specific Situations:
* Mad as a hornet: This is used when someone is very, very angry, like a hornet that's been disturbed.
* Fit to be tied: This describes someone who is so angry that they are about to lose control.
* Hot under the collar: This implies someone is flustered and angry.
Remember, slang can be regional and generational, so these terms may not have been used everywhere in the 70s. It's also important to consider the context and who you're talking to when using slang.