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Kids' TV Shows of the 80's Trivia Quiz

Most of these shows are Canadian, but why don't you give it a try? Growing up in the 80's is definitely a plus. Good luck and have fun remeniscing!

A multiple-choice quiz by juliewinters. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
juliewinters

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
7,013

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1243

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On 'Today's Special', what was the name of Sam's computer? Hint

4LT

XTL

TXL

L-TX4

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the store on 'Sesame Street'?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the show which featured kids producing a newspaper? Hint

'Read all About it'

'The Times'

'Extra Extra'

'Newspaper Club'

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Question 4 of 10

4. The host of 'Reading Rainbow' later starred on which TV series? Hint

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Babylon Five

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Voyager

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which TV show's theme song said, 'My job is taking me far away, to leave the children just wouldn't be good'? Hint

'Dear Aunt Agnes'

'The Elephant Show'

'Harriet's Magic Hats'

'Dr. Snuggles'

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Question 6 of 10

6. What were the names of the original puppets on 'Mr. Dressup'? Hint

Casey and Flinn

Finney and Casey

Casey and Finnegan

Bobby and Finnegan

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Question 7 of 10

7. The recently deceased Robert Homme played on which childrens' series?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. On 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', who was NOT a character? Hint

Cringer

Glimmer

Man at Arms

Orko

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Question 9 of 10

9. When the Care Bears would 'attack', they would say, 'Care Bears, STARE!' What would the Care Bear Cousins say? Hint

ATTACK!

ROAR!

CALL!

HOWL!

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was NOT a character on 'Sesame Street'? Hint

Captain Vegetable

Wacky Willy

Forgetful Jones

Slimey the Worm

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On 'Today's Special', what was the name of Sam's computer?

Answer: TXL

TXL was the name of Sam's multi-functional computer.

2. What is the name of the store on 'Sesame Street'?

Answer: Mr. Hooper's

The store was actually run by Mr. Hooper until he died, when it was taken over by Allan.

3. What was the name of the show which featured kids producing a newspaper?

Answer: 'Read all About it'

I just recently remembered the title of this show after being plagued by it for years! If you got it, congratulations!

4. The host of 'Reading Rainbow' later starred on which TV series?

Answer: Star Trek: The Next Generation

LeVar Burton plays Geordie LaForge on 'Star Trek: The Next Generation'.

5. Which TV show's theme song said, 'My job is taking me far away, to leave the children just wouldn't be good'?

Answer: 'Dear Aunt Agnes'

'Dear Aunt Agnes' was an awesome show about kids living with their overbearing aunt.

6. What were the names of the original puppets on 'Mr. Dressup'?

Answer: Casey and Finnegan

Casey and Finnegan were Mr. Dressup's little puppet friends who lived in the treehouse in his backyard.

7. The recently deceased Robert Homme played on which childrens' series?

Answer: The Friendly Giant

Look up, wa-a-ay up! Sadly, Mr. Homme passed away within the last month.

8. On 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe', who was NOT a character?

Answer: Glimmer

Glimmer was a character on 'She-Ra: Princess of Power'. Sorry!

9. When the Care Bears would 'attack', they would say, 'Care Bears, STARE!' What would the Care Bear Cousins say?

Answer: CALL!

The Care Bear Cousins would 'call', I guess so they wouldn't seem too violent.

10. Who was NOT a character on 'Sesame Street'?

Answer: Wacky Willy

My name is Betty, I like spaghetti! My name is Andy, I like candy! Here he is... Captain Vegetable!

Source: Author juliewinters

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