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TV Theme Songs of the 1990s Trivia Quiz

Are you a fanatic when it comes to television theme songs? Do you hum the tunes over your morning paper? Well, give this quiz a whirl. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by StriderLOTR. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
StriderLOTR

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,325

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
7446

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Question 1 of 10

1. What television show is this theme song from? 'Wheels on fire, rolling down the road. Best notify my next of kin, this wheel shall explode.' Hint

Absolutely Fabulous

The Heights

Providence

Clueless

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Question 2 of 10

2. The theme song for "Party of Five" was a big hit. What was the name of the song and who sang it? Hint

"Closer to Free" by the BoDeans

"Monkey Wrench" by the Foo Fighters

"I Don't Want to Wait" by Paula Cole

"Good Luck" by Exene Cervenka

3. Name the show of this theme song: "She was working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens,
Til her boyfriend kicked her out in one of those crushing scenes.
What was she to do, where was she to go
She was out on her fanny."
Hint

The Jersey

Hope and Faith

The Nanny

Less Than Perfect

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Question 4 of 10

4. What show is the following theme from? "There are places I'll remember all my life
Though some have changed
Some forever not for better,
Some have gone and some remain
All these places had their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living,
In my life I've loved them all."
Hint

Once and Again

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The Gilmore Girls

Providence

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Question 5 of 10

5. The theme song of the television show "The Heights" was sung by Jamie Kennedy.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. This theme is from which show? "She's got the moves, she's got the look,
In fact she wrote the book.
The lady's got the universe on a string.
She's got everything.
She's got everything."
Hint

Veronica's Closet

Hang Time

Suddenly Susan

Roseanne

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Question 7 of 10

7. The theme song to "Mad About You" was co-written by Paul Reiser.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. What show has this theme song? "Hangin' out down the street.
The same old thing we did last week.
Not a thing to do but talk to you
Whoa . . . yeah.
We're all alright! We're all alright!
Hello Wisconsin!"
Hint

Any Day Now

C.S.I Miami

Ellen

That '70s Show

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Question 9 of 10

9. The theme song to "Gilmore Girls" was originally recorded in the 1970s by Tanya Stern and her son for a television commercial.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What early 1990's show is this from? "Don't know about the future, that's anybody's guess.
Ain't no good reason for getting all depressed.
Buy up your pad and pencil. I'll give you a piece of my mind.
In my opinionation, the sun is gonna surely shine."
Hint

Blossom

Beverly Hills, 90210

My Two Dads

Yes, Dear

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What television show is this theme song from? 'Wheels on fire, rolling down the road. Best notify my next of kin, this wheel shall explode.'

Answer: Absolutely Fabulous

"Ab Fab" as the show's fans call it began in 1992 on the BBC in the United Kingdom. In 1994, Comedy Central picked up the series and the show achieved international success. In 2003 The Oxygen channel picked up the series and in November of that year began airing six new episodes.

2. The theme song for "Party of Five" was a big hit. What was the name of the song and who sang it?

Answer: "Closer to Free" by the BoDeans

"Closer to Free" by the Bodeans reached #16 on Billboard's top 40 chart in 1996 due in large part to it's use as the theme song for "Party of Five". The song was originally released three years earlier on their "Go Slow Down" album. In 1996 "Party of Five" won a Golden Globe for Best TV Drama Series.

3. Name the show of this theme song: "She was working in a bridal shop in Flushing, Queens, Til her boyfriend kicked her out in one of those crushing scenes. What was she to do, where was she to go She was out on her fanny."

Answer: The Nanny

Charles Shaughnessy played Maxwell Sheffield on the hit comedy series, but he also appeared on the hit daytime soap opera "Days of Our Lives" as Shane Donovan from 1984 to 1992. Fran Drescher was nominated in both 1996 and 1997 for an Emmy for best Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal as the Jewish nanny from Flushing.

4. What show is the following theme from? "There are places I'll remember all my life Though some have changed Some forever not for better, Some have gone and some remain All these places had their moments With lovers and friends I still can recall Some are dead and some are living, In my life I've loved them all."

Answer: Providence

In 2004, star Melina Kanakaredes is slated to star in "Into the Fire" which follows the story of Walter Hartwig, a lieutenant in the New York City Harbor Unit, who finally comes to terms with what is really important about this life. Mike Farrell who played Dr. Jim Hansen on the show, is probably best known for his work on "M*A*S*H" as Dr. B.J. Hunnicut 1975-1983.

5. The theme song of the television show "The Heights" was sung by Jamie Kennedy.

Answer: False

"The Heights" was a short lived FOX drama about a blue-collar rock band chronicling their ups and downs and revolving relationships. The theme song, "How Do You Talk to an Angel" featuring Jamie Walters hit #1 on the Billboard charts in early November 1992, one week before the show was canceled.

6. This theme is from which show? "She's got the moves, she's got the look, In fact she wrote the book. The lady's got the universe on a string. She's got everything. She's got everything."

Answer: Veronica's Closet

The executive producers and creators of the hit show "Friends" also created "Veronica's Closet". Dan Cortese who played Laird Perry Rollins on the show also was host of "MTV Sports" in 1992.

7. The theme song to "Mad About You" was co-written by Paul Reiser.

Answer: True

Don Was and Paul Reiser co-wrote the theme song. In 1994 "Mad About You" won a Golden Globe for Best TV Comedy Series. Paul Reiser was nominated for an Emmy for best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series 1994-1999. Actress Helen Hunt, who played Jamie Buckman on the series is also an accomplished film actress winning an Academy Award for her role in "As Good as it Gets" opposite Jack Nicholson.

8. What show has this theme song? "Hangin' out down the street. The same old thing we did last week. Not a thing to do but talk to you Whoa . . . yeah. We're all alright! We're all alright! Hello Wisconsin!"

Answer: That '70s Show

Both Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace inked deals guaranteeing them 6-8 millions dollars for the seventh and final season of the show in 2003. The rest of their castmates received approximately 1.3 million. In January 2004, Topher and Ashton went head to head in film when Ashton's "The Butterfly Effect" and Topher's "Win a Date With Tad Hamilton" battled it out for top spot in the movie box office.

9. The theme song to "Gilmore Girls" was originally recorded in the 1970s by Tanya Stern and her son for a television commercial.

Answer: False

The song "Where You Lead" was originally written by Carole King and Toni Stern in the 1970's. When it was released women's groups were in an uproar because they felt it was anti- feminist. Carole King and her daughter Louise Goffin re-recorded the song especially for the show. "Gilmore Girls" can be seen in over 20 countries around the world including France, Singapore, Australia and the Philippines.

10. What early 1990's show is this from? "Don't know about the future, that's anybody's guess. Ain't no good reason for getting all depressed. Buy up your pad and pencil. I'll give you a piece of my mind. In my opinionation, the sun is gonna surely shine."

Answer: Blossom

The theme song "My Opinionation" was written by Mike Post and Steve Geyer. Mike Post has worked as a composer for other hit TV shows such as "The Six Million Dollar Man", "Law & Order", "NYPD Blue" and "Doogie Howser M.D.". The song appears on "NBC: Soundtrack of Must See TV" along with over thirty other NBC hit theme songs.

Source: Author StriderLOTR

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