Answer: Paul Orndorff & Rowdy Roddy Piper
Mohammad Ali was the guest referee, Yankees manager Billy Martin was the ring announcer and Liberace was the timekeeper. Eventually The Hulkster pinned Orndorff for the win. Attendance was nearly 20,000 and over one million viewers watched it on closed circuit and pay per view. Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse Ventura served as ringside announcers.
From Quiz: The Totally Rad '80s
Answer: Les Misérables
"Les Misérables" by Victor Hugo was turned into a musical by French composer Claude-Michel Schönberg and lyricist Alain Boublil. Their original show ran for 100 nights in Paris then closed. In 1983, producer Cameron Mackintosh approached the pair about making an English version of the musical. Herbert Kretzmer was hired to write the English lyrics. Originally panned by critics, the show became a huge success with audiences.
Besides the original Broadway production that ran from 1987 until 2003, there have been two revivals from 2003 to 2006 and 2014 to 2016. The original Broadway show won eight Tony Awards. The show has thus far been produced in 42 countries and translated into 21 languages.
In 2012, a film adaptation of the musical was made starring Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway. Hathaway won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Fantine, while the film also won two other Oscars for make-up and sound.
This question was staged by Phoenix Rising team member tazman6619.
From Quiz: The Bomb Diggity Eighties
Answer: Berke Breathed
Garry Trudeau authored "Doonesbury" which many critics felt was the artistic inspiration for Bloom County. Jim Davis was responsible for "Garfield". Mort Sahl never wrote a comic strip, he was popular as a comedian and radio host.
From Quiz: Magnum Opus, PI
Answer: Gordon Gekko
The quote is from 1987's "Wall Street" and reads in its entirety:
"The point is, ladies and gentleman, that greed for lack of a better word, is good. Greed is right. Greed works. Greed clarifies, cuts through and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. Greed, in all of its forms, greed for life, for money, for love, knowledge has marked the upward surge of mankind. And greed, you mark my words, will not only save Teldar Paper, but that other malfunctioning corporation called the USA."
Michael Douglas won an Oscar for his portrayal of Gecko.
From Quiz: 1980s All-American Entertainment
Answer: Love Is A Battlefield
Actually, this is one of my favorite 80s artists. Funny video -- Pat and the girls battle a pimp by shimmying and dancing at him.
From Quiz: Big Eighties Quiz!
Answer: Aretha Franklin
It happened on January 3, 1987. Tina Turner was inducted in 1991, Diano Ross from The Supremes in 1988, and Etta James in 1993.
From Quiz: All About 1987
Answer: Christopher Cross, "Sailing"
At the 1981 Grammies, Chistopher Cross also won Album and Song of the Year.
From Quiz: 1980 - The Winners in Movies, Music, Sports, etc.
Answer: "Higher Love", Steve Winwood
Paul Simon's, "Graceland", won the Grammy the next year, 1987 for record of the year.
From Quiz: 1986 - The Winners in Movies, Music, Sports, etc.
Answer: "Don't be ridiculous."
"Perfect Strangers" aired on ABC from 1986-1993. It starred Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Rebecca Arthur, and Melanie Wilson.
From Quiz: Everything 80s: Part 5
Answer: Fatal Attraction
"Fatal Attraction" starring Glenn Close (Alex Forrest), Anne Archer (Beth Gallagher), and Michael Douglas (Dan Gallagher) showed how a "weekend affair" could go awry. He also starred in "Wall Street," but that was about greed. Then again, isn't this? ;)
From Quiz: I Love the Eighties Too!
Answer: Real Genius
Martha Coolidge directed this 1985 film which also starred Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, and William Atherton.
From Quiz: Everything 80's: Part 3
Answer: Mr. President
Andre Gower was in three short lived shows, "Fathers and Sons," "Mr. President," and "Baby Makes Five." I only remember "Mr. President." It was a sitcom about the first family. Andre played Nick Tresch, son of the President, Samuel Arthur Tresch. The show also starred Conrad Bain, Madeline Kahn, and George C. Scott. It aired from 1987-1988 on Fox.
From Quiz: Forgotten 80s Movies and Television
Answer: Duran Duran
They got this name from the evil character Durand Durand played by Milo O'Shea that "Barbarella" (Jane Fonda) is out to stop.
From Quiz: Everything 80s Part 1
Answer: 867-5309
Tommy Tutone had this 80s hit by the same name.
From Quiz: The 1980s - The Happy Decade
Answer: Black
In the world of "The Smurfs," the evil wizard Gargamel is known for his dark and sinister appearance, which includes his long black robe. This clothing choice is not simply a coincidence, as black is often associated with darkness, evil, and mystery in various cultures around the world. In fact, in medieval Europe, black was a common color worn by sorcerers, witches, and other figures associated with magic and the occult. By dressing Gargamel in a black robe, the creators of "The Smurfs" were able to visually convey his villainous nature to audiences of all ages. Interestingly, Gargamel's black robe is not his only identifying feature -- he also has a signature hunchbacked posture, a long nose, and wild, unkempt hair. Together, these characteristics help to make Gargamel one of the most memorable and recognizable villains in 80s entertainment.
From Quiz: 80s Entertainment
Answer: Knight Industries Two Thousand
"Knight Rider" first aired in the U.S. on September 26, 1982. There were a total of 4 seasons with the last episode airing on August 8, 1986. It starred future 'Baywatcher' David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight and William Daniels as the voice of K.I.T.T., a high-performance sports car, (a 1982 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am), fitted with artificial intelligence battling forces of evil!
From Quiz: Are You an 80s Kid?
Answer: Transformers
The Transformers were the best toys in the world.
From Quiz: Children of the 80s
Answer: DeLorean
The Doc builds a time machine out of a DeLorean.
From Quiz: The 80s Were Awesome!
Answer: Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids were so popular that some have referred to them as the ultimate '80s toy. They were the brainchild of art student Xavier Roberts, and were first picked up for distribution by Coleco in 1982. Initially, there were nine different head types randomly matched to a variety of bodies resulting in many different doll designs. The idea behind Cabbage Patch Kids was that they were adopted by customers, rather than purchased. After "birth", the dolls lived and played at Babyland General until they were "adopted".
This question was patched together by Phoenix Rising team member JCSon.
From Quiz: The Bomb Diggity Eighties
Answer: A Ferrari 308
The classic Ferrari 308 was red. Magnum did not own the car, it was on loan from his mysterious employer, Robin Masters.
From Quiz: Magnum Opus, PI
Answer: Lee Iacocca
The proceeds of "Iacocca: An Autobiography" are said to have been donated to diabetes research. Sales figures are from "Publisher's Weekly".
From Quiz: 1980s All-American Entertainment
Answer: Midland
Odessa is in Texas near Midland, League City is in Galveston County south of Houston, and Bulverde is a town just north of San Antonio.
From Quiz: Big Eighties Quiz!
Answer: New York Giants
On January 25, 1987 the New York Giants defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 39-20 in Pasadena, California.
From Quiz: All About 1987
Answer: The Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies won The World Series in six games. Mike Schmidt of the Phillies was named Most Valuable Player for the series.
From Quiz: 1980 - The Winners in Movies, Music, Sports, etc.
Answer: The New York Mets
The 1986 World Series will always be remembered for the ball that went thru Bill Buckner of the Red Sox's legs. Hit by Mookie Wilson of The Mets in game 6 of The World Series. The Mets won that game 6-5 in the 10th inning, and won the World Series two days later.
From Quiz: 1986 - The Winners in Movies, Music, Sports, etc.
Answer: 1989
From Quiz: I Love the Eighties Too!
Answer: Footloose
This 1984 flick starred Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, and John Lithgow. "Holding out for a Hero" was performed by Bonnie Tyler, "Dancing in the Sheets" was performed by Shalimar, and "Almost Paradise" was a duet performed by Ann Wilson and Mike Reno. Other songs on the popular soundtrack included the title track "Footloose" and "Let's Hear it for the Boy".
From Quiz: Everything 80's: Part 3
Answer: The Terminator
James Cameron and team made the right choice here by giving the role to Arnold Schwarzenegger. As of October 2002 he is working on "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" due out sometime in 2003.
From Quiz: Everything 80s Part 2
Answer: Press Your Luck
This show was extremely popular after its demise. It has been revamped for the game show network under the new name "Whammy".
From Quiz: Everything 80s Part 1
Answer: Ricky Stratton
Ricky Schroeder's character on the hit 80s tv show 'Silver Spoons' was named Ricky Stratton. The show revolved around a young wealthy boy, Ricky Stratton, who lived with his eccentric and fun-loving father Edward Stratton III. The character of Ricky Stratton was created to reflect the personality of the real-life Ricky Schroeder, who was known for being charismatic and charming on and off-screen. 'Silver Spoons' was an incredibly popular show during the 80s and was known for its catchy theme tune and light-hearted humour. The show ran for 5 seasons and helped launch Schroeder's career as an actor at a young age. Schroeder went on to star in several other popular movies and tv shows in the 80s and 90s, but his role as Ricky Stratton remains one of his most well-known to this day.
From Quiz: 80s Entertainment
Answer: Punky Brewster
"Punky Brewster" aired in the U.S. from September 16, 1984 until May 27, 1988 with a total of 88 episodes. The song is called, "Every Time I Turn Around" and was written by Judy Hart Angelo and Gary Portnoy, who also sung it. The lyrics are: "Maybe the world is blind, or just a little unkind, don't know.
Seems you can't be sure, of anything anymore.
Although, you may be lonely and then, one day you're smiling again.
Every time I turn around,
I see the girl that turns my world around, standing there.
Everytime I turn around,
Her spirit's lifting me right off the ground, what's gonna be?
Guess we'll just wait and see." (Judy and Gary also wrote the "Cheers" theme, "Where Everybody Knows Your Name", with Gary singing the lyrics.)
From Quiz: Are You an 80s Kid?
Answer: The Sweathogs
From "Welcome Back Kotter", first aired from September 9, 1975 to August 10, 1979 .. not quite the 1980s!
From Quiz: 1980s Kids
Answer: Kenner
A source has informed that now, however, all of the NEW Star Wars toys are being made by Hasbro. Hmmm, and I thought they only made GI JOE!
From Quiz: Children of the 80s
Answer: Kathleen Turner
From Quiz: The 80s Were Awesome!
Answer: The Bourne Identity
Ludlum published the first novel in the "Bourne" series in 1980, called "The Bourne Identity". It is a spy thriller that tells of a man with amnesia that is trying to figure out why everyone including the CIA is out to kill him. Ludlum went on to publish two sequels before his death. Eric Van Lustbader then took the reigns and continues to tell the story of Jason Bourne. Matt Damon starred in the 2002 film of the same name.
From Quiz: The Totally Rad '80s
Answer: Margaret Thatcher
Ah, the '80s! For ladies it was a time of big hair, big sleeves, big glasses and, thanks to Joan Collins and Dynasty, big shoulder pads. Designer Giorgio Armani was instrumental in taking power dressing to a new level by tailoring men's suits for women.
For Margaret Thatcher, it was part of the persona she deliberately took on to compete in world - and domestic - politics. Her dresser was Margaret King and it was she who was pivotal in developing the style for which Margaret Thatcher was known.
This question was fashioned by Phoenix Rising team member VegemiteKid.
From Quiz: The Bomb Diggity Eighties
Answer: MTV
MTV began in 1981 and, as many may recall, began with a video for The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star". The original goal of the network was to feature a consistent stream of music videos, wall to wall, to support this particular stream of the arts on a platform much more easily disseminative than via LP or cassette or compact disc. The generation grew up with the network well into the 1990s and before long, they started featuring original programming (eg. "Beavis and Butthead" and "Ren and Stimpy"). Now, they have "Jersey Shore". To promote their scripted and reality programming, MTV canceled their last remaining vestige for music videos, "Total Request Live" in 2008.
From Quiz: Kyle is Alive...in the '80s!
Answer: Ombudsman
Opus was often frustrated by the quality of feedback that he received as Ombudsman.
From Quiz: Magnum Opus, PI
Answer: "American Gigolo"
The movie also marked a turning point in the career of designer Giorgio Armani who styled the wardrobe of the film's star, Richard Gere.
From Quiz: 1980s All-American Entertainment
Answer: Pitfall
"Panama Jack" is not a video game, "Defender" featured a spaceship blasting enemies over a city skyline, and "Dungeons and Dragons" did actually come out with a video game, but it was created by another game manufacturer. Atari will always be a classic!
From Quiz: Big Eighties Quiz!
