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4 Family Ties quizzes and 60 Family Ties trivia questions.
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  "Family Ties" Forever    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As a "Family Ties" fan I have created this quiz to test the memory of others who also enjoy watching the series. Have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, tippacanoe28, May 25 03
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  Guests on "Family Ties"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another in my series of famous actors/actresses who have had cameo appearances on T.V series. This time it's on "Family Ties".
Average, 10 Qns, santanigo, Jun 27 04
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  "Family Ties" Quiz   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Take this quiz, and see how much you really know about the greatest tv show of the 1980s. Be sure to sign up to funntrivia before taking the quiz. Goodluck!
Difficult, 25 Qns, MrMiyagi, Feb 06 06
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  "Family Ties" Finale    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is for the second half of the final episode ever of "Family Ties". And yes, I still cry when I watch it!
Tough, 15 Qns, racheld, Feb 29 16
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trivia question Quick Question
This actor, who died in 1993 from drug-induced heart failure, played a 13 year old math tutor in one episode of "Family Ties". Who was it?

From Quiz "Guests on "Family Ties""





Family Ties Trivia Questions
1. Two stars from the T.V series "Married With Children" had cameos on "Family Ties". Which two were they?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: David Faustino and Christina Applegate

David Faustino played Keith Bailey in "To Snatch a Keith" which first aired 21 December, 1983. Christina Applegate played Kitten, member of an all girl band hired by Alex for Leland College's 10th reunion, in the episode "Band on the Run" which aired 26 February, 1987.

2. How old was Alex when he lost his virginity?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Quiz

Answer: 17

He lost his virginity to a college girl whom he delivered groceries to. Good thing Mr. Adler didn't find out!

3. Whose photo is on Alex's bedside table?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Finale

Answer: Richard Nixon

Elyse quickly turns the picture face side down and, of course, Alex places it up the right way after she has left the room.

4. How many seasons did the series run?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Forever

Answer: Seven

The series ran for seven seasons (1982-1989) and 180 episodes were aired during that span. I know that by reading the above dates (1982-1989) it appears that the series ran for eight seasons not seven, but this is how it works: First Season: 1982-1983; Second Season: 1983-1984; Third Season: 1984-1985; Fourth Season: 1985-1986; Fifth Season: 1986-87; Sixth Season: 1987-1988 and Seventh Season: 1988-1989

5. This "Big" actor, when he's not "Saving Private Ryan" or taking a walk on "The Green Mile", likes to appear on T.V shows. He appeared in 3 episodes of "Family Ties" as a character named Ned Donnelly. Who am I talking about?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks played Ned Donnelly in "The Fugitive: Part 1" (1983), "The Fugitive: Part 2" (1983) and "Say Uncle" (1984). He played Josh in "Big" (1988), Captain John Miller in "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) and Paul Edgecomb in "The Green Mile" (1999).

6. What was the name of Mallory's second boyfriend on the show?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Quiz

Answer: Rick

Although at the end of this episode Mallory agreed to keep seeing Rick, he was never again seen in another episode.

7. What item of clothing did Elise find left behind on Alex's bed?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Finale

Answer: A tie

Quote from Elyse; "With all his ties, it's hard to believe he only has one neck."

8. Who was the lovable, but childish next door neighbor of the Keaton family?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Forever

Answer: Skippy

The correct answer is Skippy, who was played by Marc Price. Porky was a pig and Potsie was a character on the tv series "Happy Days".
Jumpy is an adjective for nervousness.

9. Which "Bewitched" star appeared in an episode which aired in 1982, playing a character named Charlie Douglas?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Dick Sargent

Dick Sargent played Charlie in the episode "No Nukes Is Good Nukes". He played the second Darrin Stephens in "Bewitched" from 1969 to 1972. Dick York was the first Darrin Stephens from 1964 to 1969; David White played Larry Tate from 1964 to 1972; and George Tobias played Abner Kravitz from 1964 to 1971.

10. What is Skippy's middle name?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Quiz

Answer: Murray

His full name was Irwin Murray Handleman.

11. Where had the rest of the family gone?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Finale

Answer: They went out for ice-cream

Michael Gross (Steven) has a recurring role on "ER" as Dr John Carter's father.

12. Which star of the series "Third Rock From the Sun" appeared in two episodes of "Family Ties" as one of Andy's kindergarten classmates?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Joseph Gordon-Levitt played Dougie in the episodes "Sign of the Times" (1988) and "Father, Can You Spare a Dime?" (1988).

13. Where was Alex born?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Quiz

Answer: Africa

In "A Christmas Story" it was revealed that Elyse and Steven were in Africa with the Peace Corps when she gave birth to Alex.

14. Who was Alex going to work for?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Finale

Answer: O'Brien, Matthers and Clark

Alex was to be the youngest member of the company as he mentions several times!

15. This actress, who starred in "Stuart Little" and "Beetle Juice", played the Keatons' housekeeper in two episodes of "Family Ties". Who do I mean?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Geena Davis

Geena Davis played the character Karen Nicholson in "Help Wanted" (1984) and "Karen II, Alex 0" (1984). Geena played Barbara in "Beetle Juice" (1988) and Mrs. Eleanor Little in "Stuart Little" (1999).

16. While Nick was eating dinner with the Keatons in the episode "Mr. Wrong," he asked them, "do you always eat like this?"  What was Alex's clever reply?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Forever

Answer: You mean with utensils?

One of the funniest lines in the series. Alex continually looked down on Nick and constantly made snide remarks to him and about him.

17. This actress, who played the character Jo on "Melrose Place", appeared on two episodes of "Family Ties". Who am I talking about?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Daphne Zuniga

Daphne Zuniga played Rachel Miller in the episodes "Double Date" (1984) and "The Graduate" (1984). Heather Locklear played Amanda on "Melrose Place"; Courtney Thorne-Smith played Allison; and Josie Bissett played Jane.

18. At what age did Mallory lose her virginity?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Quiz

Answer: It was never revealed

She was going to make love to her boyfriend Rick, but got cold feet, and backed out at the last minute.

19. What did Andy want Alex to send him?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Finale

Answer: "A picture of the first guy you stand on as you climb the corporate ladder!"

Andy's character was played by Brian Bonsall who went on become an alien on "Star Trek: TNG".

20. In  "4 Rms Ocn Vu"  Alex converts the Keaton household into a hotel.  What team mascot is brought into the house just before Steven Keaton returns home?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Forever

Answer: A kangaroo

The mascot was the kangaroo, the other animals did not appear in the series.

21. This actor, who died in 1993 from drug-induced heart failure, played a 13 year old math tutor in one episode of "Family Ties". Who was it?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: River Phoenix

River Phoenix played Eugene Forbes in "My Tutor" (1985). He died on the 31st October, 1993. Justin Pierce played Casper in the 1995 movie "Kids". He committed suicide by hanging. David Strickland starred in the T.V series "Suddenly Susan" playing Todd Stites from 1996 to 1999. He also committed suicide by hanging. Miko Sotto fell from the ninth floor of a condominium. He starred in the 1999 series "Click".

22. Who did Alex think was his first girlfriend?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Finale

Answer: Ana Krusin

Tracey Pollan, who played Alex's first serious girlfriend, later became Michael J Fox's wife.

23. Which actor played Steven Keaton?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Forever

Answer: Michael Gross

Michael Gross played Steven Keaton.  Michael Landon played many roles including Charles in  "Little House on the Prairie"  and Little Joe in Bonanza".
Michael Douglas is the son of Kirk Douglas (another famous actor) and has starred in several big screen movies.
Michael J. Fox played Alex P. Keaton.

24. Which "Friends" star, who once went "Dancing in the Dark", starred on "Family Ties" from 1987 to 1989?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Courtney Cox

Courteney Cox played Lauren Miller, Alex's girlfriend. Did you know that Courtney originally auditioned for the role of Rachel on "Friends"?

25. Who did Elyse say was Alex's first girlfriend?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Finale

Answer: Michelle Brigante

From 1987-89, Courtney Cox starred as love interest for Alex, as Lauren Miller.

26. In the episode "Heartstrings" (Part 2),  which baseball team did Alex and Steven pull for in the 1984 World Series?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Forever

Answer: Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers actually did defeat the San Diego Padres in the 1984 World Series.
Alex and Steven rejoiced as they watched the Tigers win, but their joy ended abruptly when Steven received a phone call informing him that his father had passed away.

27. One of the regular cast members of "Seinfeld" appeared in one episode of "Family Ties" in 1988. They were also in the movie "Soul Man" (1986). Who was it?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Julia Louis-Dreyfus played Susan 'Raindrop' White, Esq. in the episode "Read It and Weep: Part 2". In "Soul Man" she played Lisa Stinson.

28. What was Steven's middle name?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Quiz

Answer: Richard

Donnely was Elyse's last name before getting married.

29. Which actress played the part of Karen Nicholson, the Keatons' inept housekeeper?

From Quiz "Family Ties" Forever

Answer: Geena Davis

Geena Davis played the Keatons' inept housekeeper. Tammy Lauren played Steven Keaton's niece, Marilyn Keaton. Daphene Zuinges played Rachel, Alex's girlfriend and Melinda Culea played Alex's attractive boss, Rebecca, at the bank.

30. Which actor, who is the voice of Apu on "The Simpsons", appeared in an episode which aired in 1988?

From Quiz Guests on "Family Ties"

Answer: Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria played the character Joe in "Designing Woman". He has also appeared in "Mad About You", "Futurama", "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "Friends".

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