1980s Television Trivia Quiz

These will be questions about various shows from the 1980s. I think it will be fun. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ms.Lady. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ms.Lady

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
40,482

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
12879

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Guest 49 (5/10), Guest 162 (9/10).

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1. At the time 'Cheers' ended, how many children did Carla have? Hint

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2. On 'The Cosby Show', what were Cliff and Clair's occupations (Cliff's first, Clair's second)? Hint

Accountant and Teacher

Plumber and Interior Decorator

Insurance Man and Librarian

Doctor and Lawyer

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3. Which 'Friends' star had a part on 'Family Ties'? Hint

Courteney Cox

Lisa Kudrow

Jennifer Aniston

David Schwimmer

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4. On 'Full House', how were Danny and Jesse related? Hint

Danny is Jesse's Uncle

They're cousins

They're brothers-in-law

They're not related, just good friends

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5. What was the name of the inn that Dick and Joanna owned on 'Newhart'? Hint

The Stratford Inn

The Southfork Inn

The Holiday Inn

The Dew Drop Inn

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6. On 'Dallas', what former sitcom star briefly played Miss Ellie Ewing? Hint

Vivian Vance

Barbara Billingsley

Donna Reed

Ann Sothern

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7. What was the last name of the main characters on 'Growing Pains'? Hint

Stevens

Seaver

Smith

Sanders

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8. 'Knots Landing' was a spin-off of what show? Hint

'The Love Boat'

'Dynasty'

'Dallas'

'Falcon Crest'

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9. On 'Alice', at what career did Alice hope to become a success? Hint

a violinist

a dancer

a singer

an actress

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10. In the 1980s, Heather Locklear was a regular on two series at the same time?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. At the time 'Cheers' ended, how many children did Carla have?

Answer: 8

When the show started she had 4. She had the fifth baby in the second season, the sixth in the third season and then twins in the seventh season.

2. On 'The Cosby Show', what were Cliff and Clair's occupations (Cliff's first, Clair's second)?

Answer: Doctor and Lawyer

Cliff was an OBGYN. Clair was a terrific lawyer.

3. Which 'Friends' star had a part on 'Family Ties'?

Answer: Courteney Cox

She played Alex's girlfriend.

4. On 'Full House', how were Danny and Jesse related?

Answer: They're brothers-in-law

Danny was married to Jesse's sister Pam. Pam passed away. NJMelton wrote and told me she was killed by a drunk driver.

5. What was the name of the inn that Dick and Joanna owned on 'Newhart'?

Answer: The Stratford Inn

A lot of interesting characters visited the inn.

6. On 'Dallas', what former sitcom star briefly played Miss Ellie Ewing?

Answer: Donna Reed

I don't remember the circumstances, but Barbara Bel Geddes left the show for awhile. Donna Reed was let go when Ms. Bel Geddes decided to come back.

7. What was the last name of the main characters on 'Growing Pains'?

Answer: Seaver

Their first names were Jason, Maggie, Mike, Carol, Ben and Chrissy.

8. 'Knots Landing' was a spin-off of what show?

Answer: 'Dallas'

Gary and Valene Ewing remarried and moved to 'Knots Landing' in California for a fresh start.

9. On 'Alice', at what career did Alice hope to become a success?

Answer: a singer

Alice loved to sing.

10. In the 1980s, Heather Locklear was a regular on two series at the same time?

Answer: True

She was Sammy Jo on 'Dynasty' and Stacey on 'T.J.Hooker'.

Source: Author Ms.Lady

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