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Quiz about 1980s Television
Quiz about 1980s Television

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.
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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
13664
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 142 (10/10), Guest 62 (5/10), Guest 72 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. At the time 'Cheers' ended, how many children did Carla have? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. On 'The Cosby Show', what were Cliff and Clair's occupations (Cliff's first, Clair's second)? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which 'Friends' star had a part on 'Family Ties'? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. On 'Full House', how were Danny and Jesse related? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the name of the inn that Dick and Joanna owned on 'Newhart'? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On 'Dallas', what former sitcom star briefly played Miss Ellie Ewing? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What was the last name of the main characters on 'Growing Pains'? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. 'Knots Landing' was a spin-off of what show? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. On 'Alice', at what career did Alice hope to become a success? Hint


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



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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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