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Quiz about 80s TV Theme Songs Pick the Show

80's TV Theme Songs- Pick the Show Quiz

This is my second TV theme songs quiz. This one is all about the 80's, although some of the shows originated in the 70's they ran through the 80's. Like before, I will give you a piece of the song and you name the show.

A multiple-choice quiz by idlchicchar. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
idlchicchar

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
151,122

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
3701

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (9/15), Guest 99 (7/15), Guest 98 (13/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. "When the world never seems to be livin' up to your dreams." Hint

Fame

Growing Pains

The Facts of Life

Degrassi High

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Question 2 of 15

2. "We got the world spinnin' right in our hands."

Answer: (2 words, family show)

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Question 3 of 15

3. "Set in my ways, losing track of the days." Hint

Webster

Diff'rent Strokes

Punky Brewster

Rainbow Brite

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Question 4 of 15

4. "You may be lonely and then, one day you're smiling again." Hint

Rainbow Brite

Punky Brewster

Webster

Diff'rent Strokes

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Question 5 of 15

5. "There's a path you take, and a path not taken." Hint

Growing Pains

Cheers

Silver Spoons

Who's the Boss

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Question 6 of 15

6. "I want, I want..." Hint

Alice

Charles in Charge

Alf

The Cosby Show

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Question 7 of 15

7. "And the card attached would say..." Hint

Golden Girls

Nurses

Empty Nest

Sisters

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Question 8 of 15

8. "I see reflections of you and me." Hint

China Beach

St. Elsewhere

Sisters

Hillstreet Blues

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Question 9 of 15

9. "And I can't remember, what I ever did before."

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 10 of 15

10. "Oh- I'm seein' it from where I stand." Hint

Just the Ten of Us

Mr. Belveder

The Facts of Life

Head of the Class

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Question 11 of 15

11. "It's time I made it to the top." Hint

The Hogan Family

Golden Girls

Gimme a Break

Degrassi High

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Question 12 of 15

12. "This is life, the one you get, so go and have a ball."

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 13 of 15

13. "Dance your cares away, worries for another day." Hint

Fraggle Rock

She-ra Princess of Power

Muppet Babies

Jem and the Hollograms

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Question 14 of 15

14. "Early to rise, early to bed." Hint

Charles in Charge

Alice

Gimme a Break

Who's the Boss

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Question 15 of 15

15. "Bouncing here and there and everywhere." Hint

He-man Masters of the Universe

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Strawberry Shortcake

Gummi Bears

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Apr 02 2024 : Guest 174: 9/15
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 99: 7/15
Mar 05 2024 : Guest 98: 13/15

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "When the world never seems to be livin' up to your dreams."

Answer: The Facts of Life

'The Facts of Life' starred Charlotte Rae, Nancy McKeon, Lisa Whelchel, Mindy Cohn, and Kim Fields. Later Cloris Leachman, George Clooney, and Mackenzie Astin were added.

2. "We got the world spinnin' right in our hands."

Answer: Growing Pains

The Seavers included Jason, Maggie, Mike, Carol, and Ben. Later baby Chrissy came and grew up rather quickly.

3. "Set in my ways, losing track of the days."

Answer: Webster

'Webster' ran from 1983 to 1987. George and Mam weren't your typical parents.

4. "You may be lonely and then, one day you're smiling again."

Answer: Punky Brewster

Punky was played by Soleil Moon Frye. Interesting name it comes from 'Annie Get Your Gun' ("you've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night").

5. "There's a path you take, and a path not taken."

Answer: Who's the Boss

Tony and Sam were looking for a brand new life. Which they actually found around the bend with Angela, Mona, and Jonathan.

6. "I want, I want..."

Answer: Charles in Charge

Charles was in charge of taking care of the Powells. The three kids were Jamie, Sara, and Adam. Before the Powells he cared for the Pembroke children.

7. "And the card attached would say..."

Answer: Golden Girls

Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia lived in Miami.

8. "I see reflections of you and me."

Answer: China Beach

This war drama was all about Vietnam. The theme song 'Reflections' was sung by Dianna Ross and the Supremes.

9. "And I can't remember, what I ever did before."

Answer: Family Ties

This show was about the Keaton family. Steven, Elise, Alex, Mallory, and Jennifer. They later had baby Andrew who grew up rather quickly. Hmm sounds kinda like 'Growing Pains' doesn't it!

10. "Oh- I'm seein' it from where I stand."

Answer: Just the Ten of Us

This show was a spin off of 'Growing Pains' in the 80's. It was about a high school coach who moved his family from New York to California. The parents were dealing with eight kids and everyday life. The kids included four high school girls, two middle children, and two babies.

11. "It's time I made it to the top."

Answer: Gimme a Break

Nell Carter was the lead in this show. How cute was Joey Lawrence!

12. "This is life, the one you get, so go and have a ball."

Answer: One Day At A Time

The show actually ran from 1975 to 1985. It was about a mother trying to make it alone while raising to daughters. Schnieder the handy man was always around.

13. "Dance your cares away, worries for another day."

Answer: Fraggle Rock

'Fraggle Rock' ran from 1983 to 1988 on HBO.

14. "Early to rise, early to bed."

Answer: Alice

'Alice' ran from 1976 to 1985. I always loved Flo, 'Mel kiss my grits.'

15. "Bouncing here and there and everywhere."

Answer: Gummi Bears

The bears went on exciting adventures in the forest.

Source: Author idlchicchar

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