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Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 21
Quiz about American TV Shows Vol 21

American TV Shows Vol. 21 Trivia Quiz


Match the character/hosts to the American television series that first aired in 1982.

A matching quiz by wwe84. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
wwe84
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
389,198
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
13 / 15
Plays
1702
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 142 (10/15), firemike1016 (15/15), Guest 207 (15/15).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Rick and AJ  
  The Smurfs
2. Papa, Brainy, Grouchy and Clumsy  
  America This Morning
3. Steve Bell and Kathleen Sullivan  
  Fame
4. Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert  
  Police Squad!
5. Christine and Mary Beth  
  Newhart
6. Clarissa Tyler McCandless and Myrna Clegg  
  Knight Rider
7. Sam Malone  
  Family Ties
8. Lydia Grant and Leroy Johnson  
  Late Night
9. Elyse, Steven, Alex, Mallory and Jennifer Keaton  
  Cagney & Lacey
10. Cunningham and Arcola  
  Simon & Simon
11. Michael Knight  
  Cheers
12. David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers  
  Capitol
13. Dick Loudon  
  At The Movies
14. Frank Drebin  
  Joanie Loves Chachi
15. Laura Holt  
  Remington Steele





Select each answer

1. Rick and AJ
2. Papa, Brainy, Grouchy and Clumsy
3. Steve Bell and Kathleen Sullivan
4. Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert
5. Christine and Mary Beth
6. Clarissa Tyler McCandless and Myrna Clegg
7. Sam Malone
8. Lydia Grant and Leroy Johnson
9. Elyse, Steven, Alex, Mallory and Jennifer Keaton
10. Cunningham and Arcola
11. Michael Knight
12. David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers
13. Dick Loudon
14. Frank Drebin
15. Laura Holt

Most Recent Scores
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 142: 10/15
Mar 18 2024 : firemike1016: 15/15
Mar 16 2024 : Guest 207: 15/15
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 208: 11/15
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 137: 12/15
Mar 14 2024 : ohhelpme: 11/15
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 174: 13/15
Mar 10 2024 : Guest 206: 11/15
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 199: 11/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Rick and AJ

Answer: Simon & Simon

"Simon & Simon" aired from 1981 to 1989 on CBS.

"Simon & Simon" alumni included Gerald McRaney, Jameson Parker, Mary Carver, Eddie Barth, Tim Reid, Joan McMurtrey and Daphne Reid.
2. Papa, Brainy, Grouchy and Clumsy

Answer: The Smurfs

"The Smurfs" aired from 1981 to 1989 on NBC.

In 1983 and 1984, "The Smurfs" won two Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Children's Series.
3. Steve Bell and Kathleen Sullivan

Answer: America This Morning

"America This Morning" first aired in 1982 on ABC America.

"America This Morning" hosts included Steve Bell, Kathleen Sullivan, Paula Zahn, Kevin Newman, TJ Holmes, John Muller, Kendis Gibson, Diane Mecedo, Forrest Sawyer and Asha Blake.
4. Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert

Answer: At The Movies

"At The Movies" aired from 1982 to 1990 in syndication.

"At The Movies" hosts included Gene Siskel (1982-1986), Roger Ebert (1982-1986), Rex Reed (1986-1990), Bill Harris (1986-1988) and Dixie Whatley (1988-1990).
5. Christine and Mary Beth

Answer: Cagney & Lacey

"Cagney & Lacey" aired from 1982 to 1988 on CBS.

"Cagney & Lacey" alumni included Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Meg Foster, Al Waxman, John Karlen, Carl Lumbly, Martin Kove and Sidney Clute.

From 1983 to 1988, Tyne Daly (1983, 1984, 1985 and 1988) and Sharon Gless (1986 and 1987) won the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "Cagney & Lacey".
6. Clarissa Tyler McCandless and Myrna Clegg

Answer: Capitol

"Capitol" aired from 1982 to 1987 on CBS.

"Capitol" alumni included Constance Towers, Carolyn Jones, Marla Adams, Marj Dusay, Teri Hatcher, Tammy Wynette, Billy Warlock, Jess Walton, Rory Calhoun and Richard Egan.
7. Sam Malone

Answer: Cheers

"Cheers" aired from 1982 to 1993 on NBC.

"Cheers" alumni included Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kirstie Alley, Kelsey Grammer, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman, Woody Harrelson, Nicholas Colasanto, John Ratzenberger, Dan Hedaya, Jackie Swanson, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees and Tom Skerritt.

"Cheers" won the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy award in 1983, 1984, 1989 and 1991.
8. Lydia Grant and Leroy Johnson

Answer: Fame

"Fame" aired from 1982 to 1983 on NBC and 1983 to 1987 in syndication.

"Fame" alumni included Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, Albert Hague, Carol Mayo Jenkins, Carlo Imperato, Lori Singer, Cynthia Gibb and Janet Jackson.

In 1982 and 1983, "Fame" won the Golden Globe award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.
9. Elyse, Steven, Alex, Mallory and Jennifer Keaton

Answer: Family Ties

"Family Ties" aired from 1982 to 1989 on NBC.

"Family Ties" alumni included Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J Fox, Justine Bateman, Tina Yothers, Brian Bonsall, Marc Price, Scott Valentine, Tracy Pollan and Courtney Cox.

Michael J Fox won three straight Emmy awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 1986, 1987 and 1988.
10. Cunningham and Arcola

Answer: Joanie Loves Chachi

"Joanie Loves Chachi" aired from 1982 to 1983 on ABC America.

"Joanie Loves Chachi" alumni included Erin Moran, Scott Baio, Al Molinaro, Ellen Travolta, Art Metrano and Robert Pierce.

"Joanie Loves Chachi" was a spin-off series of "Happy Days".
11. Michael Knight

Answer: Knight Rider

"Knight Rider" aired from 1982 to 1986 on NBC.

"Knight Rider" alumni included David Hasselhoff, William Daniels, Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson, Rebecca Holden and Peter Parros.
12. David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers

Answer: Late Night

"Late Night" first aired in 1982 on NBC.

"Late Night" hosts were David Letterman (1982-1993), Conan O'Brien (1993-2009), Jimmy Fallon (2009-2014) and Seth Meyers (began in 2014).
13. Dick Loudon

Answer: Newhart

"Newhart" aired from 1982 to 1990 on CBS.

"Newhart" alumni included Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Jennifer Holmes, Steven Kampmann, Julia Duffy and Peter Scolari.

"Newhart" was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Emmy awards in 1983 and 1984.
14. Frank Drebin

Answer: Police Squad!

"Police Squad!" aired for one season on ABC in 1982.

The "Police Squad!" short lived television series led to a franchise of three movies which included "The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad!" (1988), "The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear" (1991) and "The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" (1994).
15. Laura Holt

Answer: Remington Steele

"Remington Steele" aired from 1982 to 1987 on NBC.

"Remington Steele" alumni Pierce Brosnan, Stephanie Zimbalist, Doris Roberts, James Read, Michael Constantine and James Tolkan.
Source: Author wwe84

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