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Quiz about Hit Play A Sitcom Theme Songs Challenge

Hit Play: A Sitcom Theme Songs Challenge Quiz

Nothing on television brings me a bigger smile and a warmer sense of nostalgia than hearing the opening songs of old sitcoms that were the soundtrack of my childhood. This quiz tests your knowledge of the lyrics from some of my beloved TV theme songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by borimor. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
borimor

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
417,752

Updated
Oct 08 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
332

Last 3 plays: chkltbby (7/10), Guest 108 (6/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Family Matters" (1989-1998): "It's a rare condition, this day and age,
to read any good news on the newspaper page.
And love and _____ of the grand design,
some people say it's even harder to find." Hint

Tradition

Devotion

Compassion

Aspiration

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978-1986): "Everybody's got a special kind of _____.
Everybody finds a way to shine..." Hint

Talent

Story

Voice

Magic

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Full House" (1987-1995): Which of the following is NOT one of the messages in the song? Hint

Don't give up on your dreams

Embrace change in your life

You're not alone in the world

There's always a guiding light in difficult times

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Question 4 of 10

4. "Who's the Boss?" (1984-1992): "There is more to ______ than what you're living."

Answer: (One word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Growing Pains" (1985-1992): "Show me that _____ again."

Answer: (One word)

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Golden Girls" (1985-1992): "Thank you for being a ______."

Answer: (One word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Step By Step" (1991-1998):
"Woah-a, woah-a
When the tears are over
And the moment has come
Say 'My lord,
I think I found someone'
And no one would be better
To be putting it together
For the second time around"

The opening song of "Step by Step" is performed by two singers: a female and a male. Who sings this verse?

Male

Female

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Cheers" (1982-1993): "Making your way in the world _____."

Answer: (One word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following sitcoms does not use its theme song to explain the show's backstory?"
Hint

"Maude"

"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"

"Gilligan's Island"

"The Beverly Hillbillies"

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Question 10 of 10

10. "The Brady Bunch" (1969-1974): "Here's the story of a lovely _____. Who was bringing up three very lovely girls."

Answer: (One word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Family Matters" (1989-1998): "It's a rare condition, this day and age, to read any good news on the newspaper page. And love and _____ of the grand design, some people say it's even harder to find."

Answer: Tradition

"As Days Go By" was performed and composed by the American singer and songwriter Jesse Frederick.

2. "Diff'rent Strokes" (1978-1986): "Everybody's got a special kind of _____. Everybody finds a way to shine..."

Answer: Story

"It Takes Diff'rent Strokes" was performed by Alan Thicke, Linda Harmon, Gloria Loring, and Gene Morford. Thicke and Loring also composed the song with the help of Al Burton."

3. "Full House" (1987-1995): Which of the following is NOT one of the messages in the song?

Answer: Embrace change in your life

"Everywhere You Look" was performed and composed by the American singer and songwriter Jesse Frederick. The other composers were Bennett Salvay and Jeff Franklin."

4. "Who's the Boss?" (1984-1992): "There is more to ______ than what you're living."

Answer: Life

"Brand New Life" was performed by three different singers: Larry Weiss (1984-1986), an American songwriter and musician; Steve Wariner (1986-1990), an American country singer; and Jonathan Wolff (1990-1992), an American composer. In season 3 they changed this line to "There's a time for love and a time for living".

5. "Growing Pains" (1985-1992): "Show me that _____ again."

Answer: Smile

"As Long as We Got Each Other" was performed by country singer B. J. Thomas in season one, Jennifer Warnes (also a country singer) in seasons 2-3, 5, and most of season 7, and pop icon Dusty Springfield in season 4.

6. "Golden Girls" (1985-1992): "Thank you for being a ______."

Answer: Friend

"Thank You for Being a Friend" was performed by the American singer Cynthia Fee.

7. "Step By Step" (1991-1998): "Woah-a, woah-a When the tears are over And the moment has come Say 'My lord, I think I found someone' And no one would be better To be putting it together For the second time around" The opening song of "Step by Step" is performed by two singers: a female and a male. Who sings this verse?

Answer: Female

"Second Time Around" was performed and composed by American singers Jesse Frederick and Teresa James (Teresa only performed). Jesse sings the first verse, Teresa sings the second, and they both sing together for the rest of the song. Bennett Salvay was the second composer.

8. "Cheers" (1982-1993): "Making your way in the world _____."

Answer: Today

"Where Everybody Knows Your Name" was performed by the American musician Gary Portnoy.

9. Which of the following sitcoms does not use its theme song to explain the show's backstory?"

Answer: "Maude"

"Maude" (1972-1978) was performed by the American soul singer Donny Hathaway.

10. "The Brady Bunch" (1969-1974): "Here's the story of a lovely _____. Who was bringing up three very lovely girls."

Answer: Lady

"The Brady Bunch" performed by the American sunshine pop band Peppermint Trolley Company in season 1. In the rest of the seasons, the song was performed by The Brady Bunch Kids.

Source: Author borimor

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