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What Show Was That From? Trivia Quiz

This quiz is a mixture of t.v. theme songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's. I'll give you some of the lyrics and you give me the name of the show.

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

Author
monkeeypantz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
244,412

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
14203

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (8/10), Linda_Arizona (9/10), Guest 172 (7/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "Standing tall on the wings of my dream, rise and fall on the wings of my dream." Hint

Punky Brewster

Doogie Howser, M.D.

Laverne and Shirley

Perfect Strangers

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Real love burstin' out of every seam." Hint

Sabrina the Teenage Witch

Full House

Family Matters

Boy Meets World

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The milk man, the paper boy, evening t.v." Hint

Full House

Family Ties

Leave it To Beaver

The Waltons

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Question 4 of 10

4. "When the world never seems to be living up to your dreams." Hint

Diff'rent Strokes

Blossom

The Facts of Life

Silver Spoons

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Give us any chance we'll take it, give us any rule we'll break it." Hint

Malcolm in the Middle

The Facts of Life

Laverne & Shirley

Freaks and Geeks

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Watch out for those man-eating jack rabbits...and that killer cacti." Hint

Bonanza

Hey Dude

The F Troop

Gunsmoke

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Question 7 of 10

7. "The world don't move to the beat of just one drum." Hint

Diff'rent Strokes

As the World Turns

A Different World

Who's the Boss

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Question 8 of 10

8. "What would we do baby without us?" Hint

Ned and Stacey

Friends

Family Matters

Family Ties

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Fish don't fry in the kitchen, beans don't burn on the grill." Hint

Laverne & Shirley

The Jeffersons

Taxi

Sanford and Son

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Hope is the thing that we can all have today." Hint

E.R.

Saved by the Bell

Breaker High

Chicago Hope

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 19 2024 : Guest 172: 8/10
Dec 02 2024 : Linda_Arizona: 9/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 99: 8/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 99: 7/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Standing tall on the wings of my dream, rise and fall on the wings of my dream."

Answer: Perfect Strangers

"Perfect Strangers" was a t.v. show about two cousins (Larry and Balki) living in an apartment together. Larry was born and raised in America and Balki was born and raised in Greece. The different backgrounds provided for some quality comedic situations.

2. "Real love burstin' out of every seam."

Answer: Family Matters

"Family Matters" starred Jaleel White as Steven Q. Urkell. Steve had a fondness for cheese and Laura Winslow his next door neighbor and lady love.

3. "The milk man, the paper boy, evening t.v."

Answer: Full House

"Full House" was the launch pad for Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Both took turns playing the character of Michelle. They even were on screen together on a couple episodes.

4. "When the world never seems to be living up to your dreams."

Answer: The Facts of Life

"The Facts of Life" was a show that centered around a group of girls going to school together. George Clooney one of "People Magazine's" sexiest men alive had a role on "The Facts Of Life," ironically, playing a character named George.

5. "Give us any chance we'll take it, give us any rule we'll break it."

Answer: Laverne & Shirley

"Laverne & Shirley" was a spin-off of another popular show of the time - "Happy Days." Two other characters that brought comedic flair to the show were Lenny and Squiggy.

6. "Watch out for those man-eating jack rabbits...and that killer cacti."

Answer: Hey Dude

"Hey Dude" aired on Nickelodeon. One of its stars was Christine Taylor, who played the character Melody who was a lifeguard. Christine Taylor went on to star in movies such as "The Brady Bunch Movie" and "The Wedding Singer."

7. "The world don't move to the beat of just one drum."

Answer: Diff'rent Strokes

"Diff'rent Strokes" was a t.v. show about two brothers Arnold and Willis living with their adoptive father and his daughter. A popular catch phrase from the show was Arnold saying "What you talking 'bout Willis?"

8. "What would we do baby without us?"

Answer: Family Ties

"Family Ties" starred Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton. Courtney Cox Arquette was also on the show for a short time as one of Alex's girlfriends.

9. "Fish don't fry in the kitchen, beans don't burn on the grill."

Answer: The Jeffersons

"The Jeffersons" starred Sherman Helmsley as George Jefferson. It also was a spin-off of the controversial show "All in the Family."

10. "Hope is the thing that we can all have today."

Answer: Breaker High

"Breaker High" was a teen show that starred Ryan Gosling as Sean. Ryan Gosling has moved on to movies, starring in such films as "The Believer" and "The Notebook."

Source: Author monkeeypantz

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