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Quiz about 1980 The Winners in Movies Music Sports etc

1980 - The Winners in Movies, Music, Sports, etc. Quiz

Who shot J.R.? Did you work out your Rubik's Cube, and do you believe in miracles? All that and these winners in 1980!

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

Author
brooklynmike

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
171,775

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who won the Grammy in 1981, for Record of the Year? Hint

Bob Seger, "Against the Wind"

Toto, "Rosanna"

The Doobie Brothers, "What a Fool Believes"

Christopher Cross, "Sailing"

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Question 2 of 10

2. What team won the 1980 World Series? Hint

The Kansas City Royals

The Pittsburgh Pirates

The New York Yankees

The Philadelphia Phillies

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which 1980 film won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 53rd Academy Awards? Hint

"Coal Miner's Daughter"

"Raging Bull"

"Ordinary People"

"The Elephant Man"

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Question 4 of 10

4. What show won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series in 1980? Hint

"The Jeffersons"

"Barney Miller"

"Soup"

"Taxi"

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Broadway Musical won the Tony for the Best Musical of 1980? Hint

"Barnum"

"Evita"

"Sweeney Todd"

"Nine"

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who won the Oscar in 1980 for Best Actor? Hint

Jack Lemmon

Robert Duvall

Peter O'Toole

Robert De Niro

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1980 season? Hint

The Oakland Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers

The Philadelphia Eagles

The Dallas Cowboys

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who won the Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1980? Hint

Donna Summer

Debbie Harry

Tina Turner

Pat Benatar

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who won the Emmy in 1980 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series? Hint

Daniel J. Travanti

Tom Selleck

Edward Asner

Michael Conrad

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Question 10 of 10

10. What movie won the 1980 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie? Hint

"Caddyshack"

"Popeye"

"The Empire Strikes Back"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who won the Grammy in 1981, for Record of the Year?

Answer: Christopher Cross, "Sailing"

At the 1981 Grammies, Chistopher Cross also won Album and Song of the Year.

2. What team won the 1980 World Series?

Answer: The Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies won The World Series in six games. Mike Schmidt of the Phillies was named Most Valuable Player for the series.

3. Which 1980 film won the Oscar for Best Picture at the 53rd Academy Awards?

Answer: "Ordinary People"

Robert Redford, who was the Director of "Ordinary People", also won the Oscar for Best Director.

4. What show won the Emmy for Best Comedy Series in 1980?

Answer: "Taxi"

The idea for "Taxi" to become a T.V. show came from an article in an issue of The New Yorker Magazine. It was about the lives of New York cab drivers.

5. What Broadway Musical won the Tony for the Best Musical of 1980?

Answer: "Evita"

Patti LuPone won Best Actress in a Musical for her starring role in "Evita."

6. Who won the Oscar in 1980 for Best Actor?

Answer: Robert De Niro

In order to play Middle Weight Champ Jake LaMotta, Robert De Niro put on 60 pounds.

7. Which team won the Super Bowl for the 1980 season?

Answer: The Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders won 27-10 over the Eagles. Jim Plunkett, the quarterback for the Raiders, won the Most Valuable Player. The Raiders were the first wild-card team to win the Super Bowl.

8. Who won the Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1980?

Answer: Pat Benatar

On January 10, 1953 in New York, Patricia Andrzejewski was born. She grew up to be Pat Benatar. Her biggest album was 1980's "Crimes of Passion" also she has won four Grammys.

9. Who won the Emmy in 1980 for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series?

Answer: Edward Asner

Edward Asner won for playing Lou Grant.

10. What movie won the 1980 People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie?

Answer: "The Empire Strikes Back"

Clint Eastwood won for Favorite Movie Actor. Jane Fonda and Goldie Hawn tied for Favorite Movie Actress.

Source: Author brooklynmike

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