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Everything 80's: Part 3 Trivia Quiz

Here are some questions about movies, music and television from the awesome 1980's.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,980

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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13226

Last 3 plays: Guest 147 (6/10), Guest 104 (6/10), Guest 108 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what film did Val Kilmer star with a group of smart kids who turn a professor's house into a gigantic popcorn cooker? Hint

Top Secret

Real Genius

Finders Keepers

The Breakfast Club

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Question 2 of 10

2. "Holding out for a Hero", "Dancing in the Sheets", and "Almost Paradise" were all songs from which 1980's dance film? Hint

Dirty Dancing

Sing

Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo

Footloose

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the spin-off of "Three's Company" that starred John Ritter in the 1984-1985 television season? Hint

Three's Enough

Three's a Crowd

The Ropers

Jack's Place

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 1984 movie "Gremlins", which one of the following is NOT one of the rules for taking care of the Mogwai? Hint

Never get them wet

Never let them watch television

Never feed them after midnight

Never expose them to sunlight

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Believe it or Not" is the theme song for which 1980's television series? Hint

The Greatest American Hero

Wonder Woman

The Six Million Dollar Man

The Bionic Woman

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the 1982 song sung by the father/daughter team Frank and Moon Unit Zappa? Hint

It's Like You Know

Valley Girl

Totally Awesome

Tripendicular

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Question 7 of 10

7. "All my life I've been waiting for someone, and when I find her she's a fish" is a line from what 1980's film?

Answer: (One Word ( Daryl Hannah starred))

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Question 8 of 10

8. What gameshow hostess starred in the 1988 made for television bomb entitled "The Goddess of Love"? Hint

Vanna White

Brooke Burns

Betty White

Alex McLeod

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Question 9 of 10

9. What 1950's singer did Lou Diamond Phillips portray in the 1987 film "La Bamba"? Hint

Buddy Holly

Louie Prima

The Big Bopper

Ritchie Valens

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Question 10 of 10

10. During what daytime drama did Jeanne Cooper undergo a real facelift surgery in 1984? Hint

Days of our Lives

As the World Turns

The Young and the Restless

All My Children

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Nov 20 2024 : Guest 147: 6/10
Nov 18 2024 : Guest 104: 6/10
Nov 16 2024 : Guest 108: 10/10
Nov 14 2024 : Guest 104: 7/10
Nov 13 2024 : Guest 124: 6/10
Nov 11 2024 : Guest 170: 9/10
Nov 09 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what film did Val Kilmer star with a group of smart kids who turn a professor's house into a gigantic popcorn cooker?

Answer: Real Genius

Martha Coolidge directed this 1985 film which also starred Gabriel Jarret, Michelle Meyrink, and William Atherton.

2. "Holding out for a Hero", "Dancing in the Sheets", and "Almost Paradise" were all songs from which 1980's dance film?

Answer: Footloose

This 1984 flick starred Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, and John Lithgow. "Holding out for a Hero" was performed by Bonnie Tyler, "Dancing in the Sheets" was performed by Shalimar, and "Almost Paradise" was a duet performed by Ann Wilson and Mike Reno. Other songs on the popular soundtrack included the title track "Footloose" and "Let's Hear it for the Boy".

3. What was the name of the spin-off of "Three's Company" that starred John Ritter in the 1984-1985 television season?

Answer: Three's a Crowd

"Three's a Crowd" also starred Mary Cadorette and Robert Mandan. Poor ratings caused the show to be cancelled after only one season.

4. In the 1984 movie "Gremlins", which one of the following is NOT one of the rules for taking care of the Mogwai?

Answer: Never let them watch television

Of course when you break one of these very important rules, then all heck breaks loose!

5. "Believe it or Not" is the theme song for which 1980's television series?

Answer: The Greatest American Hero

This sci-fi action series only lasted for two seasons. The song was the most popular thing about the show.

6. What was the name of the 1982 song sung by the father/daughter team Frank and Moon Unit Zappa?

Answer: Valley Girl

This popular song helped to launch the valley girl fad of the early 1980's. Moon Unit can also be credited with phrase "gag me with a spoon".

7. "All my life I've been waiting for someone, and when I find her she's a fish" is a line from what 1980's film?

Answer: Splash

Ron Howard directed this 1984 film about a man who falls in love with a mermaid. It starred Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy and Eugene Levy. It is the first film of Tom Hanks that helped to launch his career as a movie star.

8. What gameshow hostess starred in the 1988 made for television bomb entitled "The Goddess of Love"?

Answer: Vanna White

Vanna White has been the hostess on "Wheel of Fortune" since 1982. She portrayed Venus the goddess of love in this movie.

9. What 1950's singer did Lou Diamond Phillips portray in the 1987 film "La Bamba"?

Answer: Ritchie Valens

This 1987 drama follows the short life of the young and rising singing star Ritchie Valens. He lost his life along with Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper in a plane crash in the late 50's. Ritchie Valens had hits with "Donna", "Let's Go", and "La Bamba". He was only 17 when he died.

10. During what daytime drama did Jeanne Cooper undergo a real facelift surgery in 1984?

Answer: The Young and the Restless

Jeanne has portrayed Katherine Chancellor on "The Young and the Restless" since 1973. She is the mother of actor Corbin Bernsen.

Source: Author jlp937

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