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Everything 80s: Part 5 Trivia Quiz

Here is some more exciting information about movies, music, television, and events from the 1980s.

A multiple-choice quiz by jlp937. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
jlp937

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
166,983

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
11963

Last 3 plays: Guest 90 (7/15), dalthor1974 (10/15), mazza47 (14/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. In the 1980's sitcom "Perfect Strangers," what was the catch phrase that Balki always used to say? Hint

"You got it, dude!"

"Don't be ridiculous."

"Don't be stupid."

"How rude!"

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of the following was NOT a Smurf? Hint

Brainy

Papa

Hefty

Porky

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Question 3 of 15

3. What were the names of the Duke boys' cousins that starred on "The Dukes of Hazzard" from 1982 to 1983? Hint

Vance and Roy

Lance and Coy

Roy and Lance

Coy and Vance

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Question 4 of 15

4. In the 1985 vampire comedy "Once Bitten," which popular comedian played the role of Sebastian? Hint

Redd Foxx

Nipsey Russell

Cleavon Little

Richard Pryor

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of the following artists sang the late '80s hit "Toy Soldiers"? Hint

Tiffany

Martika

Debbie Gibson

Laura Brannigan

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was Ronald Reagan's favorite kind of candy? Hint

Reeses Pieces

Jelly Beans

M & M's

Twizzlers

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Question 7 of 15

7. What actor from the '80s has these three films in common: "The Legend of Billie Jean", "Gleaming the Cube", and "Heathers"? Hint

Helen Slater

Winona Ryder

Christian Slater

Shannen Doherty

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Question 8 of 15

8. What was the name of Punky Brewster's dog? Hint

Brandon

Harold

Bosco

Sandy

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which television network aired the sitcom "Family Ties"? Hint

ABC

FOX

CBS

NBC

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Question 10 of 15

10. "Believe it or Not" was the theme song for the short lived action adventure show "The Greatest American Hero." Who sang this song? Hint

Dan Hill

Billy Joel

Christopher Cross

Joey Scarbury

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the following actors was NOT nominated for an Academy Award in 1989? Hint

Tom Cruise

Max von Sydow

Dustin Hoffman

Tom Hanks

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Question 12 of 15

12. How many pop musicians lent their voices to the 1985 song "We are the World"? Hint

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Question 13 of 15

13. In 1989, which of the following Brat Packers was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia for being caught on video with an under-aged girl? Hint

Andrew McCarthy

Rob Lowe

Judd Nelson

Emilio Estevez

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Question 14 of 15

14. In 1983, "M*A*S*H" ended its 11-year run on television.

True

False

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Question 15 of 15

15. Sandra Day O'Connor is the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court in 1980.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the 1980's sitcom "Perfect Strangers," what was the catch phrase that Balki always used to say?

Answer: "Don't be ridiculous."

"Perfect Strangers" aired on ABC from 1986-1993. It starred Bronson Pinchot, Mark Linn-Baker, Rebecca Arthur, and Melanie Wilson.

2. Which of the following was NOT a Smurf?

Answer: Porky

Porky was not a smurf. Other smurfs included Smurfette, Baby Smurf, Lucky Smurf, Handy Smurf, Dreamy Smurf, Farmer Smurf, Natural Smurf, Sassy Smurf, Greedy Smurf, and Sleepy Smurf. This award winning cartoon aired from 1981-1990. Some popular actors who took part in voice work on the series include Lewis Arquette, Ed Begley, Jr., and Edie McClurg.

3. What were the names of the Duke boys' cousins that starred on "The Dukes of Hazzard" from 1982 to 1983?

Answer: Coy and Vance

Coy was played by Byron Cherry and Vance was played by Christopher Mayer. They were brought in because John Schneider and Tom Wopat demanded huge raises.

4. In the 1985 vampire comedy "Once Bitten," which popular comedian played the role of Sebastian?

Answer: Cleavon Little

Cleavon Little is probably best known for his role as Bart the Sheriff of Rock Ridge in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy "Blazing Saddles." Cleavon died of colon cancer in 1992.

5. Which of the following artists sang the late '80s hit "Toy Soldiers"?

Answer: Martika

Martika got her start on the kids show "Kids Incorporated". She also had guest appearances on "Wiseguy" and the 2001 independent film "Route 10".

6. What was Ronald Reagan's favorite kind of candy?

Answer: Jelly Beans

Ronnie liked them so much he kept a bowl of them on his desk in the Oval Office at the White House.

7. What actor from the '80s has these three films in common: "The Legend of Billie Jean", "Gleaming the Cube", and "Heathers"?

Answer: Christian Slater

Winona Ryder and Shannen Doherty were Christian's co-stars in the 1989 black comedy "Heathers". Helen Slater was his co-star in the 1985 drama "The Legend of Billie Jean". Helen Slater and Christian Slater are not related to each other, in fact Christian had a crush on her during the filming of the movie.

8. What was the name of Punky Brewster's dog?

Answer: Brandon

Penelope "Punky" Brewster starred Soleil Moon Frye as a little girl, who gets abandoned by her mother and befriends an elderly man who ends up adopting her. George Gaines starred in the series as Henry.

9. Which television network aired the sitcom "Family Ties"?

Answer: NBC

"Family Ties" aired on NBC as part of the Thursday night Must-See TV lineup from 1982-1989.

10. "Believe it or Not" was the theme song for the short lived action adventure show "The Greatest American Hero." Who sang this song?

Answer: Joey Scarbury

Joey Harrison Scarbury was born on July 7, 1955, in Ontario, California. "Believe it or Not" was his only hit.

11. Which of the following actors was NOT nominated for an Academy Award in 1989?

Answer: Tom Cruise

Even though Tom Cruise received much praise for his role as Charlie Babbitt in the 1988 film "Rain Man" he did not receive an Academy Award nomination. Dustin Hoffman won for his portrayal of an autistic man, Ray Babbitt, in "Rain Man." Tom Hanks received his first nomination for "Big" and Max von Sydow received a nomination for his work in "Pelle erobrebren."

12. How many pop musicians lent their voices to the 1985 song "We are the World"?

Answer: 45

Among the forty-five musicians were Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, and Stevie Wonder. The proceeds of the song went to USA for Africa.

13. In 1989, which of the following Brat Packers was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia for being caught on video with an under-aged girl?

Answer: Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe made a lousy comeback in 1989 with his song and dance routine with Snow White at the 1989 Academy Awards ceremony. He went on to have a successful run as Sam Seaborn on the award winning series "The West Wing."

14. In 1983, "M*A*S*H" ended its 11-year run on television.

Answer: True

"M*A*S*H" ended its run with fourteen Emmy wins. The series starred Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit, Larry Linville, and Jamie Farr.

15. Sandra Day O'Connor is the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court in 1980.

Answer: False

She was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1981.

Source: Author jlp937

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