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Almost Forgotten TV Shows Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about some of the shows I used to watch as a kid in the 1980s and 1990s. How many of them do you remember?

A multiple-choice quiz by zil_ennov. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zil_ennov

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,555

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5672

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 104 (4/10), jumpin1973 (6/10), xchasbox (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This 1982-1983 television series starred Peter Barton and Louis Gossett Jr. What is the name of the show? Hint

Starr Knight

Road Rebels

Quadrian Caper

The Powers Of Matthew Star

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Question 2 of 10

2. Coach Lubbock moves to California to coach at an all boys school in this spin-off from "Growing Pains". What is the name of this sitcom? Hint

On Our Own

Going Places

Just The Ten Of US

Perfect Strangers

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the musical type series in which Nick Foley, a wealthy business man, adopts six orphaned girls? Hint

Punky Brewster

Rags To Riches

On Our Way

We Have It All

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Question 4 of 10

4. The English butler hired by the Owens family was named Mr. Belvedere.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who played the title roles in the sitcom, "My Two Dads"? Hint

Richard Moll and Dick Butkus

Greg Evigan and Richard Moll

Greg Evigan and Paul Reiser

Dick Butkus and Paul Reiser

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Question 6 of 10

6. In this sitcom, the mother, played by Valerie Harper, was killed in a car accident. What show was this? Hint

Full House

The Hogan Family

Duncan

Punky Brewster

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Small Wonder" is about a robot named Vicki.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Seven brothers and sisters lose their parents and are then raised by their oldest brother, played by Ralph Louis Harris, in what series? Hint

Eight Is Enough

On Our Own

Mrs. Doubtfire

The Smollett Family

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Question 9 of 10

9. Punky Brewster was portrayed by Cherie Johnson.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. What sitcom starred Mayim Bialik and Joey Lawrence? Hint

Head Of The Class

Growing Pains

Family Ties

Blossom

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This 1982-1983 television series starred Peter Barton and Louis Gossett Jr. What is the name of the show?

Answer: The Powers Of Matthew Star

This television series was only around for one season. Matthew Star, played by Peter Barton, was a prince from the planet Quadris. He was living here on Earth, hiding as a typical high school teenager. He had hopes of returning to his home planet to re-claim the throne and free his people.

2. Coach Lubbock moves to California to coach at an all boys school in this spin-off from "Growing Pains". What is the name of this sitcom?

Answer: Just The Ten Of US

This situation comedy ran for two seasons on ABC. The show starred Bill Kirchenbauer as a coach at an all boys school and the father of eight kids. Heather Langenkamp, Brooke Theiss, and JoAnn Willette played the part of three of his teenage daughters. They each went on to have parts in the "Nightmare On Elm Street" movies.

3. What was the name of the musical type series in which Nick Foley, a wealthy business man, adopts six orphaned girls?

Answer: Rags To Riches

Joseph Bologna starred in "Rags To Riches". This show ran for two seasons on NBC. The cast covered many songs from the 1960s when they would sing them to help portray their feelings during the episode. Tisha Campbell and Heidi Zeigler also starred in this series.

4. The English butler hired by the Owens family was named Mr. Belvedere.

Answer: True

Christopher Hewett starred as Lynn Belvedere in the series "Mr. Belvedere". He was hired as a butler/babysitter for the Owens family. Bob Uecker starred as George Owens and Ilene Graff played his wife Marsha. The family included three children. "Mr. Belvedere" ran for six seasons on ABC.

5. Who played the title roles in the sitcom, "My Two Dads"?

Answer: Greg Evigan and Paul Reiser

This sitcom ran for three seasons on NBC. Staci Keanan starred as the daughter in "My Two Dads". She never learned which of the two men was her real father. Greg Evigan has been acting since 1977. His tv career includes "B.J. and The Bear" and "Desperate Housewives".
Paul Reiser is best known for his role as Paul Buchman on "Mad About You". Chad Allen and Giovanni Ribisi also had roles in the series.

6. In this sitcom, the mother, played by Valerie Harper, was killed in a car accident. What show was this?

Answer: The Hogan Family

When the sitcom started in 1986, the title was "Valerie". After a dispute between Valerie Harper and the producers, the show became known as "Valerie's Family: The Hogans". When Harper was removed from the show, Sandy Duncan, moved in with the family.

She played Michael Harper's sister. She became the surrogate mother for the three teen-aged boys. In 1988 the show changed its name to "The Hogan Family". The show ran eight seasons on NBC and one season on CBS.

7. "Small Wonder" is about a robot named Vicki.

Answer: true

Vicki, the robot, has realistic skin and real hair. She talks in a robotic voice and is unable to feel emotions. "Small Wonder" ran for four seasons. Dick Christie, Marla Pennington played the girl's parents.

8. Seven brothers and sisters lose their parents and are then raised by their oldest brother, played by Ralph Louis Harris, in what series?

Answer: On Our Own

"On Our Own" ran for just one season on ABC. The show starred six real-life brothers and sisters, Jurnie, Jussie, Jake, Jazz, Jocqui, and Jojo Smollett.

9. Punky Brewster was portrayed by Cherie Johnson.

Answer: False

Soleil Moon Frye played the character Punky Brewster for four seasons on NBC. Cherie Johnson was Punky's neighbor and best friend. Punky Brewster had a cartoon spin-off entitled, "It's Punky Brewster". The cartoon ran for two seasons.

10. What sitcom starred Mayim Bialik and Joey Lawrence?

Answer: Blossom

"Blossom" ran for five seasons on NBC. Jenna von O� played Blossom's friend Six in the series. Joey Lawrence starred as one of her older brothers.

Source: Author zil_ennov

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