American TV Shows Vol. 21 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Simon & Simon

"Simon & Simon" aired from 1981 to 1989 on CBS.

"Simon & Simon" alumni included Gerald McRaney, Jameson Parker, Mary Carver, Eddie Barth, Tim Reid, Joan McMurtrey and Daphne Reid.

Answer: The Smurfs

"The Smurfs" aired from 1981 to 1989 on NBC.

In 1983 and 1984, "The Smurfs" won two Daytime Emmy awards for Outstanding Children's Series.

Answer: America This Morning

"America This Morning" first aired in 1982 on ABC America.

"America This Morning" hosts included Steve Bell, Kathleen Sullivan, Paula Zahn, Kevin Newman, TJ Holmes, John Muller, Kendis Gibson, Diane Mecedo, Forrest Sawyer and Asha Blake.

Answer: At The Movies

"At The Movies" aired from 1982 to 1990 in syndication.

"At The Movies" hosts included Gene Siskel (1982-1986), Roger Ebert (1982-1986), Rex Reed (1986-1990), Bill Harris (1986-1988) and Dixie Whatley (1988-1990).

Answer: Cagney & Lacey

"Cagney & Lacey" aired from 1982 to 1988 on CBS.

"Cagney & Lacey" alumni included Tyne Daly, Sharon Gless, Meg Foster, Al Waxman, John Karlen, Carl Lumbly, Martin Kove and Sidney Clute.

From 1983 to 1988, Tyne Daly (1983, 1984, 1985 and 1988) and Sharon Gless (1986 and 1987) won the Emmy award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for "Cagney & Lacey".

Answer: Capitol

"Capitol" aired from 1982 to 1987 on CBS.

"Capitol" alumni included Constance Towers, Carolyn Jones, Marla Adams, Marj Dusay, Teri Hatcher, Tammy Wynette, Billy Warlock, Jess Walton, Rory Calhoun and Richard Egan.

Answer: Cheers

"Cheers" aired from 1982 to 1993 on NBC.

"Cheers" alumni included Ted Danson, Shelley Long, Kirstie Alley, Kelsey Grammer, George Wendt, Rhea Perlman, Woody Harrelson, Nicholas Colasanto, John Ratzenberger, Dan Hedaya, Jackie Swanson, Bebe Neuwirth, Roger Rees and Tom Skerritt.

"Cheers" won the Outstanding Comedy Series Emmy award in 1983, 1984, 1989 and 1991.

Answer: Fame

"Fame" aired from 1982 to 1983 on NBC and 1983 to 1987 in syndication.

"Fame" alumni included Debbie Allen, Gene Anthony Ray, Albert Hague, Carol Mayo Jenkins, Carlo Imperato, Lori Singer, Cynthia Gibb and Janet Jackson.

In 1982 and 1983, "Fame" won the Golden Globe award for Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy.

Answer: Family Ties

"Family Ties" aired from 1982 to 1989 on NBC.

"Family Ties" alumni included Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J Fox, Justine Bateman, Tina Yothers, Brian Bonsall, Marc Price, Scott Valentine, Tracy Pollan and Courtney Cox.

Michael J Fox won three straight Emmy awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 1986, 1987 and 1988.

Answer: Joanie Loves Chachi

"Joanie Loves Chachi" aired from 1982 to 1983 on ABC America.

"Joanie Loves Chachi" alumni included Erin Moran, Scott Baio, Al Molinaro, Ellen Travolta, Art Metrano and Robert Pierce.

"Joanie Loves Chachi" was a spin-off series of "Happy Days".

Answer: Knight Rider

"Knight Rider" aired from 1982 to 1986 on NBC.

"Knight Rider" alumni included David Hasselhoff, William Daniels, Edward Mulhare, Patricia McPherson, Rebecca Holden and Peter Parros.

Answer: Late Night

"Late Night" first aired in 1982 on NBC.

"Late Night" hosts were David Letterman (1982-1993), Conan O'Brien (1993-2009), Jimmy Fallon (2009-2014) and Seth Meyers (began in 2014).

Answer: Newhart

"Newhart" aired from 1982 to 1990 on CBS.

"Newhart" alumni included Bob Newhart, Mary Frann, Tom Poston, Jennifer Holmes, Steven Kampmann, Julia Duffy and Peter Scolari.

"Newhart" was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series at the Emmy awards in 1983 and 1984.

Answer: Police Squad!

"Police Squad!" aired for one season on ABC in 1982.

The "Police Squad!" short lived television series led to a franchise of three movies which included "The Naked Gun: From The Files Of Police Squad!" (1988), "The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell Of Fear" (1991) and "The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" (1994).

Answer: Remington Steele

"Remington Steele" aired from 1982 to 1987 on NBC.

"Remington Steele" alumni Pierce Brosnan, Stephanie Zimbalist, Doris Roberts, James Read, Michael Constantine and James Tolkan.