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Quiz about ShortLived Sitcoms of the 80s

Short-Lived Sitcoms of the 80's Quiz

There were many short-lived sitcoms in the 80's. Some of them deserved to have a short life. Others didn't. Enjoy the quiz. I hope it takes you down memory lane.

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

Author
lddfsu

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,902

Updated
Mar 13 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
16037

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Question 1 of 10

1. This sitcom was a spin-off of the popular show "Alice" starring Polly Holliday. Hint

Tommy Boy

Vera

Flo

Mel's Diner

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Question 2 of 10

2. This show, which ran on NBC in 1984-1985, was about a 14-year old schemer named Matt Burton, who lives with his mom Eileen, and his 16-year old sister, Julie. Hint

Goodnight, Matt

It's Your Move

Living Single

Moving On Up

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Question 3 of 10

3. This sitcom starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Amy Linker as nerds in high school.

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. This show featured twin sisters, Kate and Allison, who were complete opposites. Hint

Double Trouble

Twins

Kate and Allie

Double The Fun

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Question 5 of 10

5. This show ran for only two years. It was an early work for the star of "Apollo 13" and "Forrest Gump." Hint

Life's A Drag

Bosom Buddies

Together

It's A Living

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Question 6 of 10

6. In this short-lived sitcom, two New York roommates, a preppy lawyer and a slob entrepeneur, hire a gorgeous girl as their live-in maid, causing strife with their respective girlfriends.
Hint

We Got It Made

New York Maid

Maid In America

We've Finally Maid It

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Question 7 of 10

7. This very short-lived sitcom only ran for one month. It starred Peter Scolari as a father of several children. Hint

Baby Makes Five

Bosom Buddies

Full House

Newhart

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Question 8 of 10

8. Before going on to become household names on other shows, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Courtney Thorne-Smith starred in this sitcom. Hint

Day by Day

Kate & Brian

Day Care Center

Our House

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Question 9 of 10

9. This comedy starred Jim Carrey as Skip Tarkenton, an animator. Hint

School of Ducks

Duck, Duck, Goose

Duck Factory

The Duck Zone

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Question 10 of 10

10. This show was a spin-off of "Growing Pains" about a family of eight children.

Answer: (5 Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This sitcom was a spin-off of the popular show "Alice" starring Polly Holliday.

Answer: Flo

"Flo", which began as a mid-season spinoff in March, 1980, lasted slightly more than a year. Flo's most famous line was "Kiss my grits."

2. This show, which ran on NBC in 1984-1985, was about a 14-year old schemer named Matt Burton, who lives with his mom Eileen, and his 16-year old sister, Julie.

Answer: It's Your Move

Matt was played by Jason Bateman. He came up with new schemes every week to keep Norman, played by David Garrison, away from his mom, played by Caren Kaye. The show was very well written.

3. This sitcom starred Sarah Jessica Parker and Amy Linker as nerds in high school.

Answer: Square Pegs

This show, which ran on CBS, also starred Tracy Nelson and Jami Gertz. It can still be seen occasionally on TVLand or VH1.

4. This show featured twin sisters, Kate and Allison, who were complete opposites.

Answer: Double Trouble

"Double Trouble" ran from 1984-1985, and starred Liz and Jean Sagal, who were also the twins in the movie "Grease 2." They are also the younger sisters of Katey Sagal from "Married With Children."

5. This show ran for only two years. It was an early work for the star of "Apollo 13" and "Forrest Gump."

Answer: Bosom Buddies

Tom Hanks starred in this show, which ran from 1980-1982. He was reunited with co-star Peter Scolari in the film "That Thing You Do."

6. In this short-lived sitcom, two New York roommates, a preppy lawyer and a slob entrepeneur, hire a gorgeous girl as their live-in maid, causing strife with their respective girlfriends.

Answer: We Got It Made

This show starred Teri Copley as Mickey McKenzie, the maid. It aired from 1983-1984 on NBC.

7. This very short-lived sitcom only ran for one month. It starred Peter Scolari as a father of several children.

Answer: Baby Makes Five

Luckily, Scolari was able to land a role on "Newhart" shortly after the show was cancelled.

8. Before going on to become household names on other shows, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Courtney Thorne-Smith starred in this sitcom.

Answer: Day by Day

The show only lasted one year. It was about a yuppie couple who decided to quit their jobs and open a day care. Julia Louis-Dreyfus played the ultra-yuppie neighbor, and Courtney Thorne-Smith played a college student who worked for the couple.

9. This comedy starred Jim Carrey as Skip Tarkenton, an animator.

Answer: Duck Factory

The show lasted less than a full season, which is surprising since it followed the very popular "Cosby Show."

10. This show was a spin-off of "Growing Pains" about a family of eight children.

Answer: Just The Ten Of Us

Heather Langenkamp, who played daughter Marie, went on to play Nancy Kerrigan in a tv movie. Jamie Luner, who played Cindy, was a star on "Melrose Place."

Source: Author lddfsu

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