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80s TV Trivia Quiz

by Jim H

Do you think you know 1980s television? Take our 20 question 80s TV trivia challenge to see how much you really know. We have a ton of questions here, so once you finish, please PLAY AGAIN for a different 80s TV quiz!

What was the name of Danny DeVito’s character in Taxi?

Taxi
Louie De Palma
Anthony Mark “Tony” Banta
Latka Gravas
Vinnie Pasquale

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What was the last name of Kristie Alley’s character in “Cheers”?


Kristie Alley
Smith
Howe
Lance
Ruff

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In Three’s Company, who is Jack Tripper’s friend shown this picture?

Threes Company
Stanley Roper
Ralph Furley
Larry Dallas
Michael DeWitt

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True or False: Almost every episode of “Cheers” shows someone peeling a lemon?

True
False

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Which series below was NOT a spin-off of “Happy Days”?
Mork & Mindy
Laverne & Shirley
The Jeffersons
Joanie Loves Chachi

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On CHiPs, what was Officer Jon Baker’s badge number?

Jon Baker Chips
8271
7128
2178
8712

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Who shot J.R. in “Dallas”?

jr ewing
Kristin Shepard
Bobby Ewing
Jenna Wade
Afton Cooper

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What was the first name of “MacGyver”?


Richard Dean Anderson as MacGyver in the opening sequence of the action adventure television series, MacGyver. Image dated 1986. Frame grab. Copyright © 1985 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Credit: CBS Photo Archive.
Brian
Malcolm
Angus
Cliff

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On Cheers, what was Sam Malone’s nickname during his baseball career?


Sam Malone baseball Cheers
Slugger
Third Base
Mayday
Home Run

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What make and model was the “General Lee” on Dukes of Hazzard?Dukes of Hazzard
69 Dodge Charger
69 Chevy Camaro
69 Buick Skylark
69 Dodge Challenger

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In what city does “Mork & Mindy” take place?


mork and mindy
Boulder, CO
Seattle, WA
Portland, OR
Denver, CO

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According to the sign outside the bar, when was “Cheers” established?

1888
1912
1895
1915

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What was Norm’s first name in “Cheers”?


Norm from Cheers
Sue
Ann
Pat
Hilary

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Who does Mork report to in every episode of “Mork & Mindy”?


Mork calling Orson
Orson
Ork
Nork
Olson

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The FULL name of Carla on “Cheers” is?

Carla from Cheers

 
Carla Tortelli
Carla Maria Victoria Angelina Teresa Apollonia Lozupone Tortelli Lebec
Carla Maria Angelina Victoria Teresa Apollonia Lozupone Tortelli Lebec
Carla Lebec

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Who was Alex Keaton’s hero on the TV series Family Ties?

Alex Keaton on Family Ties
Gerald Ford
Richard Nixon
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy

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What rank was Al Calavici in “Quantum Leap”?

Al Calavici Quantum Leap

 
Commander
Rear Admiral
Captain
Lieutenant

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Why was Dr. David Bruce Banner working on Gamma radiation experiments which ultimately turned him into the Hulk?Incredible Hulk
To become stronger
To fight disease
To obtain immortality
Renewable energy

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Between 1987-89, this talk show host would chain smoke throughout the show and use a silver bowl as an ashtray.

Morton Downey Jr.
Jerry Springer
Ricki Lake
Maury Povich

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Who was NOT a Charlie’s Angel?

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