Ultimate? 80's Trivia!

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Here we go! Some fun on a Sunday morning!

Try not to use Wikipedia or IMDB! But, if you must....

Enjoy!

I'll be back in a couple days to reveal all the answers! (Unless someone gets them all!)

TV……


1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?


2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef?


3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"?


4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for?


5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented?


6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."?


7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike?


8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner.


9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. Tâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s characters initials, “B.A.†stand for?


10. What year did “The Simpsons†debut their own show?


Movies…..


11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living?


12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand?


13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie?


14. In “Revenge of the Nerds†which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition?


15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers?


16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980.


17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy.


18. “Hey You Guys!†starts off the intro to the 70â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s kids TV show “The Electric Companyâ€. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Gooniesâ€.
Bonus: What was his characters real first name?


19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, DÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]jÃ:censor: vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmerâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s feature film debut.


Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song.


21. What year did music CDâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s first hit the market?


22. What music group first mixed rap with rock?


Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction.


24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______________ to America.


25. In a Wendyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________†?


26. Who are “The 2 Coreyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]sâ€?


27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988.


28. Who is “The Original Party Animal�


29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year.


30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels.


BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's?
 

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Ok, will do this based on memory!




TV……


1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?

- Pepsi Cola


2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef?

- He was head chef at Angelino's and when he opened his own it was called "Jack's Bistro". He was the Chef while on Three's Company, but when it moved to "Three's a Crowd", E.Z. was the chef and Jack was the host/waiter.


3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"?

- Robin Williams as "Mork"

4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for?

- Knight Industries Two Thousand

5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented?

- The Regal Beagle

6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "..."?

- The Greatest American Hero

7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike?

- Meat Head

8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner.

- Alice

9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. T’s characters initials, “B.A.” stand for?

- Have no clue. Never watched that show

10. What year did “The Simpsons” debut their own show?

- 1989 it got its own time slot, but it was actually shown as short segments starting in 1987 on the Tracey Ullman Show. I actually liked it better when it was just short segments.

Movies…..

11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living?

- Don't know

12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand?

- Don't know

13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie?

- Don't know

14. In “Revenge of the Nerds” which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition?

- Don't know

15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers?

- Don't know

16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980.

- Caddyshack

17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy.

- Back to the Future?

18. “Hey You Guys!” starts off the intro to the 70’s kids TV show “The Electric Company”. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Goonies”.
Bonus: What was his characters real first name?

- I don't really understand this question. Are you asking for who yelled it in "The Electric Company" or "The Goonies" or both?

19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, Déjà vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmer’s feature film debut.

- Don't know

Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song.

- Don't know. I hate rap!

21. What year did music CD’s first hit the market?

- Don't know. It was years later before I got into them though.

22. What music group first mixed rap with rock?

- Don't know

Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction.

- Slurpee!!! Winnipeg is the acknowledged "Slurpee Capital"

24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______________ to America.

- Canberry Cocktail?

25. In a Wendy’s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________” ?

- Where's the Beef!

26. Who are “The 2 Corey’s”?

- Don't know

27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988.

- I should know this!
I'm going to guess at Lithium, although I think that might have been used decades earlier than that.

28. Who is “The Original Party Animal”?

- Don't know

29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year.

- Don't know

30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels.

- Don't know


BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's?[/quote]

- I don't watch MTV so I really don't know.
 

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TV……


1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed? Pepsi.


2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef? Jack's Bistro Place. (I think)


3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"? You gotta love Robin Williams (at least I do)


4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for? Knight Industries Two Thousand. Knight Rider was an awesome show.


5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented? The Regal Beagle.


6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."? Greatest American Hero?


7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike? Meathead



8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner. I don't know this one.



9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. Tâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s characters initials, “B.A.†stand for? I think it was Baracas


10. What year did “The Simpsons†debut their own show? I have no idea. I'd say around 1990.


Movies…..


11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living? I think it was shower curtains?


12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand? Six fingers (I love this movie by the way)


13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie? The Terminator


14. In “Revenge of the Nerds†which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition? I don't know. Sadly I've never seen Revenge of the Nerds.


15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers? Well the only one I haven't seen is Halloween 3: Season of the Witch, and Michael Myers was in all the other ones so I'm gonna guess Halloween 3.


16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980. Caddyshack (great movie)


17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy. A Delorean. (sp?)


18. “Hey You Guys!†starts off the intro to the 70â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s kids TV show “The Electric Companyâ€. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Gooniesâ€. I think it was sloth but I'm not sure.
Bonus: What was his characters real first name? Don't know.


19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, DÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]jÃ:censor: vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmerâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s feature film debut. Well the first film I remember seeing Val Kilmer in was Top Gun and that wasn't made until 1986 so I don't know.


Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song. Rapper's Delight.


21. What year did music CDâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s first hit the market? I don't know the exact year but I know it was the early 1980's


22. What music group first mixed rap with rock? No idea.


Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction. The Slurpee?


24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______juice box?________ to America.


25. In a Wendyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________†?



26. Who are “The 2 Coreyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]sâ€?



27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988. These miscellaneous ones are tough. I don't know.


28. Who is “The Original Party Animal� Spuds Mackenzie?


29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year. 1989


30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels. I have no idea.


BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's? Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter, J. J. Jackson, and I forget the fifth.
 

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I don't know too many of them, but I'll give it a try.

1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?

Pepsi

2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef?

?

3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"?

Robin Williams - Mork from Ork

4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for?

?

5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented?

The Regal Beagle

6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."?

Greatest American Hero (?)

7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike?

Meathead


8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner.

Alice

9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. Tâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s characters initials, “B.A.†stand for?

?

10. What year did “The Simpsons†debut their own show?

?

Movies…..


11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living?

Shower rings

12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand?

Six fingers

13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie?

?

14. In “Revenge of the Nerds†which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition?

Can't remember


15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers?

Never saw any of those movies


16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980.

Caddyshack


17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy.

A Delorean - I can't remember if it had a name.

18. “Hey You Guys!†starts off the intro to the 70â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s kids TV show “The Electric Companyâ€. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Gooniesâ€.
Bonus: What was his characters real first name?

?

19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, DÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]jÃ:censor: vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmerâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s feature film debut.

?

Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song.

Rapper's Delight

21. What year did music CDâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s first hit the market?
?

22. What music group first mixed rap with rock?

Blondie, I think.

Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction.

Slushies ?

24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______________ to America.

Cranapple ?

25. In a Wendyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________†?

Where's the beef?

26. Who are “The 2 Coreyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]sâ€?

Corey Haim, Corey Feldman

27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988.

Prozac?

28. Who is “The Original Party Animal�

?

29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year.

Around 1988 - 89

30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels.

?

BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's?

The only one I can remember is Downtown Julie Brown
 

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TV……


1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed? Pepsi


2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef? Jack's Bistro


3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"? Robin Williams


4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for? ??? no earthly idea!


5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented? the Regal Beagle? something like that, anyway


6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."? The Greatest American Hero


7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike? Meathead


8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner. Alice


9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. Tâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s characters initials, “B.A.†stand for? Bad Attitude


10. What year did “The Simpsons†debut their own show? ??? don't know this one, either.


Movies…..


11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living? don't remember


12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand? 6 fingers


13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie? don't know this


14. In “Revenge of the Nerds†which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition? or this


15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers? never saw any of these, but i'm thinking the 1st one


16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980. Caddyshack


17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy. the DeLorean from the Back to the Future movies


18. “Hey You Guys!†starts off the intro to the 70â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s kids TV show “The Electric Companyâ€. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Gooniesâ€.
Bonus: What was his characters real first name? never saw it


19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, DÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]jÃ:censor: vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmerâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s feature film debut. nope, no idea


Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song. ???


21. What year did music CDâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s first hit the market? ???


22. What music group first mixed rap with rock? Run DMC?


Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction. Mountain Dew?


24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______________ to America. cranberry juice cocktail


25. In a Wendyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________†? Where's the beef?


26. Who are “The 2 Coreyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]sâ€? Haim & ?


27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988. Prozac?


28. Who is “The Original Party Animal� John Belushi?


29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year. don't remember exactly - i know Reagan was president


30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels. Corvette?


BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's?[/quote] nope. never watched MTV!
 

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I will answer non-answered questions:

The 2 Coreys...Corey Haim and - oh heck, I can't remember the second Corey.

I thought Martha Quinn was an original V-jay...
 

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1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?

Pepsi

2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef?

"Jack's Bistro"

3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"?

Robin Williams

4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for?

Knight Industries Two Thousand

5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented?

The Regal Beagle

6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."?

The Greatest American Hero

7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike?

Meathead

8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner.

Alice

9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. Tâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s characters initials, “B.A.†stand for?

Bad Attitude

10. What year did “The Simpsons†debut their own show?

1989

Movies…..

11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living?

???

12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand?

6 fingers

13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie?

???

14. In “Revenge of the Nerds†which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition?

Ogre

15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers?

Never watched

16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980.

Caddyshack

17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy.

Delorean

18. “Hey You Guys!†starts off the intro to the 70â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s kids TV show “The Electric Companyâ€. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Gooniesâ€.
In the movie, it was yelled by Sloth

Bonus: What was his characters real first name?
???

19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, DÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]jÃ:censor: vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmerâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s feature film debut.

I loved this movie! Top Secret

Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song.

???

21. What year did music CDâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s first hit the market?

???

22. What music group first mixed rap with rock?

???

Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction.

Slurpee

24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______________ to America.

Juice box?

25. In a Wendyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________†?

Where's the Beef!

26. Who are “The 2 Coreyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]sâ€?

Corey Feldman and Corey Heim?

27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988.

Prozac?

28. Who is “The Original Party Animal�

John Belushi?

29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year.

1989

30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels.

Corvette?
 
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Good job all!

Here are the answers...

TV……


1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?
Pepsi his hair caught on fire

2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef?
Jack's Bistro

3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"?
Robin Williams

4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for?
Knight Industries Two Thousand

5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented?
Regal Beagle

6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."?
Greatest American Hero

7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike?
Meathead

8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner.
Alice

9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. Tâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s characters initials, “B.A.†stand for?
Bad Attitude

10. What year did “The Simpsons†debut their own show?
1989

Movies…..


11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living?
Shower Curtain rings

12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand?
6 fingers

13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie?
Terminator

14. In “Revenge of the Nerds†which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition?
Ogre

15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers?
Halloween III They went a different direction

16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980.
Caddyshack

17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy.
DeLorean

18. “Hey You Guys!†starts off the intro to the 70â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s kids TV show “The Electric Companyâ€. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Gooniesâ€. Sloth
Bonus: What was his characters real first name? Lotney


19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, DÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]jÃ:censor: vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmerâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s feature film debut.
Top Secret

Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song.
Rappers Delight

21. What year did music CDâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s first hit the market?
1983

22. What music group first mixed rap with rock?
Run DMC

Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction.
Big Gulp This is the one of the ones no one got


24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______________ to America.
Juice Box

25. In a Wendyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________†?
Where's The Beef?

26. Who are “The 2 Coreyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]sâ€?
Feldman and Haim

27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988.
Prozac

28. Who is “The Original Party Animal�
Spuds Mackenzie

29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year.
1989

30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels.
Pontiac Fiero another one that was missed!


BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's?
Martha Quinn, J.J. Jackson, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood

THANKS FOR PLAYING!!!!!
 

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That was fun! I loved the 80's! I'm rather anemic when it comes to movie trivia though. I tend to forget movie titles, and unless the movie is absolutely riveting (and I find few that are), I tend to forget most of it once it's over.
 

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1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?
PEPSI

2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef?


3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"? ROBIN WILLIAMS


4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for?


5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented?
REGAL BEAGLE

6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."?
AMERICAN HERO

7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike?
MEATHEAD


8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner.
MEL'S DINER?


9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. T’s characters initials, “B.A.” stand for?
BAD ATTITUDE

10. What year did “The Simpsons” debut their own show?
1991??


Movies…..


11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living?


12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand?


13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie?


14. In “Revenge of the Nerds” which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition?


15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers?


16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980.
CADDYSHACK


17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy.
BACK TO THE FUTURE


18. “Hey You Guys!” starts off the intro to the 70’s kids TV show “The Electric Company”. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Goonies”.
Bonus: What was his characters real first name?


19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, Déjà vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmer’s feature film debut.


Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song.


21. What year did music CD’s first hit the market?


22. What music group first mixed rap with rock? DMC


Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction. ICED COFFEE??


24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first _ to America.


25. In a Wendy’s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “_WHERE'S THE BEEF_” ?


26. Who are “The 2 Corey’s”? FELDMAN, &


27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988.
PROZAC


28. Who is “The Original Party Animal”?
SPUDS MCKENZIE


29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year.


30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels.


BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's?
 

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1. What was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed?


2. On Three's Company, what was Jack's restaurant that he opened and was head chef?
Pepsi

3. What actor was famous for the line "Nanoo Nanoo"?
Robin WIlliams... Mork from Ork

4. In Knight Rider, what does K.I.T.T.'s name stand for?
?????

5. What was the name of the bar that the characters from "Three's Company" frequented?
Reagle Beagle

6. What was the name of the TV show with the theme song that began: "Believe it or not, I'm walking on air..."?


7. What did Archie Bunker on 'All In The Family' call his son-in-law Mike?
Meat Head

8. This hit TV comedy show revolved around 3 waitresses and a cook working in a diner.


9. In the TV show “The A-Team, what did Mr. Tâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s characters initials, “B.A.†stand for?


10. What year did “The Simpsons†debut their own show?


Movies…..


11. In the 1987 comedy, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, what type of product did Dell Griffith sell for a living?

Shower curtain rings

12. In the 1987 fantasy flick The Princess Bride, Inigo Montoya's father was killed by a man with what on his right hand?
6 fingers

13. Kyle Reese was a hero in which movie?


14. In “Revenge of the Nerds†which character did Booger compete against in the belching competition?
Ogar

15. Which of the Halloween movies did not star Michael Myers?


16. This hit comedy starring Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield was a huge hit in 1980.
Caddy shack

17. This time traveling car sparked a trilogy.
Delorioun

18. “Hey You Guys!†starts off the intro to the 70â€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s kids TV show “The Electric Companyâ€. It is also yelled by someone else in the movie, “The Gooniesâ€.
Bonus: What was his characters real first name?


19. In this 1984 World War II spoof, DÃ[emoji]169[/emoji]jÃ:censor: vu, Chocolate Mousse, Escargot and Croissant were names of some of the French Resistance members. It was also Val Kilmerâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s feature film debut.


Music…

20. The Sugarhill Gang was the first rap act to have a huge International hit with this song.

Rappers Delight

21. What year did music CDâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s first hit the market?

1990?

22. What music group first mixed rap with rock?

Run DMC
Misc….

23. In 1980, 7-11 introduced this life changing concoction.
Slurpee

24. In 1983, Ocean Spray introduces the very first ______________ to America.


25. In a Wendyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s commercial, Clara Peller asked, “___________________†?
Where's the beef?

26. Who are “The 2 Coreyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]sâ€?
Cory Feldman and Cory Haim

27. Millions of depressed people were relieved when this product hit the shelves in 1988.
xanax?

28. Who is “The Original Party Animal�

John Belushi

29. The Berlin Wall came down in this year.


30. This sports car made by an American company was the first to have all plastic body panels.


BONUS QUESTION!!!….

Can you name the 5 original MTV VJ's?
Martha Quinn, J.J. Jackson, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter and Nina Blackwood, Downtown Julie Brown
 

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#21. It was 1982. They were released in the US the following year. ( Proof that it was well before 1990 - I have cds from the mid 80s.
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Man, I hate to admit how few of those I got right (although I did OK on some parts). Obviously, the 80's weren't "my decade."
 
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