'80s Flashcards

1
Q

This was the first series broadcast on FOX when the network launched in 1986.

A

The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers

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Hormonal Mike, studious Carol, and adorable little Ben were the kids of psychiatrist Jason and Long Island Daily Herald reporter Maggie on what television sitcom that debuted on ABC in September 1985?

A

Growing Pains

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Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley were the fictional station president and station manager of what television “network”, which moved to NBC in 1981, and featured such programs as “Mel’s Rock Pile”, “The Happy Wanderers”, and “Great White North”?

A

SCTV

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Duke, Shipwreck, Ripcord, Jinx, Snake Eyes, Hawk, Gung-Ho, Torch, Lady Jaye, Flint, Roadblock are among the characters on what animated ’80s show?

A

G.I. Joe

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5
Q

Actor and mime Don McLeod’s first show business success was his portrayal of an animal in a 1980 television advertisement for American Tourister luggage (replacing the actual animal that appeared in the print ads). That performance earned him a role as the same animal in the 1983 film Trading Places. What type of animal was it?

A

Gorilla

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