1980's

TV

100

Millions of viewers tune into this TV soap opera to learn who shot lead character J.R. Ewing.

What is Dallas? 

200

Tony Danza starred on this sitcom before making the leap to "Who's the Boss"

What is Taxi

300

Which TV show featured the characters:  Blair, Jo, Natalie, Tootie, and Mrs. Garret?

What is The Facts of Life?

400

Michael Knight and K.I.T.T. appeared in what TV show?

What is Knight Rider?

500

During the 1980s, this show won the most number of Emmy Awards for "Best Comedy Series"?

What is Cheers?

Movies

100

Lord Vader and the Dark Side pursue the Rebels in this 1980 sequel which becomes the 12th highest grossing film in history.

What is The Empire Strikes Back?

200

This movie about a talking baby starred John Travolta.

What is Look Who's Talking?

300

This actress played the stalker in the movie "Fatal Attraction."

Who is Glenn Close?

400

Millions of viewers tune into this TV soap opera to learn who shot lead character J.R. Ewing.

What is Dallas?

500

This movie released in 1982 and directed by Steven Spielberg was the highest grossing film of the decade.

What is E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial?

Sports

100

Wayne Gretzy joined this team in 1988.

What is the Los Angeles Kings?

200

This intimidating driver won his first Winston Cup Championship in his second season. He would go on to win a total of seven for his career.

Who is Dale Earnhardt?

300

Knocked out in the eleventh round by Larry Holmes, this would be the self proclaimed "World's Greatest"- last title bout.

Who is Muhammad Ali?

400

The United States and 64 other countries boycotted these games in protest to the Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan.

What are the Olympic Games?

500

Best known during the 1980 Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, New York, on February 22, the United States team, made up of amateur and collegiate players and led by coach Herb Brooks, defeated the Soviet team, which was considered the best hockey team in the world.

What is the "Miracle on Ice"?

Music

100

In this popular 1980's song, who's phone number was 867-5309?

Who is Jenny?

200

Considered Queen's best selling single became a worldwide hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the Disco Top 100.

What is Another One Bites the Dust?

300

In 1980, He won three awards at the American Music Awards for his solo efforts: Favorite Soul/R&B Album, Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, and Favorite Soul/R&B Single for "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough"

Who is Michael Jackson?

400

The following lyrics come from which song:  "I'll give you television.  I'll give you eyes of blue.  I'll give you men who want to rule the world."

What is China Girl by David Bowie.

500

This teen singer reached the number one in 1987 with the song, "I Think We're Alone Now."

Who is Debbie Gibson?

Misc.

100

This Western actor from California was elected as the 40th President of the US.

Who is Ronald Reagan?

200

The eruption of this volcano on May 18th was the deadliest and most economically destructive volcanic event in the history of the United States killing fifty-seven people.

What is Mount St. Helens?

300

After signing a book for crazed fan Mark Chapman earlier in the evening, Chapman returned to gun down this Beetle outside his New York apartment.

Who is John Lennon?

400

The release of this game featured a yellow character eating dots while being chased by colored ghosts.

What is Pac-Man?

500

Founded by Ted Turner in Atlanta, Georgia, this was the first network to feature 24 hour televsion news coverage.

What is CNN?