1980's TV Shows & Sitcoms
1980's Historical Events
Celebrities of the 1980's
1980's Sports Stars
1980's Slang & Lingo
400
In 1982, this barroom sitcom debuted on NBC, inviting viewers to a place "where everybody knows your name."
What is Cheers?
400
In November 1989, East German citizens began dismantling this massive concrete barrier, signaling the symbolic collapse of the Iron Curtain?
What is the Berlin Wall?
400
This action star dominated the 80's box office, portraying an unstoppable cybernetic assassin in 1984 and a jungle bound commando in 1987's Predator?
Who is Arnold Schwarzenegger?
400
The "Great One" set an NHL single season record by scoring a staggering 92 goals during the 1981-1982 season with the Edmonton Oilers.
Who is Wayne Gretzky?
400
If something was incredibly cool or excellent, you might have described it using this term, which is also the opposite of "good."
What is bad?
800
Bea Arthur and Estelle Getty played a mother and daughter on this Miami set comedy, despite Arthur actually being two months older than Getty.
What are the Golden Girls?
800
In 1981, this woman made judicial history when President Ronald Reagan appointed her as the first female Supreme Court justice.
Who is Sandra Day O'Connor?
800
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC7mVoOvc80
This actress became the ultimate fitness guru, selling over 17 million copies of her iconic VHS workout tapes after hitting the market in 1982. 
Daily Double Value: 1600 Points
Who is Jane Fonda? 
Daily Double Value: 1600 Points
800
In 1988, this track star captured the world's attention by winning three gold medals and setting blazing world records in the 100m and 200m
Who is Florence Griffith Joyner (Acceptable: Flo-Jo)
800
When it was time to leave a party or exit a situation , you would use this double barrel phrase,
What is Make Tracks or Lets Bounce?
1200
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC7mVoOvc80
This network sitcom was the first American television show to be recorded and broadcast with a stereophonic audio track in 1984. 
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What is Miami Vice?
1200
In July 1981, an estimated global television audience of 750 million people watched the royal wedding of Prince Charles to this woman at St. Paul's Cathedral?
Who is Lady Diana Spencer?
(accept Princess Diana)?
1200
He shot to super stardom in 1986 as naval aviator Pete "Maverick" Mitchell in Top Gun and married actress Mimi Rogers the following year.
Who is Tom Cruise?
1200
This Los Angeles Lakers point guard officially ignited the "Showtime" era by winning NBA Finals MVP as a rookie in 1980.
Who is Magic Johnson?
1200
If you wanted someone to stop talking,or calm down, you might tell them to "take a"
What is a Chill Pill or Take a Hike?
1600
A 1980s primetime ratings juggernaut, this soap opera captivated the world with the clIffhanger episode "Who Shot J.R.?"
What is Dallas?
1600
In January 1986, the American space program suffered a national tragedy when this NASA space shuttle broke apart 73 seconds into its flight?
What is the Challenger?
1600
This stand up comedian ruled the decades box office, starring in 1982's 48 hours and 1983's: Trading Spaces and 1984: Massive Hit: Beverly Hills Cop
Who is Eddie Murphy?
1600
In 1986, this 20 year old powerhouse knocked out Trevor Berbick to become the youngest heavyweight boxing champion in history?
Who is Mike Tyson?
1600
This compound word combining a body part and a mechanical device was the go-to term for a massive portable cassette player carried on your shoulder.
What is the Boombox?
2000
In 1983, the final episode of this Korean War set sitcom set a record as the most watched broadcast in American television history.
What is M*A*S*H?
2000
In 1981, this charismatic Pope and head of the Catholic Church survived an assassination attempt when he was shot in St. Peter's Square.
Who is Pope John Paul II ?
2000
In 1984, this legendary powerhouse vocalist famoulsy asked the world, "What's Love Got to Do With It?
Who is Tina Turner?
2000
This legendary Boston Celtics forward won three consecutive NBA MVP Awards from 1984 - 1986 and led his team to three championships in the decade?
Who is Larry Bird?
2000
Borrowed directly from the jazz and hip-hop underground, this adjective meant you were looking incredibly sharp, fresh and stylishly dressed.
What is fly?