Pop & Social Culture
Iconic in this decade for movies and tape recording, the acronym VHS stands for what?
What is: Video Home System
In 1989, this popular American show first launched on TV, introducing a character who often uttered the words “Eat My Shorts”
What is: The Simpsons
Guess this TV show based on the soundtrack
What is: Knight Rider
Name this movie, which came out in 1989
What is: UHF
Name this movie, which was filmed in Oregon and came out in 1985.
What is: The Goonies
In the 1980s, this iconic toy featured small, colorful plastic figurines with distinctive hairstyles.
What is: Cabbage Patch Kids (Dolls)
This show about high school teenagers debuted on TV in 1989
What is: Saved by the Bell
This show was originally modeled off the 1960s comedy show "Get Smart" featuring a secret agent.
What is: Inspector Gadget
Name this movie, which came out in 1985.
What is: Clue
Name this movie, which came out in 1982 and was the highest grossing movie of the decade.
What is: ET, the Extraterrestrial
In 1986, this shuttle that exploded in mid-air marked the first fatal accident of a spacecraft in flight.
What is: the Challenger
This show about a large family living in San Francisco debuted on TV in 1987.
What is: Full House
Dance your cares away, save your worries for another day.
What is: Fraggle Rock
Name this movie, which came out in 1989.
What is: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Name this famous movie, which also came out in 1985.
What is: Back to the Future
This popular puzzle game featuring a square with multiple colors on each side was invented in the 1970s, but became an instant craze in the 1980s.
What is: A Rubik's Cube
This show featured a humorous, nerdy character named Steve Urkel
What is: Family Matters
This popular 80s show featured the famous actor, Mr. T.
What is: The A-Team
Name this movie, which came out in 1984.
What is: Ghostbusters
Name this movie, which came out in 1987.
What is: The Princess Bride
In 1981, this person was the first female justice ever to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court
What is: Sandra Day O’Connor
This show about 4 elderly women who lived together in the same house ran from 198x to 1993
What is: The Golden Girls
Sam Malone and Diane Chambers were characters in this popular TV sitcom
What is: Cheers
Name this movie, which came out in 1982.
What is: Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Name this movie, which came out in 1986 and featured David Bowie.
What is: Labyrinth