Question 1

What was the full name of the ruthless oil tycoon and primary antagonist of the long-running prime-time soap opera "Dallas"?

Accepted Answer

J.R. Ewing

Question 2

Richard Dean Anderson starred as the resourceful secret agent who could solve complex problems using everyday objects in which popular action series?

Accepted Answer

MacGyver

Question 3

Which prime-time soap opera, known for its extravagant fashion and catfights, centered on the rivalry between the Carrington and Colby families?

Accepted Answer

Dynasty

Question 4

Which sketch comedy show, a Saturday night staple, launched the careers of stars like Eddie Murphy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the 1980s?

Accepted Answer

Saturday Night Live

Question 5

What was the popular nickname of H.M. Murdock, the eccentric helicopter pilot from "The A-Team"?

Accepted Answer

Howlin' Mad Murdock

Question 6

Which detective drama, set in the glitzy world of 1980s Miami, popularized pastel suits, designer stubble, and a distinctive synth-pop soundtrack?

Accepted Answer

Miami Vice

Question 7

Which groundbreaking 1980s sitcom was the first television series in history to have two main characters simultaneously spin off into their own separate series?

Accepted Answer

Cheers

Question 8

Before starring as Blanche Devereaux in "The Golden Girls," Rue McClanahan shared the screen with Bea Arthur in what earlier 1970s sitcom?

Accepted Answer

Maude

Question 9

What was the name of the first-run syndicated animated series that introduced the world to Lion-O, Cheetara, and the other cat-like humanoids of Thundera?

Accepted Answer

ThunderCats

Question 10

The entire final season of which popular 1980s sitcom, starring Bob Newhart, was revealed in its memorable finale to be a dream of his character from his previous 1970s sitcom?

Accepted Answer

Newhart

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