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The 1980s were all about having fun, from big hair bands to family TV and timeless movies that ooze sentimental nostalgia. Take this quiz to see how well you know your '80s nostalgia. It'll be righteous, dude!
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
M*A*S*H
MASH was originally a novel written by W.C Heinz which was then used as the premise for a movie. Two years later, it was produced into an 11-season television series, culminating in the most watched series finale of all television shows to date.
Family Ties
The Golden Girls
MacGyver
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
The Goonies
In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate's ancient valuable treasure in "The Goonies."
The Karate Kid
The Thing
Adventures of Babysitting
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
The Bob Newhart Show
Buck Rogers
Fantasy Island
CHiPs
Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox portrayed Officers Francis "Ponch” Poncherello and Jonathan "Jon" Baker, respectively. Throughout the show’s six-season run of 139 episodes, neither Estrada nor Wilcox ever drew their weapons.
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Happy Days
Silver Spoons
Full House
Family Ties
Marc Price, who played the lovably annoying Irwin “Skippy” Handelman in "Family Ties" has kept his comedic tendencies going since the show ended. Price tours the country with his stand-up routines.
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21 Jump Street
Roseanne
Newhart
Magnum P.I.
"Magnum P.I." was based in Oahu, Hawaii. In the eight years the show aired on CBS, there were fifty special guest stars. Throughout the eight years the show spanned, there were only two crossovers with other CBS crime dramas.
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
The Outsiders
Dirty Dancing
The Women in Red
The Blues Brothers
Jake Blues, just out from prison, puts together his old band to save the Catholic home where he and brother, Elwood, were raised in "The Blues Brothers."
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Top Gun
It's no "Citizen Kane," but nothing will beat 'Top Gun" for great visuals, a terrific soundtrack, and snappy quotable lines.
Rain Man
Clue
RoboCop
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Which righteously radical 80s music video corresponds with this image?
Dancing with Myself, Billy Idol
"Dancing with Myself" is commonly thought to be about masturbation, but it's really more about dancing alone. Billy Idol got the idea after watching Japanese kids at a Tokyo disco "dancing with themselves" in a nightclub. The kids would dance in a pogo style, up and down, and there were mirrors in the club so they could watch themselves doing it.
Good Thing, Fine Young Cannibals
She Bop, Cyndi Lauper
Dirty Diana, Michael Jackson
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
They Live
See no evil, hear no evil
The Goonies
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Ferris knows how to have fun. Whether it be cutting class or hanging out with his friends, he always knows how to make the most of every situation.
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
Full House
Charles in Charge
The Fall Guy
Growing Pains
Growing Pains was the first American sitcom to air in China. The show brought up questions surrounding intercultural parenting philosophies, like how to discipline your children.
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Which righteously radical 80s music video corresponds with this image?
The Tide Is High, Blondie
Venus, Bananarama
I Love Rock n' Roll, Joan Jett
Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
After the video for "Billie Jean" aired, Michael Jackson's famous "Thriller" went on to sell an additional 10 million copies. Michael Jackson’s head was set on fire by a special effects explosions while filming a Pepsi-Cola commercial sound-tracked by "Billie Jean."
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
Miami Vice
"Miami Vice" did great things for Miami's economy. In 1984 when the show premiered, there was a huge influx of tourists in Miami, which bettered the city's infrastructure. Many improvements of visitor attractions, including hotels and restaurants, were made. People referred to this as "The Vice Effect."
Night Court
Punky Brewster
Perfect Strangers
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Die Hard
In "Die Hard," John McClane, officer of the NYPD, tries to save his wife, Holly Gennaro, and several others that were taken hostage by German terrorist Hans Gruber during a Christmas party at the Nakatomi Plaza in Los Angeles.
Batman
The Terminator
Haunted Honeymoon
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Conan the Destroyer
Cinema Paradiso
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
"Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi," won numerous awards and was nominated for four Oscars, including best effects and art direction.
The Name of the Rose
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Which righteously radical 80s music video corresponds with this image?
Addicted to Love, Robert Palmer
The "keyboardist" in the "Addicted to Love" video was Susie Verrico, who later appeared in the 2006 series of the UK reality TV show "Big Brother." None of the models posing as a band knew how to play the instruments. As a result, each girl was keeping her own time and moving to a different beat.
99 Luftballoons, Nena
A Million Miles Away, Plimsouls
Are We Ourselves, The Fixx
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
The Cosby Show
Family Ties
The Golden Girls
The famous kitchen where much of the action takes place in the "Golden Girls" was actually a hand-me-down set from the show, "It Takes Two." This set is missing one thing, however: a fourth kitchen chair. There were four women living in the house and this discrepancy has been recognized by the very observant viewers. This was simply due to the limitations of filming so no one would have their back to the camera.
Who's the Boss?
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
The Love Boat
"The Love Boat" lasted for nine seasons and a total of 250 episodes. One of its stars, Ted Lange, who portrayed Isaac, went on to become a prolific playwright and director. Among his credits is the role of director for several episodes of "Dharma and Greg," and "Moesha and Eve."
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
Moonlighting
Alice
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
Perfect Strangers
The Greatest American Hero
The A-Team
Only 26 of the 98 episodes of "The A-Team" were run in Germany, due to the excessive violence. German broadcasters made the decision not to air all 98 episodes because many were simply too violent and controversial.
Dynasty
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Alien
Blood Simple.
Predator
Lions and tigers and bears...oh my what is that over there?! Can it be? Aliens!
Masters of the Universe
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Hill Street Blues
Diff'rent Strokes
Charles in Charge
The Wonder Years
After only six episodes, "The Wonder Years" received its first Emmy in 1988 for "Outstanding Comedy Series." The following year, Fred Savage became the youngest actor to be nominated for "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series" Emmy category. He was only 13.
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
The Outsiders
The Breakfast Club
"The Breakfast Club" has to be the most well-known 80s movie of all time. The Brat Pack star in this famous film about five teens who learn about their peers' lives in one afternoon stuck in detention.
Adventures in Babysitting
Back to the Future
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
The Mission
Leviathan
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome
Could you imagine living in a world without computers and civilized society? I can't. Glad we are not living in a post-apocalyptic world.
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Urban Cowboy
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
An all-star cast ,including Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Phoebe Cates, Judge Reinhold, and Ray Walston, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" also debuts future stars, including Nicholas Cage, Eric Stoltz, and Anthony Edwards.
Fletch
Heartbreak Ridge
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Which righteously radical 80s music video corresponds with this image?
California Girls, David Lee Roth
David Lee Roth released his version of "California Girls" in 1985 as his first solo single. The video featured a lineup of beautiful women and got loads of airplay on MTV. It set the tone for Roth's solo career as he perpetuated his image as a hedonistic party boy. Carl Wilson from The Beach Boys sang backup on Roth's version, which hit #3 in the US.
Valley Girl, Frank Zappa featuring Moon Unit
Billie Jean, Michael Jackson
Bust a Move, Young M.C.
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Heathers
The Shining
In "The Shining," a family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future.
A Nightmare on Elm Street
Predator
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
The Wonder Years
Who's the Boss
Angela and Tony were originally supposed to get married at the end of the series. ABC executives, along with Tony Danza, were against this proposed ending, so they broke up instead.
Hill Street Blues
Three's Company
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Which righteously radical 80s music video corresponds with this image?
Sex (I’m A...), Berlin
Rock this Town, Stray Cats
Rapture, Blondie
The music video for "Rapture" made its television debut in the U.S. on January 31, 1981, and became the first rap video ever broadcast on MTV. Much of the video is a one-take scene of Debbie Harry dancing along the street, passing by graffiti artists, Uncle Sam, an American Indian, and a goat.
Here Comes the Rain Again, Eurythmics
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
Seinfeld
Cheers
In order to make the bar scenes in "Cheers" more believable, Ted Danson completed two weeks of bartending school to nail his role as Sam. The creators of the show would also frequent bars in Los Angeles to observe "real bar conversations" that they would then incorporate into the script.
That 70's Show
I Love Lucy
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
ALF
Growing Pains
Family Ties
The Cosby Show
The oldest child in the Cosby Show, Sondra, was not written into the original cast. Bill Cosby decided to add in Sondra's character to portray successful parenting while she was away at college. The role of Sondra was played by Whitney Houston when she was 21. Talk about a talented cast!
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
ALF
Paul Fusco was the voice of the puppet ALF. He also operated the puppet most of the time from underneath the sound stage built on a 4-foot high platform. When Fusco wasn't controlling the character, the 2'9" actor, Mihaly Meszaros, stepped up for the role.
Knight Rider
Air Wolf
Three's Company
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Footloose
Dirty Dancing
Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle in this hit 80's film, "Dirty Dancing."
Valley Girl
Pretty in Pink
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
Full House
Despite the exterior of the Tanner house on a famous San Francisco street, "Full House" was actually filmed in LA. Only one episode, "Comet's Excellent Adventure," was taped in San Francisco. All the exterior and scenery shots of San Francisco were shot in a single day.
Happy Days
The Dukes of Hazzard
Family Matters
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Teen Wolf
Leviathan
The Karate Kid
"Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important."
Urban Cowboy
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Married with Children
"Married with Children" was Fox's first prime time show which debuted at 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, 1987. There were 259 episodes, the final one airing in 1997.
Designing Women
Family Ties
Kate & Allie
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Which righteously radical 80s music video corresponds with this image?
Faith, George Michael
The video for "Faith" was directed by Andy Morahan, who also did the videos for "Father Figure" and "I Want Your Sex." George Michael was completely faking his guitar-playing in the video - he didn't know how to play.
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Cyndi Lauper
Down Under, Men at Work
Hey Ladies, Beastie Boys
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
The Thing
Aliens
Ghostbusters
If there's something strange in your neighborhood. Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!!!
Die Hard
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
Murder, She Wrote
Knight Rider
Four to nine cars were typically ruined each season due to the extreme stunt work performed in "Knight Rider." Most of the cars required custom parts in order to be lightweight and powerful enough for the stunts.
The A-Team
Newhart
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Kickboxer
Flash Gordon
Full Metal Jacket
A war movie directed by the great Stanley Kubrick, Matthew Modine stars as Private Joker and Vincent D'Onofrio as Private Leonard 'Gomer Pyle' Lawrence.
Risky Business
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Which righteously radical 80s TV show corresponds with this image?
My Two Dads
Small Wonder
Perfect Strangers
Both of the lead actors in "Perfect Strangers" attended Yale University. They never crossed paths during their studies, however. Bronson Pinchot originally studied painting and literature, while Mark Linn-Baker was in Yale's Drama School.
Mork and Mindy
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The Dukes of Hazzard
James Best playing Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane is one of the more memorable characters from "The Dukes of Hazzard" TV series. Best’s long career as a Western actor began in 1949.
Laverne & Shirley
Family Ties
Charlie's Angels
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Which righteously radical 80s movie corresponds with this image?
Teen Wolf
Heathers
In order to get out of the snobby clique that is destroying her good-girl reputation, an intelligent teen teams up with a dark sociopath in a plot to kill the cool kids in "Heathers."
The Big Chill
Vision Quest
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Which righteously radical 80s music video corresponds with this image?
Physical, Olivia Newton-John
Legs, ZZ Top
The video "Legs" was parodied in a 1984 episode of "St. Elsewhere," in which ZZ Top themselves, as well as the Eliminator girls, appeared. In the scene where hospital orderly Luther (Eric Laneuville) falls asleep as the radio is playing "Legs," and he dreams the Eliminator girls come to his aid, helping him to seek revenge on senior hospital staff who have oppressed him.
Pour Some Sugar on Me, Def Leppard
Rain, Dragon
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Don’t Believe The Hype, Public Enemy
Sledgehammer, Peter Gabriel
Take On Me, a-ha
"Take On Me" is a song written by the band members of Norwegian synthpop band, a-ha. The original version was produced by Tony Mansfield and remixed by John Ratcliff. The second version of the song was produced by Alan Tarney for the group's debut studio album, Hunting High and Low (1985). The song combines synth-pop with a varied instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, keyboards, and drums.
Some Like It Hot, Power Station
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