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Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:21 am
by I Love the 80s!
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
7. He was Father Murphy.
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show.
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:44 am
by triviawayne
1. head of the class
2. the a-team
3. miami vice
4. the facts of life
5. fran tarkenton
6. alex karras
7. ?
8. bob eucker
9. bubba smith & dick butkis
10. cagney & lacey
11. thirtysomething
12. hill street blues
13. nightline/ted koppel
14. late night with david letterman/david letterman/nbc
15. arsineo hall
bonus: joan rivers, the late show, fox
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:40 am
by kroxquo
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen. WAG Bosom Buddies
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock The A Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek. The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84. Was John Davidson an athlete?
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89. Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy. Merlin Olsen
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990. Bob Uecker (Taking the liberal definition of "athlete")
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984. Dick Butkus & Bubba Smith
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show). Simon & Simon
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama) thirtysomething
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show). Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline - Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night With David Letterman on NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host. Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show. ABC had Nightline and Fox hadn't gotten off the ground yet so it must be CBS
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:42 am
by ShamelessWeasel
1. nope
2. The A Team
3. Miami Vice
4. Facts of Life
5. Bruce Jenner
6. Alex Karras
7. Merlin Olsen
8. Bob Uecker
9. nope
10. Cagney & Lacey
11. nope
12. Hill Street Blues
13. Night Line - Ted Koppel
14. Late Night with Daivd letterman - NBC
15. Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
Joan Rivers
nope
Fox
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:24 am
by littlebeast13
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock - The A Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek - Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek - The Golden Girls
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84. - Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89. - Dick Butkus?
7. He was Father Murphy.
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990. - Bob Uecker (I think Uek would laugh at being considered an athlete...)
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama) - Twin Peaks?
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show) - Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host - Nightline - Peter Jennings
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network - Late Night with David Letterman - David Letterman - NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host. - Arsenio Hall (I'd have never guessed people in the early 90's named their kids after him, but I've worked with several Arsenios already...)
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host. - Joan Rivers?
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show. - CBS?
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 7:43 am
by franktangredi
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
THE A-TEAM
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
MIAMI VICE
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
THE FACTS OF LIFE
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
FRAN TARKENTON
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
ALEX KARRAS
7. He was Father Murphy.
MERLIN OLSEN
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
BOB UECKER
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
CAGNEY AND LACEY?
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
THIRTYSOMETHING
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
HILL STREET BLUES
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
20/20, HUGH DOWNS
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
ARSENIO HALL
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
JOAN RIVERS
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show.
ABC?
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:08 am
by Beebs52
Casting
2 Kojak
3 Miami Vice
4 Facts of Life
Time slots
11 LA Law
Talk
13 Nightline Ted Koppel
14 Late Night with David Letterman, David Letterman, CBS
Bonus
Joan Rivers, Late Show, Fox
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 8:13 am
by PanicinDetroit
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid EngenHead of the Class
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock The A-Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.Merlin Olsen
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.Bob Uecker
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.Bubba Smith, Dick Butkus
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)Cagney and Lacey
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama) thirtysomething
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time hostNightline/ Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and networkThe Late Show, David Letterman, NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)The Late Show
Name the network for this show. FOX
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:58 am
by T_Bone0806
This game should be fun. Thanks for hosting.
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
The 'A' Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.
Merlin Olsen
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
Bob Uecker
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline/Ted Koeppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night With David Letterman/David Letterman/originally he was on NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show.
Joan Rivers/The Late Show/Fox
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:20 am
by themanintheseersuckersuit
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. The A Team
3. Miami Vice
4. The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. Bruce Jenner
6. Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.
8.Alex Karras
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984. Ed Marinaro
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. NYPD Blue
11. Dallas
12. NYPD Blue
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. Nightline
Steve Carrell
14. Late Night with David Letterman
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Joan Rivers
Late Night with Joan Rivers
CBS
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 12:04 pm
by BackInTex
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
Who's the Boss
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
The A Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
George Plimpton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.
Merlen Olson
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
Dick Butkis
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Fred
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
Vegas
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
Falcon Crest
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
Hill Street Bluse
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline - Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night with David Letterman, CBS
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Late Night
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Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:51 pm
by Ritterskoop
I Love the 80s! wrote:Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock The A-Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84. Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
7. He was Father Murphy.
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show) Hill Street Blues
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show) Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network David Letterman, NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host. Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host. Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show. Fox
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:04 pm
by jarnon
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock The A Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama) Thirtysomething
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show) Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host Nightline, Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network Late Night, David Letterman, NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host. Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host. Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show.
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 2:44 pm
by Catfish
[quote="I Love the 80s!"].
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
The A Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
Argh! He was married to Susan Clark. Can't remember his name.
7. He was Father Murphy.
Merlin Olsen
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
Thirtysomething
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline
Ted Koppel (sp?)
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night
David Letterman
CBS
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
Name the network for this show.
Total points: 39[/quote]
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 5:32 pm
by mrkelley23
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen Head of the Class
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock The A-Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84. Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89. Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy. Merlin Olsen
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990. Steve Somebody
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984. Dick Butkus and Bubba Smith
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show) T. J Hooker
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama) Knots Landing
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show) Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline -- Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
The Late Show, David Letterman, CBS
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host. Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show) Late Night with Joan Rivers
Name the network for this show. ABC
Total points: 39
Edited only to correct spoiler tags, sorry
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2018 6:12 pm
by mellytu74
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen - HEAD OF THE CLASS
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock - THE A TEAM
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek - MIAMI VICE
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek - FACTS OF LIFE
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84. -FRAN TARKENTON
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89. -ALEX KARRAS
7. He was Father Murphy. -MERLIN OLSEN
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990. - BOB UECKER
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984. - NOPE
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show) - CAGNEY AND LACEY?
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama) - NOPE
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show) - HILL STREET BLUES
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
NIGHTLINE AND TED KOPPEL
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN. DAVID LETTERMAN. NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
ARSENIO HALL
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host. - JOAN RIVERS
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show) - NOPE
Name the network for this show. -FOX
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 1:57 am
by Bob78164
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen Taxi
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock The A Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89. Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990. Bob Uecker
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show) T.J. Hooker
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama) Dynasty
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show) Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host Nightline, Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network Late Night, David Letterman, NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host. Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host. Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show) Can We Talk
Name the network for this show. ABC
Total points: 39
--Bob
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 4:58 am
by A Non E. Muss
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
Head Of The Class
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
The A-Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
The Facts Of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.
Merlin Olsen
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
Bob Eucker
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
I've never heard of this show before in my life. I'll guess Jim Brown & Fred Dryer.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
Cagney & Lacey
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
thirtysomething
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline & Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night With David Letterman, David Letterman, & NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
The Late Show With Joan Rivers
Name the network for this show.
FOX
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:34 am
by Estonut
Decades: PrimeTime
Season 1, Episode 1
10/15/2018
The 1980s
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
The A Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.
Merlin Olson
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
Bob "Mr. Baseball" Uecker
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
Thirtysomething
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline, Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night with David Letterman on NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
The Late Show
Name the network for this show.
Fox
Total points: 39
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:00 pm
by Hotseat Or Bust!
Casting Call - 1.) Head Of The Class, 2.) The A Team, 3.) Miami Vice, 4.) The Facts Of Life. Athletes In Action - 5.) John Davidson, 6.) Alex Karras, 7.) Merlin Olsen, 8.) Bob Eucker. Time Slots - 10.) Cagney & Lacy. Let's Talk - 14.) Late Night, David Letterman, NBC. 15.) Arsenio Hall. Bonus: Joan Rivers, FOX.
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:40 pm
by I Love Decades!
Answers:
Casting Call
Identify the popular 80s show based on the names of the characters . Two points each.
1. Charles Moore, Darlene Merriman, Bernadette Meara, Arvid Engen
Head of the Class
2. Col. John Smith, Sgt. Bosco Baracus, Lt. Templeton Peck, Capt. H.M. Murdock
The A-Team
3. James "Sonny" Crockett, Ricardo Tubbs, Trudy Joplin, Stan Switek
Miami Vice
4. Blair Warner, Dorothy "Tootie" Ramsey, Natalie Green, Jo Polniaczek
The Facts of Life
Athletes in "Action!"
Name the following athletes-turned-actors (two points each):
5. He hosted That's Incredible! from 1980-84.
Fran Tarkenton
6. He was Webster's dad from 1983-89.
Alex Karras
7. He was Father Murphy.
Merlin Olsen
8. He starred in Mr. Belvedere from 1985-1990.
Bob Uecker
9. These two former NFL players were the "rolling thunder" tandem on Blue Thunder in 1984.
Bubba Smith, Dick Butkus
Time Slots
Name the 80s series that occupied the following late time slots (three points each):
(All times ET)
10. Monday 10:00-11:00, March 1984 - December 1987 on CBS (cop show)
Cagney and Lacey
11. Tuesday 10:00-11:00, September 1987 - September 1991 on ABC (ensemble drama)
Thirtysomething
12. Thursday 10:00-11:00, January 15, 1981 – May 12, 1987 on NBC (cop show)
Hill Street Blues
Let's Talk! (two points each)
All about late-night talk and news shows.
Note: Partial credit awarded for "mostly right" answers.
13. A late-night news staple on ABC grew out of the Iranian hostage crisis in 1980.
Name the show and the original/long-time host
Nightline/ Ted Koppel
14. A former Indianapolis weatherman began a different type of late-night talk show February 1, 1982
Name the show title, host and network
Late Night with David Letterman, NBC
15. His syndicated talk show (premiered in 1989) had a band called "The Dog Pound" and made the raised fist, "Wuff, Wuff, Wuff" call famous.
Name the host.
Arsenio Hall
Bonus:
A comedienne was considered by some (including herself) to be the heir apparent to Johnny Carson after he established her as the first regular guest host on The Tonight Show. Then she got a late night gig opposite him in 1986 and effectively burned that bridge.
(Two points each)
Name the comedienne/talk show host.
Joan Rivers
Name the short-lived show in question (it's name is similar to a current late night show)
The Late Show
Name the network for this show.
FOX
Points:
panic ~~ 38
triviawayne ~~ 37
A Non ~~ 37
melly ~~ 32
tbone ~~ 32
esto ~~ 32
weasel ~~ 30
mrkelley ~~ 29
krox ~~ 28
tangredi ~~ 27
hotseat ~~ 25
catfish ~~ 21
BiT ~~ 20
Bob#s ~~ 19
jarnon ~~ 19
lb ~~ 18
skoop ~~ 18
beebs ~~ 14
suitguy ~~ 12
sprots ~~ 9
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:15 pm
by SportsFan68
I woulda got 9 points! That's probably good for last.
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:16 am
by I Love Decades!
SportsFan68 wrote:I woulda got 9 points! That's probably good for last.
I gave them to you.
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 6:48 am
by littlebeast13
I Love Decades! wrote:SportsFan68 wrote:I woulda got 9 points! That's probably good for last.
I gave them to you.
Geez... did she threaten you with her emotional support attack squirrel or something?
lb13
Re: Decades: PrimeTime S1 E1
Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 7:03 am
by I Love Decades!
littlebeast13 wrote:I Love Decades! wrote:SportsFan68 wrote:I woulda got 9 points! That's probably good for last.
I gave them to you.
Geez... did she threaten you with her emotional support attack squirrel or something?
lb13
Some meisters are gooder than others.