Question: What news anchor departed with the words: “I’ll be away on assignment and Dan Rather will be sitting in here for the next few years”?

Last Question: What series inspired action figures named Mekaneck and Moss Man?

Answer: The Masters of the Universe (He-Man)

Moss Man is a plant-based hero who can manipulate plant matter, causing flowers to grow but also causing tidal waves of moss and vegetation.

Mekaneck is the Master of the Universe with a telescoping neck that enables him to serve as a scout and do reconnaissance.