Return to the ’80s Trivia – 2/23/22

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Question: In the television show, Who’s the Boss?, where is Tony Micelli originally from?


Last Question: E.T. said his first words to whom?
A. Gertie
B. Elliott
C. Michael
D. Mary

Answer: A. Gertie

Gertie sat down to watch some T.V. and E.T. was in the room with her. E.T. walked around the T.V. while Gertie tuned in and sounded out some words, such as “basket”, “bandit”, and “ball”. The narrator, of the show, told the viewers that all the words began with the letter “b”. When E.T. heard this, he said “be” and this surprised Gertie, since she did not know E.T. could talk. Gertie told him, “good!” E.T. then said to Gertie, “Be good.” A couple of other phrases that E.T. learned, in the movie, were “E.T. phone home” and “I’ll be right here.”

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Remember That Song – 2/23/22

Can you name the artist and song:

The clouds never expect it when it rains
But the sea changes colors
But the sea does not change


Last Song: “Easy Lover” by Philip Bailey & Phil Collins from Chinese Wall (1985)

Great job sweetpurplejune, Craig (@cdennis0130), and Lisa (@gabbyg89)!!!

You’re the one that wants to hold her
Hold her and control her
You’d better forget it
You’ll never get it


If you’d like to get the song from Amazon, you can click on the album cover below:

Return to the ’80s Trivia – 2/22/22

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Question: E.T. said his first words to whom?
A. Gertie
B. Elliott
C. Michael
D. Mary


Last Question: In the television show, Cagney & Lacey, who played the role of Cagney?

A. Loretta Swit
B. Tyne Daly
C. Sharon Gless
D. Joanna Kern
Answer: Both A and C. My bad. I meant to ask who played Cagney in the television pilot/movie, but I messed that up. Loretta Swit played Cagney in the tv pilot movie, then was replaced by Meg Foster. Audience approval was low and the show was pulled until fans banded together to demand its return. Sharon Gless took over as Cagney and played her until the series finale.

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Tyne Daly, left, and Sharon Gless in the CBS series “Cagney & Lacey.”

Here is the full episode (for free)

Remember That Song – 2/22/22

Can you name the artist and song:

You’re the one that wants to hold her
Hold her and control her
You’d better forget it
You’ll never get it


Last Song: “She’s Like The Wind” by Patrick Swayze from Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture (1988)

Great job sweetpurplejune, J.V. (@JVfromOhio), Adora (@Adora2000), Karina (@WillieSun), and Lisa (@gabbyg89)!!!

Feel her breath in my face
Her body close to me
Can’t look in her eyes
She’s out of my league


If you’d like to get the song from Amazon, you can click on the album cover below:

Song of the Day: “Hooked On You” by Sweet Sensation

Today we are going to go with some awesome freestyle dance with “Hooked On You” by Sweet Sensation. Sweet Sensation was originally formed in 1985 with sisters Margie and Mari Fernandez along with Betty Lebron. Sweet Sensation was signed to a production deal with Platinum Vibe Productions, and recording started on their first album, with Betty Lebron on lead vocals. Using “Hooked on You” as an introduction, the trio was signed to Next Plateau Records. “Hooked on You” was released on the Next Plateau label, along with their second single, “Victim of Love (Goodbye Baby).” In 1987, they were picked up by Atco, and their debut album, Take It While It’s Hot, was released. “Hooked on You” peaked at #64. In late 1988, Mari left the group and was replaced by Sheila Vega. The original album cover featured Betty, Margie, and Mari, but in the 1989 re-pressing of their album, new member Sheila Vega replaced Mari on the cover. The vocals of “Hooked on You” were not changed.
But, the song was re-released, and had greater success, reaching #23 on the U.S. charts.
Sweet Sensation would go on to record only one more studio album, 1990s Love Child. This album would produce their biggest hit – the chart topper “If Wishes Came True“.
The split up a few years later. But this freestyle gem still has me “hooked”!

Return to the ’80s Trivia – 2/21/22

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Question: In the television show, Cagney & Lacey, who played the role of Cagney?

A. Loretta Swit
B. Tyne Daly
C. Sharon Gless
D. Joanna Kerns


Last Question: February 18, 1980, at the age of 21, who became the youngest hockey player to record 5 career hat tricks?

Answer: Wayne Gretzky

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Remember That Song – 2/21/22

Can you name the artist and song:

Feel her breath in my face
Her body close to me
Can’t look in her eyes
She’s out of my league


Last Song: “Don’t Let Go” by Isaac Hayes from the album Don’t Let Go (1980)

Great job David (@daviddwwalker) and Adora (@Adora2000)!!!

Oo-ee, mmm this feelin’ is killin’ me
Aaaw shucks
Well, I wouldn’t stop for a million bucks
I love you so


If you’d like to get the song from Amazon, you can click on the album cover below:

Song of the Day: “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton

“9 to 5” by Dolly Parton Became the #1 Song in America on this day in 1981. Dolly wrote this for the 1980 film of the same name, and the single was released on November 3, 1980. The song earned Parton an Academy Award nomination and four Grammy Award nominations, winning her the awards for Best Country Song and Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. This would be Dolly’s only solo hit to land at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She also hit #1 with her duet with Kenny Rogers, “Islands In the Stream.”

The film was Dolly’s acting debut, and also starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dabney Coleman. The film was a huge success, grossing over $103.9 million. Although Dolly was already a successful singer, musician and songwriter, this movie and song launched her permanently into mainstream popular culture.

Dolly wrote the song while on the movie set. She didn’t have her guitar with her, so she came up with the rhythm by rubbing her fingernails together.

Return to the ’80s Trivia – 2/18/22

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Question: On this day in 1980 (February 18), at the age of 21, who became the youngest hockey player to record 5 career hat tricks?


Last Question: In Footloose, where did Ren live before moving to Beaumont?

Answer: Chicago

Great job Pauline (@Dopey62)!!!

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Remember That Song – 2/18/22

*** Deep Track ***
Can you name the artist and song:

Oo-ee, mmm this feelin’ is killin’ me
Aaaw shucks
Well, I wouldn’t stop for a million bucks
I love you so


Last Song: “Paradise City” by Guns N’ Roses from Appetite for Destruction (1989)

Great job sweetpurplejune!!!

Just a urchin livin’ under the street
I’m a hard case that’s tough to beat
I’m your charity case so buy me something to eat
I’ll pay you at another time


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