Classic television gave us unforgettable characters, but remembering the actors who played them is only for the true fans. This quiz features 13 performers from beloved 1970s and 1980s TV classics. You'll get two character clues for each actor. How many can you get right without peeking?
Some television catchphrases are impossible to forget, no matter how hard you try. The 1980s gave us an endless supply of them, from sitcom wisecracks to Saturday morning battle cries. Some originated earlier, but all found a home on 1980s television. How many do you still say?
Discover the shocking behind-the-scenes feuds between beloved classic TV costars, from The Golden Girls to Star Trek, whose onscreen friendships concealed bitter rivalries, explosive arguments, and decades of personal tension.
Michael Gray became a 1970s teen heartthrob on Shazam!, but Hollywood fame didn't last. Discover how the former Billy Batson became a florist before making an unexpected superhero comeback.
There was a time when television viewers could identify a detective by his car, coat, hat, voice, or favorite expression before the opening credits even finished. Many of those characters once returned to living rooms every week, yet some have quietly slipped out of everyday pop-culture memory.
The 80s gave us some TV dramas that seemingly never went away. Mention Dallas, Magnum, P.I., or Miami Vice and almost everyone immediately knows what you’re talking about. But then there are these shows. Seriously, how many do you remember?
Henry Winkler became a TV icon as Fonzie on Happy Days, but years of typecasting nearly stalled his career. Discover how he reinvented himself, found new success, and earned Emmy-winning acclaim.
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