Ah…it’s season finale time here at Final Answer Trivia. Last season—we talked about some of the more memorable season finales back when they were pretty new to us.
We covered “Soap” Season 1—Jessica Tate was guilty!!! We covered the big one— “Dallas” Season 3—Who shot J.R.? And we talked about one that was near and dear to me— “Dynasty” Season 5—The Moldavian Massacre.
One of the more “shocking” ones that happened next was at the end of “Dallas” Season 9.
Let me try and set this one up—at the end of Season 8—Patrick Duffy—who portrayed Bobby Ewing on the show—his contract was ending. He decided to leave the show to try and find other acting opportunities.
When Duffy was leaving at the end of Season 8—the decision was made to straight-up kill him. No “leaving town” kind of exit, or “put in a coma” type thing. Nope. Hit by a car while saving Pam Ewing.
Duffy didn’t find another role in the year after his departure.(F.A.T. Editors Note: He actually wanted the part in an ABC drama called “Heart of the City”, but it went to another actor. It was cancelled after 13 episodes.) He was asked to return and now the decision had to be made how to resurrect him. This was pre-internet, so there were no rumors or spoilers that I can remember.
The season finale of Season 9—Pam wakes up in the morning—walks into the bathroom—and bam! Bobby greeting her in the shower.
This was one of those “get everyone talking” season finales that “Dallas” was legendary for. Not as big as “Who shot J.R.?”—but it definitely had people buzzing and talking about how/why/what that summer.
A different era in tv—but pretty cool when surprises happen—and people are genuinely shocked.
So—how did they explain this one? In one of the most interesting twists in tv history—Pam realized that—
TV📺
BH90210💥
On the wonderful 1990’s FOX drama Beverly Hills 90210—let’s just say there was lots of “hooking up” going on. Lots.
For this question—tell me which one of these characters kissed the most other characters during the show’s run.
Dylan
Brandon
David
Val
Kelly
Donna
Movies🎬🍿
Hodge-Podge💥
Throughout movie history—there have been plenty of vanity license plates utilized to convey some type of message about either characters or the movie. Tell me what movie these plates were used in.
1983 Comedy - California License Plate - LUV ME
1985 Comedy - California License Plate - OUTATIME
1985 Sports Drama - California License Plate - SOTHPAW
1986 Comedy - Illinois License Plate - NRVOUS
1993 Drama - California License Plate - D FENS
1997 Action Thriller - California License Plate - AZZ KIKR
Music🎧📻
“Themed” 💥
From 1984 - 1990 - this artist had nine Billboard Top 40 hits. No—I’m not playing the singers biggest hit. Tell me this song that hit #26 in November 1985.
Music Bonus #1🎧📻
“Themed” 💥
This song hit #7 on the Billboard Rock Charts in November 1984. Tell me this band and this rocking tune.
Music Bonus #2🎧📻
“Themed” 💥
This band had four Top 40 hits from 1986 - 1988. This one hit #7 in January 1987. Tell me this band and their second top 5 hit.
Music Bonus #3🎧📻
“Themed” 💥
This band had eight Top 40 hits from 1981 - 1987. This one hit #11 in August 1983. Tell me this band and this song, which was their highest charting hit at that time
Anything Goes🍟📖🏆🪀🗓️
Hodge-Podge💥
When the FOX Network started airing primetime shows to compete with the Big 3 Networks(ABC,CBS,NBC) in April 1987—They were broadcasting on only one night: Sundays.
On April 5th—they launched two shows—both were comedies.
On April 12th - they added a third show—a drama.
On April 19th—they added a fourth show—a comedy.
On April 26th—they added a fifth show—a comedy that was based on a movie.
Name these shows.(F.A.T. Editors Note: Three of these are pretty well-known. The other two? Impressive if you know these.)
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