Chapter 1
Deep ocean and dry land
Chapter 2
Synthesizers and charity stages
Chapter 3
From golden lanais to high-tech heroes
Chapter 4
Pixels, pages, and talking plushies
YOUR GOAL
Master of The wild wonders of September 1985
Ch 3 · From golden lanais to high-tech heroes
schopenhauer September 1985 TV Premieres
From a sunny Florida porch to a hero with a knife, These brand-new classics changed television for life!
schopenhauer The sci-fi classic 'Back to the Future' continued to dominate global box offices throughout September 1985.
schopenhauer The innovative action-adventure series 'MacGyver' premiered on ABC on September 29, 1985.
BETA
schopenhauer Scroll through retro trivia to discover the biggest news and hits of September 1985.
Fun Fact
Sophia's age makeup: Estelle Getty was actually younger than her on-screen daughter Bea Arthur, requiring three hours of daily makeup.
Glossary
lanai (noun)
A roofed, open-sided veranda, patio, or porch originating in Hawaii. It served as a central gathering space in the September 1985 comedy series The Golden Girls.
A roofed, open-sided veranda, patio, or porch originating in Hawaii. It served as a central gathering space in the September 1985 comedy series The Golden Girls.
Quiz
Which hit science-fiction comedy film was still dominating the box office throughout September 1985?
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What is the name of the main character in Martin Scorsese's September 1985 dark comedy 'After Hours'?
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Which animated fantasy series debuted on September 9, 1985, as a spin-off to 'He-Man and the Masters of the Universe'?
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Which legendary sitcom about four older women sharing a home in Miami made its TV debut on September 14, 1985?
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Which acclaimed director released the dark comedy thriller 'After Hours' in theaters on September 13, 1985?
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Which action-adventure series starring Richard Dean Anderson as a resourceful, non-violent secret agent debuted on September 29, 1985?
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Which of the four lead actresses on 'The Golden Girls' was actually the youngest in real life, despite playing the oldest character?
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In the pilot episode of 'MacGyver' in September 1985, what primary weapon or tool did the main character refuse to use?