How well do you know your TV themes?

As we continue our quest to identify the Top 10 TV Theme Songs of the 80s, here's a mental exercise to keep you on top of your game.

It's tampabay.com's TV Theme Song Quiz! Click here to play. It does include shows from outside the 80s, so prepare to stretch yourself beyond normal boundaries.

And by the way, aren't you glad Rerun and "What's Happening!!" were '70s phenomenons? Because now you won't be taunted this its theme song. But go ahead -- click this anyway.

Ever wonder what happened to Fred "Rerun" Berry? He struggled with alcoholism in the '80s before losing 100 pounds and becoming a minister in the '90s. Berry died in 2003 at age 52 while recovering from a stroke.

How well do you know Oscar?

When it comes to the 80s, everyone here is a pro. But how well do you know movie history beyond our favorite decade?

I've created a 15-question, interactive Oscar Quiz for everyone to take. Basically, you'll hear a short sound clip and have to pick the movie.

Click here to take the quiz. Drop a comment afterward and let me know how you did. (I'm guessing that if I hadn't written it, I'd get about 12 or 13 questions correct.)

Podcast trivia: Were you a winner?

Are you feeling Funyun? The winner of this week's Stuck in the 80s challenge is indeed going to get an autographed bag of Sean Daly's favorite greasy goodness -- modeled here by SIT80s uber-fan Marissa.

The Stuck in the 80s podcast crew has been lazy about disclosing the song and movie titles in our weekly challenges lately. To be honest, it's because we don't always record our shows in the order that you hear them. I know ... you're expecting a more comic reason behind our ineptitude. Something like, Sean lost the winners' names because his mom threw the list away along with a tub-full of decaying lobster shells.

Here are the correct answers for the last three shows:

Episode 112: Night Ranger

Movie clip: Rob Lowe in "St. Elmo's Fire"
Music clip: "Head Over Heels" by Tears For Fears

Who won the Funyuns: Tune into episode #113 to find out.

Episode 111: One-hit wonders of 1987

Movie clip: John Candy in "Summer Rental"
Music clip: "We Close Our Eyes" by Go West

Episode 110: New Year's Eve playlist

Movie clip: Goldie Hawn in "Wildcats"
Music clip: "Desert Moon" by Dennis DeYoung

Episode 109: A Christmas Story

Movie clip: "Johnny Be Good"
Music clip: "Even The Nights Are Better" by Air Supply

How well do you know Pat Benatar?

It's been a long time since she hit the top of the charts with killer singles like "Treat Me Right" and "Hell is for Children," but Pat Benatar is still cranking out the live shows with gusto. The pint-sized star turns 55 years old today.

Though her last big hit -- "Sex as a Weapon" -- came way back in '85, Benatar continued her recording career through the 90s. These days, she lives a slightly quieter and more comfortable life -- on a farm in Hawaii with her husband, guitarist Neil Giraldo. However, she launches a short tour of the Northeast and Midwest in April. Hey, what about the rest of the U.S.?

While we wait for a show near us, try this quick Pat Benatar quiz:

1. TRUE OR FALSE: Pat changed her name from Patricia Mae Andrzejewski because it was too difficult to spell on show fliers.

2. TRUE OR FALSE: She was discovered as a singer after performing at amateur night at the comedy club Catch A Rising Star.

3. TRUE OR FALSE: Her first big hit was a cover of John Mellencamp's "I Need A Lover."

4. TRUE OR FALSE: Her video for "Shadows of The Night" featured future Fast Times at Ridgemont High stars Sean Penn and Phoebe Cates.

5. TRUE OR FALSE: Her signature "Pat Benatar" wardrobe was actually a Halloween costume she wore on stage as a joke.

Surely real 80s fans will get all these correct. Still need help? Then go way back in time and re-listen to our old Stuck in the 80s podcast on Pat Benatar.

[tbt* photo by Slobodan Juric]

Don't even think of saying 'Mr. Cougar'

It has been a long time since anyone had the guts to call him Johnny Cougar to his face. And for good reason. I get the impression that John Mellencamp could just use a flick of his eyebrow to scatter your torso into billions of freed atoms if you so much as sign-languaged his early 80s moniker in his presence.

So watch your mouth, because Mellencamp is coming to a town near you soon (though it'd probably help if you lived in the Northeastern United States). The Indiana-bred singer/songerwriter -- who turned 56 years old Sunday -- just announced that his fall tour will be extended through mid-December. And East LA rockers Los Lobos will be joining up with Mellencamp for the additional stops. (Click here to see the full list of dates.)

Rumor has it that a spring tour will bring him down the southern half of the country.

Could he be a future guest on the Stuck in the 80s podcast? Hmmm, he's a tough guy to get on the phone. That's what at least one Midwestern newspaper critic is finding out. My pal, Times music critic Sean Daly, had the pleasure of spending a whole afternoon with Mellencamp. So you never know. Just don't call him Cougar.

Think you're the ultimate fan? Can you name the songs these lyrics appear in?

1. "You got your hands in my back pockets and Sam Cooke's singin' on the radio."

2. "He chased the wind. That's all his silly life required."

3. "He's singing about standing in the shadows of love."

4. "All the stony's are dancin' to the radio."

5. "Those old crazy dreams just kinda came and went."

A Shue-in for greatness

Here's my theory, and feel free to tell me I'm wrong: I can pass on "Cocktail." Pretty sure I can kick "The Karate Kid." Because when it comes to Elisabeth Shue, I'm ga-ga over "Adventures in Babysitting."

I think 1987's "Babysitting" was Shue's really classic role in the 80s. (And if it hadn't been for "Leaving Last Vegas" in '95 -- perhaps maybe her signature role?) Shue, who turns 44 today, plays a reluctant babysitter, forced to watch over two kids too old for a sitter (Maia Brewton and Keith Coogan) when fate drags them into a surreal nocturnal adventure through the back streets of downtown Chicago.

How well do you know the movie? Can you answer these 5 trivia questions?

1. What odd accessory does the tow-truck driver have?

2. What mythical figure does young Sarah worship?

3. When they find themselves trapped in a nightclub, what must the group do in order to leave?

4. How many stitches does Brad get after he's caught in the middle of a gang fight?

5. Who is the babysitter mistaken for several times in the movie?

And now for the "Nobody Leaves the Blog Item with the Top 5" list of favorite quotes:

5. "You wouldn't believe what that girl would do for 20 bucks!"

4. "Now boys, if either of you give me any grief I swear to God I'll kill you. Dead, murdered, stabbed."

3. "Don't touch it! It could get infected, Jesus! He could get anything - Tetanus, rabies, scabies, emphysema!"

2. "It's really scary here. I've just seen three people shoot up, a bald Chinese lady with no pants on, and there's this old guy outside who wants his bedroom slippers!"

1. "Don't f--- with the babysitter."

Still living happily ever after

Here's a shocker for you: The Princess Bride, the ultimate fairytale movie of the '80s, is now 20 years old. The 1987 film had an impressive cast, including Cary Elwes, Robin Wright-Penn, Mandy Patinkin, Christopher Guest, Fred Savage and Billy Crystal.

ABC News did a pretty cool photo gallery, showing all the main actors in the movie -- then and now. And I've got to say they've all aged pretty well. Well, except for Andre the Giant, who passed away in 1993. Click here to see the gallery.

Think you're a true fan of the movie? See how you do on this trivia quiz:

1. The movie is based on an original screenplay by director Rob Reiner. (True/False)

2. Andre the Giant worked again with Billy Crystal in the 1998 movie "My Giant." (True/False)

3. Cary Elwes hated fencing so much, he refused several future roles that involved sword-fighting. (True/False)

4. Princess Buttercup's original name in the script was supposed to be Princess Butternut, but it was changed because Robin Wright-Penn snickered on camera anytime it was said. (True/False)

5. Robin Williams was originally considered for the role of Miracle Max, but bowed out when his friend Billy Crystal expressed interest in the role. (True/False)

Click the link to reveal the answers.

Heathcliff Huxtable is 70!

Bill Cosby turns 70 years old on Thursday. Seems like only yesterday he was giving us the "Cosby" shimmy during the opening theme music of his signature show. (So graceful yet nerdy that it convinced me I could actually dance at my Senior Prom. Sadly, I was mistaken. My therapist says I need to stop blaming Bill for my dance-hall phobia.)

Thanks to a career that spans far more than the '80s, Cosby's in the Cooperstown of TV history, but I'm going to make the case that the "The Cosby Show" (1984 to 1992) was his biggest contribution. (Yeah, even more that Pudding Pops.) It basically led off what became NBC's "Must See TV" night on Thursdays -- long before Tivo make such an idea obsolete. It was the top-watched TV show for five straight seasons (1985-90). And TV critics can debate all they want on whether the show should be chided for ignoring racial issues or celebrated for erasing racial stereotypes. The bottom line is that the show was as educational as it was entertaining.

Three examples of Dr. Huxtable's wisdom:

• "No 14-year old boy may wear a $95 jacket unless he's on stage with his four brothers."
• "Some of the greatest lies ever [are] told by you kids: 'No big deal.' 'I forgot.' 'I'll pay you back later.' 'It was like that when I found it. I swear, Mom, Dad...' "
• "I brought you in the world and I can take you out of it."

How well do you remember The Cosby Show? See if you can answer these five trivia questions:

1. For which pet do the Huxtables hold a funeral?
2. What singer do Denise and Theo meet during a car accident?
3. What is the name of the college from which Claire and Cliff graduate?
4. What is Denise's husband's name?
5. What does the last episode of the series end with?

The perfume of a Prince

If he were any other artist, a gig at a department store would smell more like desperation. But for Prince, who's been on top of the world since his Super Bowl halftime gig in Miami, his planned performance at a Minneapolis Macy's is probably the first whiff of another success.

Prince's July 7 show at Macy's will kick off the sale of his new perfume -- 3121 (not coincidentally also the name of his new album and website). According to his website, the 3121 fragrance "was created in full concert with the artist, resulting in an enticing scent that captures the essence of his eclectic style and music genius."

For fans who can't get enough of the Purple One, he's offering "The Ultimate Prince Xperience." For $250, fans get a ticket to the Macy's show, a seat at Prince's Target Center concert later that night, a 3.4-ounce bottle of the female fragrance -- and a t-shirt, of course.

Prince lyric trivia challenge

Can you name the songs in which these lines appear?

1. "Ain't nothin' but a muffin"

2. "Is it really necessary for me to go out of the room just because you wanna undress?"

3. "Love will conquer if you just believe"

4. "A love like ours is never out of season"

5. "Everybody's got a bomb, we could all die any day"

Chuck Norris: 'Sweep the leg!'

Karate Kid fans, raise your hands. (Come on ... raise them. I know you're out there. It's okay to wax-on and wax-off. Just not at work.)

Did you know that Chuck Norris was originally offered the villainous role as "John Kreese," the Cobra Kai dojo instructer, in the 1984 flick? The part eventually went to Martin Kove (whose other signature work, aside from Karate Kid sequels, was as "Det. Victor Isbecki" in TV's "Cagney & Lacey.")

That's just one really cool trivia factoid you get from the website Notstarring.com, which focuses on stars and the movie roles they turned down. The website allows you to browse by movie, actor and even the year. Information is submitted by die-hard fans. Click here to see the top rejected roles from '80s movies.

Some other eye-catching rejections, according to Notstarring.com:

• Nick Nolte and Debra Winger turned down the lead roles in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
• Mark Hamill was considered for the lead in Amadeus after playing the role on Broadway.
• Ralph Macchio turned down the role of Marty McFly in Back to the Future. The part went to Eric Stoltz (which we all knew from our podcast), who was replaced later by Michael J. Fox.

Click to the website for more revelations.

Bono to lead efforts to free Paris Hilton

Did the headline scare you? It's just a satire from The Spoof, a U.K. website with a sense of humor strong enough to rekindle the war between the motherland and the colonies.

The website "quotes" U2's Bono saying: "Paris ... is a beacon of light and hope to all ugly, fat, boring, lifeless sacks of meat that drag their unworthy, filth ridden carcases through their mundane lives on a daily basis. ...  If she goes down man, that's it for me, I am just gonna top myself, so will Adam and the boys."

By the way ... U2's Bono -- aka Paul Hewson -- is 47 years old today.

FIVE THINGS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT BONO:

• Bono says seeing Monty Python's "The Secret Policeman's Ball" in 1979 was his inspiration to start in with charity work.
• With his two daughters' help, Bono illustrated a children's book -- "Peter and the Wolf" -- in 2003. Sales of the book benefited the Irish Hospice Foundation.
• Bono has said his favorite U2 song is "Stay (Farway, So Close!)."
• He is the only person in history to be nominated for an Academy Award, Golden Globe, Grammy, and Nobel Peace Prize.
• Regarding his famous stage name, it's said he was nicknamed "Bono Vox" -- the name of a hearing aid store in Dublin -- because he sang loud enough for deaf people to hear him.

(Sources: IMDB.com, TV.com, U2.com)

Livin' on the air in Cincinnati

I know I say this every time, but ....

Best opening credits to any 80s series:

For fans of the show, here's the big news: "WKRP In Cincinnati" Season One is now available in stores on DVD. The three-disc sets includes audio commentary from show creator Hugh Wilson and cast members Loni Anderson ("Jennifer Marlowe"), Tim Reid ("Venus Flytrap") and Frank Bonner ("Herb Tarlek").

The set also has some behind-the-scenes featurettes and the infamous "Turkeys Away" episode. (See a clip.)

WKRP TRIVIA CHALLENGE:

1. Where was programmer Andy Travis from -- before coming to work at WKRP?

2. Why is Les banned from conducting interviews at Riverfront Stadium?

3. What's the name of Herb's wife?

4. What was Venus Flytrap's real name? Why did he change it?

5. What was the official "mascot" of the radio station?

Jeff Daniels quote quiz

Though he once referred to himself sadly as "a flavor of the month," actor Jeff Daniels -- 52 years old today -- has an enviable career in TV and film. But how well do you know the movies of Daniels?

Name the movies in which these Jeff Daniels quotes appear:

1. "I don't get hurt or bleed, hair doesn't muss; it's one of the advantages of being imaginary."

2. "Broken nose ain't gonna kill ya, Nelson."

3. "Respect is fine, but actually I've always wanted to be feared."

4. "OK gang, you know the rules, no humping, no licking, no sniffing hineys."

5. "Guts'll get you so far, then they'll get you killed."

What's your Nicolas Cage IQ?

One of our favorite 80s heroes -- Nic Cage -- turns 43 years old today. Hey there, old man! How you gonna celebrate the day? Eating some sushi with Julie? Baking some bread with Cher?

We've covered our favorite Nic Cage movies in a previous post and honored the flick Valley Girl in an early podcast, but have we ever challenged his fans to a real trivia throw-down? Not until today. So to honor Nic, can you answer these questions?

1. Name at least three famous relatives of Nic's.

2. Name two of his famous ex-wives.

3. Name the movie for each quote (they're not all 80s flicks:

• a. "Sometimes it's a hard world for small things."
• b. "Well that's very big of you, Little."
• c. "People get married and then they do the most hideous, unbelievable things to each other."
• d. "Did I ever tell ya that this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom?"
• e. "I ain't no freakin' monument to justice!"
• f. "Oh, well, Peter Piper picked a pepper!"
• g. "Some things are true whether you believe in them or not."
• h. "Put... the bunny... back... in the... box."
• i. "I don't trust the guy. Everything's too interesting to him."
• j. "Nobody would follow you into a fight because you'd get people killed - and nobody wants to be killed."

Podcast roadtrip, part 2

We're enjoying the rock-star life here at Stuck in the 80s, so we're hitting the road again this weekend for another public appearance and show taping. This Saturday night (Sept. 30), we'll be recording from the Tampa Theatre 80th anniversary party. The Balcony Club is throwing a "Pretty in Pink" bash -- actually an 80s-prom theme party, we're told. (Click here for details.) And Stuck in the 80s has been invited to record our weekly show from the event.

What do we have planned? We're going to mingle with the masses, my friends. We're bringing a boat-load of swag to giveaway to fans and winners of our 80s trivia challenges.

So pull out those John Hughes flicks and Police CDs and start studying. This is a chance for our local fans to appear on the show. Some possible trivia questions? Sure, here you go:

1. In the movie "Pretty in Pink," what's the name of the bar that Andie (Molly Ringwald) goes to with her friends?

2. Who plays the love interest of Marc Singer in the 1982 movie The Beastmaster?

3. On "Three's Company," what was the name of Jack Tripper's restaurant?

4. Name the NFL running back who broke the record for rushing yards in a single season in 1984.

5. What a cappella song won the Record of the Year Grammy in 1988?

And now you find yourself in '82

This week on Stuck in the 80s, we're going back to 1982 (again) to cover some more of the big hits from the year. (Click here to listen to part 1 of 1982 hits.)

The theme song from Chariots of Fire was released that year (the movie itself came out in '81) and reached No. 1 on the chart for a week. It had no lyrics, hence it's not an answer in the trivia quiz below, but can anyone tell me what other instrumental track also topped the charts in the 80s?

While you mull that over, here's a rare and overdue quiz. Each of these songs will appear on our podcast.

LYRICS CHALLENGE -- Name these songs:

1. "And now you find yourself in '82. The disco hotspots hold no charm for you."

2. "You don't know me but you make me so happy."

3. "Outside a new day is dawning. Outside suburbia's sprawling everywhere."

4. "What my head overlooks, the senses will show to my heart."

5. "Cover me, when I sleep. Cover me, when I breathe."

6. "Quiet, angel. Forget their lies."

7. "Hold me tight babe, don't leave me by myself tonight"

8. "He's got everything that I desire. Sets the summer sun on fire."

Vision Quest quiz

Before you listen to our latest Stuck in the 80s podcast, see if you can answer these trivia questions on the movie Vision Quest:

1. Madonna recorded three songs for Vision Quest, though only two appear in the movie. Can you name the third song?
2. How many wrestling matches does Louden lose during the movie?
3. What do Risky Business and Vision Quest have in common? (There's more than one possible answer here.)
4. Why does Carla leave town at the end of the movie?
5. According to Louden, how many calories does sexual intercourse burn?

Our latest Stuck in the 80s podcast is online. Click here to download the Vision Quest show. Or just click here to subscribe for free on iTunes.

Return of the Impossible 80s Lyrics Challenge

We haven't had a decent lyrics challenge in a while. You'll find there's a theme to all the answers in this particular quiz, so that should make it easier.

Name the artist and song:

1. "The evening comes, we sit and watch the VJs. Clips and rushes come from who knows where."
2. "I won't take no if that's your answer. At least that's my philosophy."
3.  "We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall. Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all."
4. "If I tell you tonight, will you turn out the light? And walk away knowing I love you?"
5. "They reached for tomorrow, but tomorrow's more of the same."

Latest podcast online: The latest Stuck in the 80s podcast -- on "When Harry Met Sally" -- is online. Click here to download it. Or go to iTunes to subscribe to the entire podcast for free!

Harry met Sally ... now meet your match

In anticipation of this week's "When Harry Met Sally" podcast, we present you with this short trivia quiz on the movie and other films with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan.

1.  Name Billy's character on the TV series "Soap."

2. How many roles does Meg Ryan play in "Joe vs. the Volcano"?

3. Which line from "When Harry Met Sally" was voted #33 in a list of top 100 movies quotes by the American Film Institute?

4. In "When Harry Met Sally," why does Harry freak out when his date tells him she went to Michigan State?

5. In "City Slicker," what jobs do the three main characters (played by Crystal, Bruno Kirby and Daniel Stern) hold?

6. Tom Hanks has appeared with Meg Ryan in several films. He was slated to appear with her again in 1986's "Armed and Dangerous," but was replaced at the last minute by who?

7. Which Meg Ryan movie was named the #3 must-see movie of all time, according to a listeners poll conducted by a London radio station.

8. In "French Kiss," why can't Meg Ryan's character return to Canada?

9. In "When Harry Met Sally," who knew before Harry did about his wife moving out?

10. What T.V. show does Harry like to watch in Spanish?

An 80s fan's only Vice

Ready to relive the glory days of Miami Vice? Admit it, everyone was a fan of the show - whether they admitted it or not. (Except myself, I insist. I didn't even start watching the show until Season 1 came out on DVD. Now, yes, I'm hooked -- 20 years too late).

This week's Stuck in the 80s podcast honors the legacy of Vice, Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs. With the expert guidance of St. Pete Times TV critic Chase Squires, we'll talk about the show's painful birth, its sudden explosion in fame, the fashion and its enduring legacy. Throw in some catchy music (I still can't get over Philip Michael Thomas lip-syncing "Who's Watching Me" at a strip club during the show's 2-hour pilot) and challenging trivia questions and -- voila -- instant podcast classic.

Try these questions for starters:

1. Sonny Crockett (Don Johnson) was a former college football player before he became a cop. What school did he play for, and why didn't he pursue a pro football career?

2. Edward James Olmos joined the cast as Lt. Castillo in the middle of the first season. What was the name of the previous lieutenant and what happened to him?

3. What kind of car did Crockett drive?

4. What were the undercover aliases for Crockett and Tubbs?

5. In the 2004 movie EuroTrip, Miami Vice is "the No. 1 new show" in what country?

Cruise pushes crazy button again

You'd think Tom Cruise would be tired of being in the news for his psychotic behavior (a term any Scientologist cringes at) when it comes to his pretend-fiancee Katie Holmes. But no. Loony Tom is back -- and jumping on furniture as an expression of love again.

Fresh off of winning a Razzie for his mind-numbing behavior of the last year, Cruise attended a Yahoo "Influential Speakers" conference last Tuesday and top-gunned it on top of a chair before the crowd to show his love for Holmes, whom he also brought on stage to pat her preggy abdomen after arm-wrestling Yahoo chief exec Terry Semel. Creepy.

We prefer Hussein over Cruise?

Tom Cruise is less popular than Saddam Hussein, according to a recent poll. Stuff magazine's polled asked readers who is the least desirable overnight camping companion. Cruise won with 41 percent of the vote, topping the former Iraqi dictator, who was on 39 percent of people's lists.

Cruise lines trivia challenge

Oh, we mock Maverick/Lestat/Joel, but we still love his 80s flicks. Name the Cruise movies that these lines came from.

1. "It seems to me that if there were any logic to our language, trust would be a four letter word."
2. "I got natural character."
3. "You're not god ... You're just a typing teacher."
4. "Did you fart?"
5. "All things end badly, or else they wouldn't end."

Weekly lyrics challenge

This is the final full day for "Stuck in the 80s at Sea" so while we spend the day in Nassau, drinking at Senor Frogs and trying to break into Atlantis, we offer you this nautically themed lyrics challenge.

Name the artist and song:
1. "She said I was the tiger she wanted to tame."
2. "All caught up in the reverie. Every word is a symphony."
3. "Her voice is a temptation. It's a siren's song."
4. "By and by we'll defy a little bit of gravity."
5. "Land's where we know the boat is found."

Last of the great soundtracks

Part two of our epic podcast about great movie soundtracks of the 80s is now online. Click on the "listen to podcast" link now to hear it (or the link to the right under "episodes.") It's packed with great music and Sean Daly's classic story behind the movie Batman.

Some quick soundtrack trivia questions:
1) In one John Hughes movie, a song by The Smiths is performed, but not by The Smiths. Name the movie, song, and the group that performs it. (Bonus: Name the location where the song is played.)
2) The Vision Quest soundtrack features songs by Journey and Madonna. Name the songs (too easy) and what albums they appear on.
3) In the movie Fast Times at Ridgemont High, the producers wanted a different song to open the movie, instead of "We Got the Beat." The song does appear elsewhere in the movie. Which song was it? (The answer is in the Fast Times podcast, if you want to look it up.)
4) Name the groups who perform in Purple Rain whose music doesn't appear on the sountrack.
5) What movie does the music from our podcast opening sequence appear?

Come aboard ... we're expecting you

Favorite TV show of the late 70s and early 80s? The Love Boat, of course. (With Fantasy Island as a close second.) Beginning today, your Stuck in the 80s crew is setting sail for a week-long cruise. Right now, we're somewhere near the Bahamas on the way to San Juan. But don't fret. We'll still give you a daily 80s blog fix. Tune in each day for something fun.

In the meantime, try this Love Boat trivia quiz:
1. What is the full name of the ship's doctor?
2. Name the actor who played the ship's bartender.
3. In 1984, the Pacific Princess had a ship's photographer. What was the character's name?
4. What singer performed the vocals for the show's theme song?
5. Capt. Stubing eventually gets married on the show. Who played his bride?

Lyrics challenge - kinky edition

Actress Dana Delany turns 50 years old today. And though she appeared in a slew of 80s TV shows, most notably China Beach, she might be best known (for better or for worse) as Mistress Lisa in the god-awful Hollywood adaptation of Exit To Eden. (To clarify, the script was awful. Dana looked great.) So in honor of the Mistress's birthday, we present you with this week's lyrics trivia challenge -- only songs with kinky subject matters.

Name the artist and song:

1. "I can't tell you what she did to me. But my body will never be the same."
2. "In the hallway, in anticipation, he didn't know the night would end up in frustration."
3. "There's so much happiness behind these tears."
4. "They say I better stop - or I'll go blind."
5. "Say you're a winner, but man, you're just a sinner now."

Try this 80s pop quiz

You 80s fans out there seem to have no problem with the lyrics quizzes from this blog and the "Name that 80s Tune" contest from our podcast. (Though two people got it wrong this week). So here's yet another challenge for you. Something to help you stretch your brains on a chilly winter day. (It's warm here in Florida, but we're not going to rub it in.)

Question 1: ABC and NBC engaged in a clash of titans back in 1980, with ABC trying to grab the audience of Saturday Night Live with its own, late-night series. What was the show's name?

Question 2: In the movie Clash of the Titans, what was the name and type of animal that helped Perseus (played by Harry Hamlin)?

Question 3: Harry Hamlin is sometimes mistaken for Peter Gallagher, who appeared in what 1982 film with Daryl Hannah? Also, what Chicago song is played at the end of the movie?

Question 4: What was the original name of the band Chicago?

Question 5: Peter Cetera left Chicago in the mid-80s to pursue a solo career. What's the name of his first hit single?

Another lyric quiz for 80s addicts

Time for the weekly brainpleaser. Since today is Molly Ringwald's birthday, all the songs are from the soundtracks to her films. That's the only clue you get. No fair cheating with Google. Name the song and artist of the following lyrics:

1. "Living on a dream ain't easy, but the closer the knit the tighter the fit."
2. "Through each and every nerve and fiber, My broken spirit is frozen to the core."
3. "My back is aching so bad. But I'm grinning inside. Thinking of you keeps me on my feet."
4. "We're lost in the shadow. It's not the love that leaves you blind."
5. "Hating all the faking. And shaking while I'm breaking."
(Click the comments link below to see the correct answers)

More on Molly

So Molly Ringwald is 38 today. Possibly the face of 80s teens movies, she appeared in nine films during the decade. Some memorable (Sixteen Candles, Pretty in Pink), and others (Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone and Fresh Horses) not so much.

Fans think her professional career began with the Facts of Life series in 1979, but Ringwald had a music career prior to acting. At age 6, she even recorded an album of jazz with her dad, pianist Robert Scott Ringwald.

She's rumored to have turned down the role of the call-girl that Julia Roberts made famous in Pretty Woman, and -- like many of her Brat Pack peers -- her career cooled down in the 90s. Lately, she's a regular in Broadway shows, but still makes occasional appearances in films.

Speaking of films, what do we think is her best movie of the era? I know a lot of people are going to say Breakfast Club, but I'm going with Sixteen Candles. (Pretty in Pink gets the bronze medal.)

(The worst ones: Pickup Artist and Fresh Horses. Awful, just awful.) But hey, it's your birthday, Molly. Happy times only please.

Weekend lyrics challenge

Welcome to your weekly 80s music lyrics challenge. Last week's challenge was possibly too easy, though the Martin Briley tune "Salt in my Tears" line had to be uncovered by a contestant using Google. I've added some hints since this week's episode seems to be tougher than most.

1. "My father said 'don't worry, son.' But look at him, he should have run." (Hint: from Nicolas Cage's first big movie)
2. "I only like dreaming. All the day long." (Hint: Think down under)
3. "We spoke of wintertime in France. Minutes passed with shallow words."
4. "I see his face . The lord won’t mind." (Hint: Don't let this one slip away)
5. "I spray clandestine night subway. I cover red purple on top of grey." (Hint: Red and purple really clash)

Click here to try last week's challenge. Want another brain-squeezer? Add to our ongoing list of goofy band names from the 80s. Or download this week's Stuck in the 80s podcast for our Name that 80s Tune contest. Name the song and artist for a chance to win a too-cool TBT baseball cap.

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And while you mull those over, here's a story about some really obscure music. Eons ago, I played drums in a band called Epic Trash here in Tampa Bay, Florida. (The name came from a two-word movie review of a Schwarzenegger or Stallone flick from the St. Pete Times.) We started out as a small punk outfit in the mid 80s covering Dead Kennedys tunes. But we managed to evolve and carve a niche as one of the local founders of "goof rock" -- serious sounding music with really goofball lyrics. Think Young Fresh Fellows or Dead Milkmen. We played gigs locally and even managed to squeeze out a few singles on compilation albums. (Our logo seen above was penned by our lead guitarist during economics class in high school, back when we merely daydreamed about being in a band to help stay awake.)

Trashers: Clay Wiedemann, Dave Krouk, Steve Spears, circa 1988.

Well, like skinny ties and big hair, the band didn't survive the 80s. To make a long story short, we recently uncovered a few web pages around (here, here, and here) that reference our band and indicate some of our songs were popular elsewhere. Amazing. So if you ever bump into a record called "Spontaneous Consumer Frenzy" by Pop Records, buy it! (It was recently featured on a German website for $5.24, which might have been more money than it originally sold for.) We won't make any money from it. But you'll love listening to our songs "Michael Jackson's Zoo" and "Dionysus, Party God." (And no, those aren't the answers to either of the 5 lyric challenges this week.)