Tune In to This Quiz on '90s Sitcoms

“The Larry Sanders Show" satirized late night talk shows, and featured Garry Shandling in the titular role plus Jeffrey Tambor as his sidekick, Hank Kingsley. Kingsley’s most popular catchphrase was "Hey now!" which was inspired by Johnny Carson’s real-life “Tonight Show” sidekick Ed McMahon's "Hiyo!" The phrase maintains an enduring popularity, as "Hey now!" is still commonly heard on "The Howard Stern Show."

Long before 3D was commonplace, the season two finale of the cult sci-fi sitcom "3rd Rock From the Sun" was broadcast on March 9, 1997, using the otherworldly technology, requiring viewers to wear 3D glasses in order to get the full experience. The episode's special effects drove the budget up to an already higher-than-usual $1.5 million, and a marketing campaign to distribute said 3D glasses cost a whopping $10 million in addition.

Eddie was a Jack Russell Terrier belonging to character Martin Crane (John Mahoney), the father of the titular character Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer). Over the show's 11-season run, two dogs portrayed Eddie: Moose, and his real-life son, Enzo. Eddie was such a popular character that the dogs were said to receive more fan mail than anyone else in the cast.

Tim "The Toolman" Taylor — the character played by Tim Allen on the 1990s sitcom "Home Improvement" — often sought advice from his next-door neighbor, Wilson. The two would talk through the fence between their houses, with Wilson offering little bits of wisdom or famous quotes as guidance. The character was played by Earl Hindman, but viewers never saw his full, unobscured face on the show. Most of the time, he was just a pair of eyes and a hat peeking over the top of the fence.

Mayim Bialik first rose to fame in the late 1980s and early '90s, with roles in "Beaches" and on shows including "Webster" and NBC’s hit sitcom "Blossom" (1991 to 1995), where Bialik played the hat-loving teenage title character. More recently, she played neuroscientist Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler on "The Big Bang Theory” — not much of a stretch for the brainy star, who actually earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.

In 1986, ABC premiered "Perfect Strangers," a sitcom about a Midwesterner and his distant European cousin. Both got jobs at the Chicago Chronicle newspaper, where a woman named Harriette Winslow worked as the elevator operator. Harriette, played by Jo Marie Payton, was so popular with audiences that the "Perfect Strangers" team developed a spinoff about her and her family. "Family Matters" premiered on ABC in 1989 and quickly became a hit, thanks in no small part to a new character: the Winslows’ nerdy neighbor, Steve Urkel (Jaleel White).

The 1980s and ‘90s gave us some of the most beloved TV families of all time — including, notably, the Seavers, whom viewers tuned in to see every week on "Growing Pains." The show, which ran for seven seasons from 1985 to 1992, was set in Long Island, New York, and followed psychiatrist Jason Seaver (Alan Thicke), reporter Maggie Seaver (Joanna Kerns), and their three children: slacker Mike (Kirk Cameron), brainy middle child Carol (Tracey Gold), and young gun Ben (Jeremy Miller).

"Murphy Brown" was one of the most popular sitcoms of the 1990s. The series, which premiered in 1988, starred Candice Bergen as the titular Murphy Brown, a co-anchor on a fictional news program called "FYI." Together, the "FYI" crew navigated both workplace politics and real politics, as well as social issues and personal obstacles. Viewers followed their exploits for 10 seasons, during which time "Murphy Brown" won 18 Emmys and three Golden Globes.

Nearly 30 years ago, when NBC television producer Kevin Bright was putting the finishing touches on a new sitcom about a group of 20-somethings living in New York City, he needed to find a suitable theme song for the show. He put a call in to the managers of the Rembrandts, a pop duo who had the sort of fun, upbeat sound he was looking for. He showed the Rembrandts — Danny Wilde and Phil Solem — the pilot of his show and they agreed to develop the theme song. The sitcom, "Friends," and its theme song, “I’ll Be There For You,” remain indelible pieces of pop culture today.

Monk's Café may not exist, but fans can still look for Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer at Tom's Restaurant on Manhattan's Upper West Side, whose exterior served as a stand-in for their go-to spot. “Seinfeld” also wasn’t the restaurant's first time in the spotlight — in 1987, it inspired Suzanne Vega's song "Tom's Diner." Until recently, standup comedian Kenny Kramer, the inspiration for Jerry's eccentric neighbor in the show, held tours in New York every Saturday, hitting the hot spots, including Tom's Diner, made famous by everyone's favorite sitcom.

In season six, episode 11, Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) reveals her deep hatred for Pottery Barn when Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) buys an apothecary table for their apartment. Phoebe despises mass-produced goods, so Rachel pretends it’s from a flea market — then buys more and more Pottery Barn accessories, only to be found out by Phoebe.

Ray’s (Ray Romano) sports writing career is central to his character. He’s a sports columnist for "Newsday," and in a flashback episode, fans learn he studied journalism at St. John’s University. (His college gig was much less glamorous, though: He made ends meet by delivering futons.)

Pamela Anderson played Lisa the Tool Girl during seasons one, two, and six. She ultimately left to focus on her breakout role in "Baywatch." While the Tool Girl role helped Anderson make a name for herself, she was actually the second choice after Ashley Judd, who pulled out last minute to concentrate on her film career.

Eric (Topher Grace) is a major "Star Wars" fan, and sees himself as the Luke Skywalker of the crew. His "Star Wars" playsets and references come up frequently throughout the show, much to the chagrin of his friends and family.

From Michelle’s adorable "duh" to Stephanie’s signature "how rude," each "Full House" character had their own catchphrase. The oldest sister, DJ (Candace Cameron), would exclaim "oh, Mylanta!" to express excitement and giddiness, especially around her crushes.

Steven Quincy Urkel, better known as Steve Urkel, became the ‘90s signature nerd character, with thick glasses and flood pants held up by bright-red suspenders. Urkel (Jaleel White) was more than the Winslow family’s neighbor — he was Laura Winslow’s longtime admirer.

The “Fresh Prince of Bel Air” showcases Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, but one piece of the story that isn’t fiction is his origin: West Philadelphia. In the show, Will’s character moves in with his auntie and uncle in Bel Air (in Los Angeles) to stay out of trouble — a plan that’s hilariously tested across all six seasons.

“Friends” was a smash hit immediately upon the show’s debut in 1994, running for 10 seasons until the mid-2000s. The sitcom’s six titular friends are Chandler Bing (portrayed by Matthew Perry), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), Monica Geller (Courteney Cox), Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer).

A character with Kramer’s bravado could hardly have an ordinary name. His first name, Cosmo, was revealed during the 1995 episode “The Switch,” when Kramer’s mother blurts it out to George. Kramer (Michael Richards) claims he’s been “running away from that name” all his life.

With a backdrop of the Vietnam War, “The Wonder Years” follows the Arnold family as they navigate the cultural turbulence of the late 1960s and early ‘70s, including the possibility of the main character Kevin’s (Fred Savage) older brother, Wayne, getting shipped off to war.

Homer Simpson was hardly qualified for safety director of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, but then again, this power plant was never up to code. Under Simpson’s Scrooge of a boss, Montgomery Burns, the plant had 342 violations and required $56 million to get up to code — money Burns simply refused to invest in plant safety.