Category Archives: 1990s

‘True Confessions’ episode airs on ‘NYPD Blue’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)

(Tuesday, October 12, 1993, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Kelly and Sipowicz investigate a double homicide at a liquor store while Mrs. Wagner seeks revenge against her husband on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV police drama series NYPD Blue.

In 1997, the episode was ranked #36 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time (click here to watch a video clip).

Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘7/7’ in Rotterdam 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Beatles 1993 10 10 Paul int by Anne Sinclair @ 7 7'

(Saturday, October 9, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today by for 7/7 at Ahoy Sportpaleis in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on the 13th stop (and 19th show) of the second European leg of his The New World Tour, for airing the next day.

‘A Stash from the Past’ episode airs on ‘Roseanne’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'Roseanne-S6E04-A Stash From The Past' (Oct. 5, 1993)

(Tuesday, October 5, 1993, 9:00 p.m. EST) — Roseanne, shocked to find a bag of marijuana in David’s room, immediately punishes him for possession on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV sitcom series Roseanne.

In 1997, the episode was ranked #21 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

Paul McCartney interviewed by TV3 in Dortmund, Germany 20 years ago today (1993)


(Tuesday, September 21, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today by Magda Valls for TV3 (Catalan Public Channel) just before his concert at Westfalenhalle in Dortmund, Germany, the fifth stop and 10th show of the second European leg of his The New World Tour (click here to watch part 1, here for part 2 and here for part 3.

‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Picket Fences’ top Emmys 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'Dean Cain and Teri Hatcher Present at the Emmys, 1993'

(Sunday, September 19, 1993, 8 p.m. EDT)Seinfeld, a fictionalized version of comedian Jerry Seinfeld featuring a host of his friends and acquaintances, captured top honors tonight at the 45th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning three Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Picket Fences’ top Emmys 20 years ago this hour (1993)

‘Rudy’ premieres at Toronto International Film Festival 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Rudy' trailer

(Saturday, September 18, 1993)Rudy, a sports film about the life of Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles, premiered today at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Directed by David Anspaugh, the film starred Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Charles S. Dutton, Lili Taylor and Jason Miller.

‘Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Volume 2: Live from Montreux’ released 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'The Anthology ... So Far - Disc 2 - 1 & 2. The Really Serious Introduction & I'm The Greatest' (originally from Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Volume 2: Live from Montreux

(Tuesday, September 14, 1993)Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Volume 2: Live from Montreux, Starr’s second official live album, was released today. Continue reading ‘Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band Volume 2: Live from Montreux’ released 20 years ago today (1993)