Category Archives: 1990s

Paul McCartney releases ‘Paul Is Live’ album 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Paul Is Live - Full CD'

(Monday, November 8, 1993)Paul Is Live, the fourth post-Beatles live album by Paul McCartney, was released today the UK (Nov. 16, 1993 in the U.S.), recorded during his New World Tour in support of the studio album Off the Ground.

Toronto Blue Jays win World Series 20 years ago today (1993)


Image: '1993 World Series, Game 6: Phillies @ Blue Jays'

(Saturday, October 23, 1993) — The Toronto Blue Jays won the 1993 World Series tonight, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6 at SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario, in the sixth and deciding game. It was the second of two World Series titles for the Blue Jays (1992-1993).

Paul McCartney holds an autograph session in Paris 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul Is Live In Concert On The New World Tour'

(Thursday, October 14, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney held an autograph session today at Fnac des Ternes in Paris before his show at Palais Omnisports de Bercy in Paris, France, on the 14th stop (and 22nd show) of the second European leg of his The New World Tour. Clips of the signing were shown during the performance of “Here, There and Everywhere” for the official tour video Paul Is Live In Concert On The New World Tour.

Paul McCartney holds a news conference in Paris 20 years ago today (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Press Conference Paris 1993'

(Wednesday, October 13, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney held a news conference today before his show at Palais Omnisports de Bercy in Paris, France, on the 14th stop (and 21st show) of the second European leg of his The New World Tour.

‘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.

George Harrison appears on ‘The Simpsons’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'George Harrison on The Simpsons'

(Thursday, September 30, 1993, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison appeared tonight as himself on the animated series The Simpsons on the Fox TV Network on the episode “Homer’s Barbershop Quartet.”

Paul McCartney performs in Oslo 20 years ago tonight (1993)


Video: 'Paul McCartney - Live at Oslo [9/27/1993] - Full Concert'

(Monday, September 27, 1993) — Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney performed tonight at Oslo Spektrum in Oslo, Norway, on the eighth stop and 13th show of the second European leg of his The New World Tour.

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.