Category Archives: 1990s

‘The Pez Dispenser’ episode airs on ‘Seinfeld’ 20 years ago this hour (1992)

1990s, Television 1990s


'The Pez Dispenser' (clip)

(Wednesday, January 15, 1992, 9:30 p.m. ET) — Jerry gets one of Kramer’s Pez dispensers which makes Elaine laugh during a piano recital of George’s girlfriend on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom Seinfeld.

‘Grandpa’s Car’ debuts on ‘The Wonder Years’ 20 years ago this hour (1992)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Grandpa's Car' (part 1)

(Wednesday, January 15, 1992, 8:30 p.m. ET) — Grandpa Arnold is getting old and is involved in a minor car accident on tonight’s episode of the TV comedy-drama series The Wonder Years. Continue reading ‘Grandpa’s Car’ debuts on ‘The Wonder Years’ 20 years ago this hour (1992) →

‘Road Test’ debuts on ‘The Wonder Years’ 20 years ago this hour (1992)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Road Test' (part 1)

(Wednesday, January 8, 1992, 8:30 p.m. ET) — Kevin is motivated to get his driver’s license by the promise of a date with Jessica on tonight’s episode of the TV comedy-drama series The Wonder Years. Continue reading ‘Road Test’ debuts on ‘The Wonder Years’ 20 years ago this hour (1992) →

‘JFK’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago tonight (1991)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'JFK' trailer

(Tuesday, December 17, 1991) — JFK, a film which examines the events leading to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and alleged subsequent cover-up, through the eyes of former New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (played by Kevin Costner), had its world premiere tonight at the Mann Village Theater in Westwood, Los Angeles, California. Continue reading ‘JFK’ premieres in Los Angeles 20 years ago tonight (1991) →

George Harrison, Eric Clapton conclude Japanese tour 20 years ago this hour (1991)

1990s, Popular Music 1990s, The Beatles 1990s


Video: 'Old Brown Shoe'

(Tuesday, December 17, 1991, 7 p.m. JST) — Rock legends George Harrison and Eric Clapton performed tonight at Tokyo Dome Stadium, Tokyo, as the final night of their 12-date tour of Japan. Continue reading George Harrison, Eric Clapton conclude Japanese tour 20 years ago this hour (1991) →

Democrats assail Bush in presidential debate 20 years ago this hour (1991)

1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: Bill Clinton announces he'll run for president (Oct. 3, 1991)

(Sunday, December 15, 1991, 6:30 p.m. EST) — The six Democratic presidential candidates, making their nationally televised debut tonight, belittled U.S. President George Bush as “Scrooge” and “King George” while quarreling among themselves on economic policies and other issues.

The 90-minute debate from NBC’s studios in Washington was the first of seven planned for the 1992 presidential campaign season (click here to watch tonight’s full debate).