Category Archives: Television 1990s

‘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)

‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ premieres on NBC 20 years ago this hour (1993)


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(Tuesday, September 14, 1993, 12:35 a.m. EDT) -- Late Night with Conan O'Brien, a late-night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien, debuted tonight on NBC-TV, replacing David Letterman who had moved his show to CBS after losing the chance to replace the retiring Johnny Carson on NBC's The Tonight Show to Jay Leno.

‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ debuts on CBS-TV 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'Retro letterman: 1st 15min of 1st late show' (Aug. 30, 1993)

(Monday, August 30, 1993, 11:35 p.m. EDT)The Late Show with David Letterman, a late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman tonight on CBS-TV, after moving his show from NBC.

‘Cheers’ series finale ‘One for the Road’ airs 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'CHEERS - One for the Road (last episode)'

(Thursday, May 20, 1993, 9:22 p.m. EDT) — The gang finally finds out what has happened to Diane Chambers and Don the plumber pops the question to Rebecca but gets an unexpected answer on tonight’s series finale episode of the TV sitcom Cheers.

‘Krusty Gets Kancelled’ debuts on ‘The Simpsons’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)


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(Thursday, May 13, 1993, 8 p.m. EDT) — Krusty is out of a job when a new show featuring ventriloquist Arthur Crandall and his dummy, Gabbo, hits the airwaves and shrinks Krusty’s television ratings on tonight’s episode of the TV series The Simpsons. In 2009, TV Guide named this the 24th greatest TV episode of all-time.

‘The Wonder Years’ series finale ‘Independence Day’ airs 20 years ago this hour (1993)


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(Wednesday, May 12, 1993, 8:30 p.m. EDT) — Kevin is heartbroken when he finds out Winnie is dating one of the other lifeguards on tonight’s series finale episode of the TV comedy-drama The Wonder Years.

‘Unforgiven’ wins Best Picture at 65th Academy Awards 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: '1992 Oscar Winners'

(Monday, March 29, 1993, 8:00 p.m. EST)Unforgiven won four Oscars tonight at the 65th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Clint Eastwood for Best Director. Al Pacino won Best Actor for Scent of a Woman and Emma Thompson won Best Actress for Howards End. Continue reading ‘Unforgiven’ wins Best Picture at 65th Academy Awards 20 years ago this hour (1993)

Michael Jackson performs during Super Bowl halftime 20 years ago this hour (1993)


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(Sunday, January 31, 1993) — Michael Jackson and 3,500 children performed during halftime today at the Super Bowl. He sang a variety of his hits, including “Heal The World.” The game began with country star Garth Brooks singing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Actress Marlee Matlin interpreted the song in sign language.

‘Behind The Lens’ Linda McCartney documentary premieres 20 years ago today (1992)


Video: 'Linda - Behind the Lens'

(Saturday, December 26, 1992, Boxing Day, 6:40 p.m. GMT)Behind The Lens, the Arena documentary on Linda McCartney’s photographic career, premiered today on BBC2 in the UK. It included interviews with rock star husband Paul McCartney, plus friends and associates, and showed a selection of her rock photos of the Beatles, Doors, Stones, Hendrix, Who, Joplin and others.

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

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(Wednesday, November 18, 1992, 9:30 p.m. ET) — Jerry proposes a contest to see who can go the longest without “you know” on tonight’s episode of the NBC-TV sitcom Seinfeld. TV Guide ranked the episode #1 on its list of “TV’s Top 100 Episodes of All Time.”