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)


Video: 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien "First Show" Parts-1-3 (9/13/93)'

(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.

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


Video: 'Best of Krusty Gets Kancelled'

(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.

‘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.