Category Archives: Television 1990s

Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton acknowledges ‘causing pain in my marriage’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1992)

1990s, Television 1990s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'Hillary Clinton's first 60 Minutes interview'

(Sunday, January 26, 1992, 10:34 p.m. EST; during the 1992 Democratic Party presidential primaries) — In a bold gamble to shield his presidential candidacy from allegations of marital infidelity, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton asked the American people tonight to set aside questions about what he called “wrongdoing” in his marriage and not allow the news media to turn the 1992 U.S. presidential campaign into “a game of ‘gotcha.'” Continue reading Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton acknowledges ‘causing pain in my marriage’ 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 26 1992) →

‘Twin Peaks’ series debuts on ABC-TV 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1990)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Twin Peaks Opening and Closing Theme 1990 - 1991'

(Sunday, April 8, 1990, 9:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — The American mystery horror drama television series Twin Peaks, which follows an investigation headed by FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper and local Sheriff Harry S. Truman into the murder of homecoming queen Laura Palmer in the fictional rural town of Twin Peaks, Washington, debuted tonight on ABC. Continue reading ‘Twin Peaks’ series debuts on ABC-TV 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Apr 8 1990) →

‘Frasier,’ ‘Practice’ big winners at Emmys 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: '1998 emmys' (12 videos)

(Sunday, September 13, 1998, 7:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Frasier dominated the 50th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the fifth of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier,’ ‘Practice’ big winners at Emmys 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 13 1998) →

Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Howard Stern Show’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1998)

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


Video: 'Howard Stern Show - Ringo Starr as Mystery Guest'

(Wednesday, June 17, 1998) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr appeared as a guest today in New York on The Howard Stern Show, which aired Aug. 3-4, 1998 on E!, an American basic cable and satellite television channel. Continue reading Ringo Starr interviewed for ‘Howard Stern Show’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 17 1998) →

Ringo promotes new studio album on ‘Tonight Show’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1998)

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

Video: 'Family Man Ringo Starr'

(Monday, June 15, 1998, aired at 11:35 p.m. EDT) — On the eve of the American release of his first studio album in six years, Vertical Man, former Beatle Ringo Starr appeared tonight on NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Continue reading Ringo promotes new studio album on ‘Tonight Show’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1998) →

‘Sex and the City’ TV series debuts 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Sex and the City Seazon 1 Episode 1'

(Saturday, June 6, 1998, 9:45 p.m. EDT) — Sex and the City, an American romantic comedy-drama television series about a sex columnist and her three friends who explore Manhattan’s dating scene, debuted tonight on HBO. Continue reading ‘Sex and the City’ TV series debuts 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 6 1998) →

‘Flip’ episode airs on ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'The Larry Sanders Show - S6E11 "Flip Part 1"'

(Sunday, May 31, 1998, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — Larry Sanders tapes his last show over his “10-year run” on tonight’s episode of the HBO television sitcom The Larry Sanders Show. Continue reading ‘Flip’ episode airs on ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 31 1998) →

Phil Hartman, wife dead in murder-suicide 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Phil Hartman Death Report (1998)'

(Thursday, May 28, 1998; at around 3:00 a.m. PDT) — Phil Hartman, the versatile comedian known for his roles on Saturday Night Live and Newsradio, was shot to death in his home this morning by his wife of 11 years, Brynn Omdahl, while he slept in their Encino, Los Angeles home. Continue reading Phil Hartman, wife dead in murder-suicide 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 28 1998) →

76 million watch ‘Seinfeld’ finale 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1998)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'The Final Ending of Seinfeld'

(Thursday, May 14, 1998, 8:45-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer are arrested for violating the “Good Samaritan Law” after standing idly by during a carjacking in fictional Latham, Massachusetts, on “The Finale,” a two-part series finale of the American sitcom Seinfeld that aired tonight on NBC to an audience of 76 million viewers. Continue reading 76 million watch ‘Seinfeld’ finale 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1998) →

Ringo Starr performs on ‘The View’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1998)

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


Video: 'Ringo Starr The View 6 17 1998'

(Thursday, May 14, 1998) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr performed today at ABC Television Studios in New York City for the June 17, 1998, edition of the talk show The View. Continue reading Ringo Starr performs on ‘The View’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 14 1998) →