Category Archives: Television 1990s

‘Subway’ episode airs on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1997)


Video: 'Homicide: Subway; 1997 (full episode)' (6 videos)

(Friday, December 5, 1997, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — A man falls between the cars of a subway train in front of horrified witnesses on tonight’s episode of the NBC police procedural television series Homicide: Life on the Street. Continue reading ‘Subway’ episode airs on ‘Homicide: Life on the Street’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1997)

Sarah McLachlan performs for ‘Ellen’ episode 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1997)


Video: 'Ellen S5 Episode 12 Womyn Fest' (Dec. 5, 1997, at 11:15)

(Wednesday, April 30, 1997, 9:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) — Singer/musician Sarah McLachlan performed “Building A Mystery” today for the Jan. 7, 1998, episode for the ABC television sitcom series Ellen. Continue reading Sarah McLachlan performs for ‘Ellen’ episode 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 5 1997)

Natalie Portman promotes Broadway debut 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1997)


Video: 'Natalie Portman - Today Interview - The Diary of Anne Frank (Full Interview)'

(Monday, December 1, 1997, 8:46 a.m. EST) — Actress Natalie Portman was interviewed today on Today to promote her Broadway debut in a new version of The Diary of Anne Frank on Dec. 4, 1997, at the Music Box Theatre in New York City. Continue reading Natalie Portman promotes Broadway debut 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 1 1997)

Sarah McLachlan appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1997)


Video: 'Sarah McLachlan - Sweet Surrender (SNL 1997)'

(Saturday, November 22, 1997, 11:30 p.m.-1:00 a.m. EST) — Canadian singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan performed tonight on NBC-TV’s Saturday Night Live performing “Sweet Surrender” and appearing on the Weekend Update segment (click here to watch that). Continue reading Sarah McLachlan appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 22 1997)

Paul McCartney tapes appearance on ‘Oprah’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1997)


Video: 'Paul McCartney on Oprah' (5 videos)

(Thursday, November 20, 1997) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney taped an appearance for the Nov. 24, 1997, edition of The Oprah Winfrey Show today at the Manhattan Center in New York City, performing “Young Boy” and “Flaming Pie” from his latest album, Flaming Pie. Continue reading Paul McCartney tapes appearance on ‘Oprah’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 20 1997)

Sarah McLachlan appears on ‘Northwest Afternoon’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1997)


Video: 'Sarah Interview Part 2_Building A Mystery'

(Wednesday, November 19, 1997, 3:00 p.m. PST) — Canadian singer and songwriter Sarah McLachlan appeared today on KOMO-TV’s Northwest Afternoon in the Puget Sound area of Washington, performing “Building a Mystery” and “Possession.” Continue reading Sarah McLachlan appears on ‘Northwest Afternoon’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 19 1997)

‘Frasier’, ‘Law & Order’ big winners at Primetime Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1997)


Video: 'Bette Midler Wins Outstanding Performance in a Variety Or Music Program | Emmy Archive 1997'

(Sunday, September 14, 1997, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EDT)Frasier dominated the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning two awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series (the fourth of five consecutive awards in this category). Continue reading ‘Frasier’, ‘Law & Order’ big winners at Primetime Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Sep 14 1997)

Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1997)


Video: 'Paul McCartney interview on Late Night w Conan O'Brien (1997)'

(Monday, June 30, 1997) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today at Paul’s MPL offices in London for the July 10, 1997, edition of NBC-TV talk show Late Night with Conan O’Brien to promote his new album, Flaming Pie. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed for ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 30 1997)

Paul McCartney interviewed for NBC’s ‘Today’ show 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1997)


Video: 'Paul McCartney Talks about Linda 1997'

(Tuesday, June 24, 1997) — Former Beatle Paul McCartney was interviewed today at his home in in Icklesham, England, by Matt Lauer of NBC’s Today for broadcast on July 7-9, 1997, to promote his new album, Flaming Pie. Continue reading Paul McCartney interviewed for NBC’s ‘Today’ show 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 24 1997)

Paul McCartney holds a live televised town hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1997)


Video: '1997 The World Tonight' (10 videos)

(Saturday, May 17, 1997, 6:00 p.m. BST)Paul McCartney’s Town Hall Meeting, a question and answer event hosted by John Fugelsang featuring the former Beatle, was transmitted live tonight on VH-1 from Bishopsgate Memorial Hall, in Bishopsgate, East London. Continue reading Paul McCartney holds a live televised town hall in London 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 17 1997)