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)
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)
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)
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)
Video: 'Ringo Starr - Photograph'
(Wednesday, May 13, 1998) — Former Beatle Ringo Starr performed today at The Bottom Line in New York City for the June 28, 1998, edition of VH1 Storytellers, a television music series produced by the VH1 network, and for a live album (released on Oct. 20, 1998). Continue reading Ringo Starr performs for ‘VH1 Storytellers’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 13 1998)
Video: 'We Were There: CBS News at 50 special (1998)'
(Monday, May 4, 1998, 10:00-11:00 p.m. EDT) — CBS’ first half-century of television news reporting was commemorated tonight on the network with a special report anchored by Charles Osgood. Continue reading ‘We Were There: CBS News at 50’ airs 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (May 4 1998)
Video: '1998 Oscars' (20 videos)
(Monday, March 23, 1998, 6:00 p.m.-9:47 p.m. PST) — Titanic, an American epic romance-disaster film about lovers from opposite sides of the tracks who find their love tested during the maiden voyage of the doomed ocean liner, won 11 Oscars tonight at the 70th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director (James Cameron). Continue reading ‘Titanic’ wins Best Picture at Oscars 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 23 1998)
Video: 'Bob Dylan 1998 Grammy Speech'
(Wednesday, February 25, 1998, 8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) — The Dylan famiy — Bob and son Jakob — netted five Grammys, and the inspirational ballad “I Believe I Can Fly” brought soul singer R. Kelley three awards tonight at the 40th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading Grammys honor Dylans – young and old 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay (Feb 25 1998)
Video: 'Frasier S05e14 The Ski Lodge'
(Tuesday, February 24, 1998, 9:00-9:30 p.m. EST) — The Crane household and Daphne’s good friend Annie take a weekend trip to a ski lodge, leading to romantic misunderstandings on tonight’s episode of the NBC sitcom television series Frasier. Continue reading ‘The Ski Lodge’ episode airs on ‘Frasier’ 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 24 1998)
Video: 'Sarah Mclachlan Sweet Surrender'
(Thursday, January 29, 1998) — Singer/musician Sarah McLachlan performed ten songs tonight at Sony Music Studios in New York City for an upcoming episode of “Storytellers,” a television music series produced by the VH1 network. Continue reading Sarah McLachlan performs for VH1’s ‘Storyteller’ 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Jan 29 1998)
