Category Archives: Television 1990s

Grammys honor Houston, ‘Aladdin’ 20 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1994)


Video: 'Whitney Houston Live " I Will Always Love You" Grammy's 1994'

(Tuesday, March 1, 1994, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Awards voters will always love Whitney Houston — at least this year.

And the magic carpet for the music to Aladdin rode high again at tonight’s 36th Annual Grammy Awards, winning five prizes. Continue reading Grammys honor Houston, ‘Aladdin’ 20 years ago this hour (Mar 1 1994)

Video for RADD’s ‘Drive My Car’ premieres on American Music Awards 20 years ago this hour (Feb 7 1994)


Video: ‘”Drive My Car” – RADD’

(Monday, February 7, 1994, 8:00 p.m. EST) — A video clip for “Drive My Car” by RAADD (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving) was broadcast tonight during ABC-TV’s showing of the annual American Music Awards, featuring ex-Beatle Paul McCartney as the main vocalist with appearances by ex-Beatle Ringo Starr and many other artists.

Michael Jackson describes ‘most humiliating ordeal of my life’ in live TV address 20 years ago this hour (12/22/1993)


Video: 'Michael Jackson's 1993 Innocence Statement - From Neverland'

(Wednesday, December 22, 1993, 12 noon PST) — Reclusive superstar Michael Jackson fought back today against child molestation allegations, describing a Dec. 20, 1993, court-ordered body search as “the most humiliating ordeal of my life” during a live, four-minute message televised worldwide from his Neverland Ranch in Santa Barbara County, California. Continue reading Michael Jackson describes ‘most humiliating ordeal of my life’ in live TV address 20 years ago this hour (12/22/1993)

‘True Confessions’ episode airs on ‘NYPD Blue’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)

(Tuesday, October 12, 1993, 10:00 p.m. EDT) — Kelly and Sipowicz investigate a double homicide at a liquor store while Mrs. Wagner seeks revenge against her husband on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV police drama series NYPD Blue.

In 1997, the episode was ranked #36 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time (click here to watch a video clip).

‘A Stash from the Past’ episode airs on ‘Roseanne’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)


Video: 'Roseanne-S6E04-A Stash From The Past' (Oct. 5, 1993)

(Tuesday, October 5, 1993, 9:00 p.m. EST) — Roseanne, shocked to find a bag of marijuana in David’s room, immediately punishes him for possession on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV sitcom series Roseanne.

In 1997, the episode was ranked #21 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

‘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.