Category Archives: Television 1990s

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

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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)

1990s, Television 1990s

(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)

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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.

George Harrison appears on ‘The Simpsons’ 20 years ago this hour (1993)

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Video: 'George Harrison on The Simpsons'

(Thursday, September 30, 1993, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Ex-Beatle George Harrison appeared tonight as himself on the animated series The Simpsons on the Fox TV Network on the episode “Homer’s Barbershop Quartet.”

‘Seinfeld’ and ‘Picket Fences’ top Emmys 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, Television 1990s


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)

1990s, Television 1990s


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.

‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ debuts on CBS-TV 20 years ago this hour (1993)

1990s, Television 1990s


Video: 'Retro letterman: 1st 15min of 1st late show' (Aug. 30, 1993)

(Monday, August 30, 1993, 11:35 p.m. EDT) — The Late Show with David Letterman, a late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman tonight on CBS-TV, after moving his show from NBC.

‘Cheers’ series finale ‘One for the Road’ airs 20 years ago this hour (1993)

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Video: 'CHEERS - One for the Road (last episode)'

(Thursday, May 20, 1993, 9:22 p.m. EDT) — The gang finally finds out what has happened to Diane Chambers and Don the plumber pops the question to Rebecca but gets an unexpected answer on tonight’s series finale episode of the TV sitcom Cheers.