Category Archives: Television 2000s

‘Trapped in the Closet’ episode airs on ‘South Park’ 20 years ago this hour (Nov 16 2005)


Video: 'SOUTH PARK - Trapped In The Closet [REACTION] - Season 9 Episode 12'

(Wednesday, November 16, 2005, 10:00 p.m. EST) — Stan finds out that he’s depressed after taking a test given to him by Scientologists on tonight’s episode of the Comedy Central adult animated sitcom television series South Park. Continue reading ‘Trapped in the Closet’ episode airs on ‘South Park’ 20 years ago this hour (Nov 16 2005)

‘How I Met Your Mother’ series debuts on CBS-TV 20 years ago this hour (Sep 19 2005)


Video: 'How i Met your Mother in ten Seconds: Episode 1 - Pilot'

(Monday, September 19, 2005, 8:30 p.m. EDT)How I Met Your Mother, a sitcom television series about how Ted Mosby fell in love and his group of friends in Manhattan, debuted tonight on CBS.

It starred Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan and Cristin Milioti.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ ‘Lost’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 18 2005)


Video: 'Everybody Loves Raymond FUNNIEST SCENE!!!' (Sept. 20, 2004)

(Sunday, September 18, 2005, 8:00 p.m. EDT)Everybody Loves Raymond dominated the 57th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning three awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Everybody Loves Raymond,’ ‘Lost’ big winners at Emmy Awards 20 years ago this hour (Sep 18 2005)

Live 8 concerts held to draw attention to poverty in Africa 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)


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(Saturday, July 2, 2005, 2:03 p.m. British Summer Time)Live 8 took place today in ten different cities worldwide to draw attention to poverty in Africa. Continue reading Live 8 concerts held to draw attention to poverty in Africa 20 years ago today (July 2 2005)

‘Three Stories’ episode airs on ‘House’ 20 years ago this hour (May 17 2005)


Video: 'The Best House MD Episode Ever? ("Three Stories") Episode 2'

(Tuesday, May 17, 2005, 9:00 p.m. EDT) — Dr. Gregory House agrees to lecture on diagnostics in place of the sick Dr. Riley, in exchange for two hours free from clinic duty on tonight’s episode of the Fox television medical drama series House. Continue reading ‘Three Stories’ episode airs on ‘House’ 20 years ago this hour (May 17 2005)

‘Baretta’ star acquitted of murder in wife’s death 20 years ago today (Mar 16 2005)


Video: 'Robert Blake Murder Trial - Not Guilty'

(Wednesday, March 16, 2005) — Robert Blake, the 71-year-old actor who has spent most of his life in front of a camera, was spared the prospect of death in prison today when a jury acquitted him of the 2001 murder of his wife, Bonny Lee Bakley. Continue reading ‘Baretta’ star acquitted of murder in wife’s death 20 years ago today (Mar 16 2005)

Paul McCartney performs at Super Bowl halftime show 20 years ago this hour (Feb 6 2005)


Video: 'The Beatles' Paul McCartney Rocks the Super Bowl XXXIX Halftime Show | NFL'

(Sunday, February 6, 2005, at about 8:10 p.m. EST) — Paul McCartney performed at the Super Bowl halftime show tonight in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the first act to play that gig following Janet Jackson exposing her breast at the previous year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Continue reading Paul McCartney performs at Super Bowl halftime show 20 years ago this hour (Feb 6 2005)

Johnny Carson, low-key king of late-night TV, dies 20 years ago this morning (Jan 23 2005)


Video: 'Headline News - on the Death of Johnny Carson, Jan., 2005'

(Sunday, January 23, 2005, early morning)Johnny Carson, the droll, puckish, near-effortless comedian who dominated late-night television for 30 years, tucking millions of Americans into bed as the host of the Tonight show, died today in Los Angeles. He was 79. Continue reading Johnny Carson, low-key king of late-night TV, dies 20 years ago this morning (Jan 23 2005)

Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)


Video: 'Michael Jackson talked about sharing his bed with kids, called it a 'beautiful thing'

(Monday, February 3, 2003, 9:00-10:50 p.m. GMT)  — American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist Michael Jackson, dubbed the “King of Pop” said tonight that he saw nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people during the premiere of the documentary Living With Michael Jackson on Britain’s ITV. Continue reading Michael Jackson says there’s nothing wrong with having sleepovers with minors and sharing his bed and bedroom with various people 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 3 2003)

Yankees defeat Mets in New York’s first ‘Subway’ World Series since 1956 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 2000)


Video: '2000 World Series, Game 5: Yankees @ Mets'

(Thursday, October 26, 2000, game played at approximately 8:28 p.m.-midnight EDT) — The New York Yankees won the 2000 World Series tonight, defeating the New York Mets 4-2 at Shea Stadium in Queens, New York, in the fifth and deciding game. Continue reading Yankees defeat Mets in New York’s first ‘Subway’ World Series since 1956 20 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 26 2000)