Category Archives: Television 2000s

‘Lost’ debuts on ABC 10 years ago this hour (Sep 22 2004)


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(Wednesday, September 22, 2004, 8:00 p.m. EDT)” target=”_blank”>Lost, an adventure television series about the survivors of the crash of a commercial passenger jet lost on a mysterious tropical island somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean, debuted tonight as a regular television series on ABC.

It starred Matthew Fox, Evangeline Lilly, Jorge Garcia, Josh Holloway, Terry O’Quinn and Naveen Andrews.

‘Angels in America,’ ‘The Sopranos’ big winners at Emmy Awards 10 years ago this hour (Sep 19 2004)


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(Sunday, September 19, 2004, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — HBO’s Angels in America dominated the 56th Primetime Emmy Awards tonight, winning seven awards, including Outstanding Miniseries. Continue reading ‘Angels in America,’ ‘The Sopranos’ big winners at Emmy Awards 10 years ago this hour (Sep 19 2004)

‘Raincoats and Recipes’ episode airs on ‘Gilmore Girls’ 10 years ago this hour (May 18 2004)


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(Tuesday, May 18, 2003, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — Momentous changes are in the air as the Dragonfly Inn approaches opening day on tonight’s episode of the WB comedy-drama television series Gilmore Girls.

In 2009, the episode was ranked #75 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.

Courtney Love arrested after allegedly striking fan with mic stand 10 years ago this hour (Mar 18 2004)


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(Thursday, March 18, 2004, 2:30 a.m. EST) — Courtney Love was arrested this morning for allegedly throwing a microphone stand at a member of the audience at a show in New York the previous day (Mar. 17, 2004). Earlier that day, she had appeared on David Letterman’s show and flashed him six times.

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ wins Best Picture at 76th Academy Awards 10 years ago (Feb 29 2004)


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(Sunday, February 29, 2004, 8:38 p.m. EST)The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King won a recording tying 11 Oscars tonight at the 76th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Peter Jackson for Best Director. Sean Penn won Best Actor for Mystic River and Charlize Theron won Best Actress for Monster. Continue reading ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King’ wins Best Picture at 76th Academy Awards 10 years ago (Feb 29 2004)

Singer Janet Jackson exposed in ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Super Bowl halftime show 10 years ago this hour (Feb 1 2004)


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(Sunday, February 1, 2004) — Justin Timberlake ripped Janet Jackson’s top during the Super Bowl halftime show tonight and exposed her breast in what was described as a “wardrobe malfunction” that prompted a $550,000 FCC fine against CBS. Continue reading Singer Janet Jackson exposed in ‘wardrobe malfunction’ during Super Bowl halftime show 10 years ago this hour (Feb 1 2004)

Sam Solovey ‘fired’ by Donald Trump on ‘The Apprentice’ 10 years ago this hour (Jan 21 2004)


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(Wednesday, January 21 2004, 8:00 p.m. EST) — Sam Solovey was fired by host Donald Trump during tonight’s episode of The Apprentice, using his trademark dismissal quote, “You’re fired!” to Sam three times, who famously stared for an extended duration of time until Trump further prompts them to leave. TV Guide and TV Land ranked this sketch #96 out the “100 Most Memorable TV Moments of All Time” in 2004.

‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘The West Wing’ top Emmys 10 years ago this hour (2003)


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(Sunday, September 21, 2003, 8 p.m. EDT)Everybody Loves Raymond, a sitcom based on the real-life experiences of Ray Romano, captured top honors tonight at the 55th Primetime Emmy Awards, winning four Emmys, including Outstanding Comedy Series. Continue reading ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ and ‘The West Wing’ top Emmys 10 years ago this hour (2003)

Studdard edges Aiken to win second ‘American Idol’ 10 years ago this hour (2003)


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(Thursday, May 21, 2003, 8:00 p.m. EDT) — By a narrow margin of less than a third of a percent, voters crowned Ruben Studdard the second “American Idol” tonight over Clay Aiken on tonight’s season finale episode of the TV reality game show/singing competition American Idol. In 2004, TV Guide named this the 80th most memorable TV moments of all time.

‘The Telling’ episode airs on ‘Alias’ 10 years ago this hour (2003)


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(Sunday, May 4, 2003, 9:00 p.m. ET) — Sydney gets one last chance to bring Arvin Sloane to justice before he executes his grand plan, when her mother reveals her true motivation on tonight’s episode of the ABC-TV action series Alias.

In 2009, the episode was ranked #92 on TV Guide‘s 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.