In 1990, “The Simpsons”, spun-off from The Tracey Ullman Show (debuting with a series of in-between sketch shorts on April 19, 1987), first aired as a special on Fox on December 19, 1989, and on this date, it began airing as a series. The animated series, created by Matt Groening, author of “Life in Hell”, featured the wacky family consisting of Homer and Marge Simpson and their three offspring: Bart, Lisa and Maggie.
In 1991, “Wheel of Fortune” TV Game Show returned on NBC.
In 1992, “Music For The People” album by Marky Mark And The Funky Bunch was certified Platinum by the RIAA
In 1992, “Pandoraʹs Box” album by Aerosmith was certified Gold by the RIAA
In 1992, Guns N' Roses lead singer Axl Rose accidentally sliced his hand open during a concert in Dayton, Ohio. The injury forced the band to cancel its two shows in Detroit.
In 1993, NBC and CBS announce their new late night hosts at separate news conferences; talk show host David Letterman announced he was moving from NBC after eleven years to sign a $16 million deal with CBS. Letterman was mad because NBC did not make him Johnny Carsonʹs successor on “The Tonight Show”.
In 1993, David Letterman accepted a multimillion-dollar deal to move his late night talk show to CBS in August after his NBC contract expires. By the end of August, early risers including no-lifer David Tanny would need to program TWO VCRʹs just to catch both Leno and Letterman on opposite networks! During a taping of his talk show, David Letterman told his studio audience that his last show for NBC would be in June. Letterman had wanted an 11:30 p.m. time slot, but NBC would not remove Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show.”
In 1994, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: Comedian Chevy Chase makes his first visit back to late night television since the cancellation of “Tbe Chevy Chase Show” in early October 1993. Also on the broadcast, Letterman and Paul Shaffer play tic-tac-toe using a bullhorn to call out to specially-marked “X” and “O” taxi cabs on 53rd Street.
In 1994, “Caesarʹs Challenge” and “Classic Concentration” TV Game Shows last aired on NBC. With those final airings, NBC-TV became the second network after ABC (in 1991) to stop programming weekday daytime game shows.
In 1995, Fudge (TV Childrens) premieres on ABC-TV.
In 1995, On the cover of TV Guide: “cast of Voyager, John Leguizamo”. Other Articles: Hit Cable Shows, Due South
In 1995, Tim McGraw was at #1 on the US Country chart with "Not A Moment Too Soon," the singer's fourth release from the album of the same name.
In 1996, James Rockford was back in the CBS movie “The Rockford Files: If The Frame Fits.”
In 1997, Thyme Lewis aired for the final time as Jonah Carver in Days of our Lives. Hey, Days? Your Thyme was up!
In 1997, Sugar Ray Leonard, Don King and Jose Torres highlight this yearʹs induction class for the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, New York.
In 1998, In the “Stupid Network Deals” file, NBC agreed to pay Warner Bros. $13 million per episode to retain the highly-rated TV show “ER.” Do the math…itʹs about $300 MILLION A YEAR! Apparently, NBC has put keeping one good hour on its sked, but has little money left for quality programming for the other 21 hours. No wonder the network is airing Dateline five to six days a week!
In 1998, on Days of Our Lives, Bo broke up with Billie to reunite with Hope.
In 1998, The 100th episode of “Ellen,” aired. Yup, itʹs also gay!
In 1994, "House Party 3" was released by New Line Cinema; Eric Meza (director); David Toney, Takashi Bufford (screenplay); Christopher "Kid" Reid, Christopher "Play" Martin, Bernie Mac, David Edwards, Angela Means, Tisha Campbell, Chris Tucker, Anthony Johnson, Ketty Lester, Khandi Alexander, Marques Houston, Young Rome, Don Santos, Michael Colyar, Reynaldo Rey, Simply Marvalous, TLC, Shireen Crutchfield, Chuckii Booker, Gilbert Gottfried; Comedy; Live Action
In 1994, "Iron Will" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Charles Haid (director); John Michael Hayes, Djordje Milicevic, Jeff Arch (screenplay); Mackenzie Astin, Kevin Spacey, David Ogden Stiers, August Schellenberg, George Gerdes, Penelope Windust, Brian Cox, Rex Linn, John Terry, Richard Riehle, Beau; Adventure; Live Action
In 1995, “Doll Parts” by Hole peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Tic Toc” by Lords Of The Underground peaked at number 73 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1995, ✪✪ “Whoomp! (There It Went)” by Tag Team featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy peaked at number 97 on the U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Gotta Get Away” by The Offspring peaked at number 58 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Seether” by Veruca Salt peaked at number 53 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Self Esteem” by The Offspring peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Supersonic” by Oasis peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Blind Man” by Aerosmith peaked at number 5 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Dignity” by Bob Dylan peaked at number 54 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Girl, You'll Be A Woman Soon” by Urge Overkill peaked at number 26 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Newborn Friend” by Seal peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “On Bended Knee” by Boyz II Men peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Only One Road” by Céline Dion peaked at number 15 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Soldier Of Love” by The Beatles peaked at number 77 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Storm Warning” by Bonnie Raitt peaked at number 36 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Sympathy For The Devil” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 48 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Drunk On Love” by Basia peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Funk'N'Drive” by Elevatorman peaked at number 37 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Glory Box” by Portishead peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “I Luv U Baby” by The Original peaked at number 31 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “I Need Somebody” by Loveland peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “I'm Going All The Way” by Sounds Of Blackness peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Jonestown Mind” by The Almighty peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Let It Last” by Carleen Anderson peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Living In Danger” by Ace Of Base peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Peace and Joy” by Soundstation peaked at number 48 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Sympathy For The Devil” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Undecided” by Youssou N'Dour peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Your Love Is A 187” by Whitehead Brothers peaked at number 32 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, ⏺🤣 “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Put Yourself In My Place” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Sympathy For The Devil” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 12 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1995, ✪✪ “Short Short Man” by 20 Fingers featuring Gillette peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Een doodgewone kat” by Joël [NL] peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Everlasting Love” by Gerard Joling peaked at number 39 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Love Song” by Mark 'Oh peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Meer dan een ander / Laarzen aan mijn voeten” by Van Dik Hout peaked at number 42 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Natte kerst / Iets van een wonder” by Rob de Nijs peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Trip To Raveland” by Marusha peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Willie's Kerstfeest” by Willie Batenburg peaked at number 44 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Stay Another Day” by East 17 peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.
In 1995, “La La La Hey Hey” by The Outhere Brothers peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Love Religion” by U96 peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Super gut” by Mo-Do peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Sympathy For The Devil” by Guns N' Roses peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Up'n Away” by Mr. President peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Space Cowboy” by Jamiroquai peaked at number 22 on the France pop singles chart.
In 1995, “Stay Another Day” by East 17 peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.
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