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In 1992, Billy (TV Comedy) debut on ABC.

In 1993, A classic superbowl ad: “McDonaldʹs Showdown” Michael Jordan and fellow hoops hero Larry Bird engage in an outrageous game of Horse, tossing in mind-boggling shots from gym rafters and atop skyscrapers. This delightful commercial from the Leo Burnett agency popularized the phrase “Nothin' but net.”

In 1993, NBC launches “Homicide: Life On The Street” in the coveted “post-Super Bowl” timeslot. In the opener, the detectives deal with a black widow murderess, and a department rookie, Tim Bayliss, is assigned to the murder of an 11-year-old girl. Director Barry Levinson wins an Emmy for the episode.

In 1993, “Ben Stiller Show” TV Comedy Variety last aired on Fox. The New York Times Magazine recently pointed to “The Ben Stiller Show” as “the kind of incubator for performers and writers that 'Your Show of Showsʹ was in the 50's and 'Saturday Night Live' and 'SCTV' were in the 70's and 80's,” introducing the world to “the Posse” — Ben Stiller, Janeane Garofalo, Andy Dick, Bob Odenkirk, David Cross, and Kathy Griffin.

In 1994, Bill Cosby returns to NBC with “The Cosby Mysteries,” the biggest of which is why they ever allowed the series on the air.

In 1996, On General Hospital, Australian millionaire Jasper “Jax” Jacks debut and put a snag in Sonny and Brendaʹs romance.

In 1996, “The Louie Show” TV comedy debut on CBS. It bombed.

In 1997, On As the World Turns, Emily was raped by Diego right after she warned Lily to stay away from him.

In 1997, On Sunset Beach, Ben (Clive Robertson) made a shocking discovery after he was tossed in jail: Annie's (Sarah Buxton) body on the floor after apparently trying to hang herself.

In 1997, Sabrina episode #15: In “Hilda and Zelda: the Teenage Years,” When Sabrina is disappointed that her aunts wonʹt let her stay out late to see a famous rock band (Violent Femmes), Hilda and Zelda decide to transform themselves into teenage chaperones as a compromise. But theyʹre the ones causing the trouble when “Hillary” clashes with a security guard (played by Bubba Smith) and a high-school boy falls for “Zellery.” After proving that even teenage aunts can be embarrassing, they apologize by giving Sabrina her very first flying lesson — aboard a vacuum cleaner.

In 1997, The 1977 movie “Star Wars” was rereleased as “Star Wars Special Edition” in theaters in the U.S.A. and grossed a record January opening weekend take of $35.9 million.

In 1997, “Emancipation” album by Prince was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA

In 1998, On the cover of TV Guide: “Yasmine Bleeth”

In 1998, R.C., “Together Again” by Janet Jackson peaked at number one on the pop singles chart.

In 1998, The Presidents of the United States of America play their final show at Seattlesʹs Paramount Theatre. The show benefits the Chicken Soup Brigade, which provides food and services to Seattle residents with HIV/AIDS.

In 1998, “TV Bloopers” returned to weekly shows hosted by Dick Clark and Suzanne Whang.

In 1999, The animated TV series “Family Guy” was seen on Fox-TV for the first time as a special sneak preview. The show debuted in April as a regular series.

In 1992, "Hurricane Smith" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures; Colin Budds (director); Peter A. Kinloch, Kevin James Dobson (screenplay); Carl Weathers, Jürgen Prochnow, Cassandra Delaney, Tony Bonner, David Argue, John Ewart, Louise McDonald, Suzie MacKenzie, Karen Hall, Johnny Raaen; Action; Live Action

In 1992, "Into the Sun" was released by Trimark Pictures; Fritz Kiersch (director); John Brancato, Michael Ferris (screenplay); Michael Paré, Anthony Michael Hall, Deborah Moore, Terry Kiser, Brian Haley, Michael St. Gerard, Linden Ashby, Melissa Moore; Action, Comedy; Live Action

In 1992, "Shining Through" was released by 20th Century Fox; David Seltzer (director/screenplay); Michael Douglas, Melanie Griffith, Liam Neeson, Joely Richardson, John Gielgud, Francis Guinan, Anthony Walters, Victoria Shalet, Sheila Allen, Stanley Beard, Sylvia Syms, Ronald Nitschke, Hansi Jochmann, Mathieu Carriere, William Hope, Constanze Engelbrecht, Ludwig Haas; Period, Drama; Live Action

In 1992, "Voyager" was released by Castle Hill Productions; Volker Schlöndorff (director); Rudy Wurlitzer (screenplay); Sam Shepard, Julie Delpy, Barbara Sukowa, Dieter Kirchlechner, Traci Lind, Deborra-Lee Furness, August Zirner, Thomas Heinze, Bill Dunn, Peter Berling, Lorna Farrar, Kathleen Matiezen, Lou Cutell, Charley Hayward, Irwin Wynn, Warwick Shaw; Drama; Live Action

In 1995, "Gargoyles the Movie: The Heroes Awaken" was released by Buena Vista Home Video / Walt Disney Television Animation; Saburo Hashimoto, Takamitsu Kawamura, Kazuo Terada (directors); Eric Luke, Michael Reaves (screenplay); Thom Adcox-Hernandez, Edward Asner, Jeff Bennett, Clancy Brown, J.D. Daniels, Keith David, Bill Fagerbakke, Jonathan Frakes, Pat Fraley, Ed Gilbert, Peter Renaday, Salli Richardson, Marina Sirtis, Kath Soucie, Frank Welker; Action, Adventure; Animation

In 1997, "Johns" was released by First Look International; Scott Silver (director/screenplay); David Arquette, Lukas Haas, John C. McGinley, Keith David, Wilson Cruz, Josh Schaefer, Sydney Lassick, Christopher Gartin, Alanna Ubach, N'Bushe Wright, Richard T. Jones, Richard Kind, Elliott Gould, Terrence Dashon Howard, Nicky Katt, Louis Mustillo, Arliss Howard, Nina Siemaszko, Craig Bierko; Drama; Live Action

In 1997, "Meet Wally Sparks" was released by Largo Entertainment / JVC / Trimark Pictures; Peter Baldwin (director); Harry Basil, Rodney Dangerfield (screenplay); Rodney Dangerfield, Debi Mazar, Michael Weatherly, Cindy Williams, Alan Rachins, Burt Reynolds, David Ogden Stiers, Lisa Thornhill, Glenn Walker Harris Jr., Eamonn Roche, Lenny Clarke, Rita McKenzie, Mark L. Taylor, Gilbert Gottfried, Julia Sweeney, George Wallace, Sandy Helberg, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Ron Jeremy, Tony Danza, Barry Nolan, John Melendez, Karen Duffy, Lewis Arquette, Lesley-Anne Down, Michael Rooker, Michael Bolton, Jay Leno, Geraldo Rivera, Roseanne Barr, Jerry Springer, Morton Downey Jr., Sally Jessy Raphael, Alana Stewart, Rolonda Watts, John Henson, Tim Allen, Bob Saget, George Hamilton; Comedy; Live Action

In 1997, "Shadow Conspiracy" was released by Hollywood Pictures / Cinergi Pictures; George P. Cosmatos (director); Adi Hasak, Ric Gibbs (screenplay); Charlie Sheen, Donald Sutherland, Linda Hamilton, Stephen Lang, Ben Gazzara, Sam Waterston, Nicholas Turturro, Charles Cioffi, Stanley Anderson, Theodore Bikel, Paul Gleason, Terry O'Quinn, Gore Vidal, Dey Young; Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 1997, "Star Wars (Special Edition)" was released by 20th Century Fox / Lucasfilm; George Lucas (director/screenplay); Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness, David Prowse, James Earl Jones, Peter Cushing, Anthony Daniels, Kenny Baker, Peter Mayhew, Phil Brown, Shelagh Fraser, Jack Purvis, Alex McCrindle, Eddie Byrne, Drewe Henley, Denis Lawson, Garrick Hagon, Jack Klaff, William Hootkins, Angus MacInnes, Jeremy Sinden, Graham Ashley, Don Henderson, Richard Le Parmentier, Leslie Schofield, David Ankrum, Mark Anthony Austin, Scott Beach, Jon Berg, Doug Beswick, Paul Blake, Alfie Curtis, Peter Diamond, Steve Gawley, Joe Johnston, Rick McCallum, Grant McCune, Lorne Peterson, Shane Rimmer, Peter Sumner, Malcolm Tierney, Phil Tippett, Larry Ward, Steve 'Spaz' Williams; Sci-Fi, Fantasy; Live Action

In 1997, "Waiting for Guffman" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Christopher Guest (director/screenplay); Eugene Levy (screenplay); Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, Fred Willard, Catherine O'Hara, Parker Posey, Lewis Arquette, Bob Balaban, Matt Keeslar, Larry Miller, David Cross, Linda Kash, Brian Doyle-Murray, Paul Benedict, Paul Dooley; Mockumentary, Comedy; Live Action

In 1998, "Gia" was released by HBO Pictures; Michael Cristofer (director/screenplay); Jay McInerney (screenplay); Angelina Jolie, Faye Dunaway, Mercedes Ruehl, Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Cohen, Kylie Travis, Edmund Genest, Alexander Enberg, Louis Giambalvo, Eric Michael Cole, John Considine, Rick Batalla, Lombardo Boyar, Brian Donovan, Cee-Cee Harshaw, Mila Kunis, Tricia O'Neil, Sam Pancake, Adina Porter, Joan Pringle, Michael E. Rodgers, Holly Sampson, Nick Spano, Jason Stuart, Samantha Torres, Torsten Voges, James Haven, Audrey Wasilewski, Chuck Zito; Biography; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, ✪ “Tubthumping” by Chucklebutt peaked at number 87 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “32 Flavors” by Alana Davis peaked at number 37 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Are U Still Down” by Jon B. peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Given To Fly” by Pearl Jam peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Heaven” by Nu Flavor peaked at number 27 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Jealousy” by Kim Sanders peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Man Behind The Music” by Queen Pen Featuring Teddy Riley peaked at number 84 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Say You'll Stay” by Kai peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Tha Hop” by Kinsui peaked at number 88 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Together Again” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “You Know My Steez” by Gang Starr peaked at number 76 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Young, Sad And Blue” by Lysette peaked at number 75 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, ✪ “Rapper's Delight” by Erick Sermon, Keith Murray And Wish Bone peaked at number 51 on the Alt-U.S. pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, ✪ “Lollipop (Candyman)” by Aqua peaked at number 38 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “3 a.m.” by Matchbox 20 peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Criminal” by Fiona Apple peaked at number 28 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Do What You Do” by Carolyn Arends peaked at number 59 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Everything Is Automatic” by Matthew Good Band peaked at number 32 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Everything To Everyone” by Everclear peaked at number 25 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Shoulder Of The Road” by Barney Bentall peaked at number 23 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Slow Ride” by Kenny Wayne Sheppard peaked at number 83 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1998, “The Girl I Love” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 49 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, ✪ “Amnesia” by Chumbawamba peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “All Fall Down” by Midget peaked at number 57 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Belo Horizonti” by The Heartists peaked at number 40 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Fly” by Sugar Ray Featuring Super Cat peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Given To Fly” by Pearl Jam peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)” by Green Day peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “High” by The Lighthouse Family peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “I'll Be There For You” by Solid Harmonie peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Mulder And Scully” by Catatonia peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “My Hero” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Nightbird” by Convert peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Overthrown” by Libido peaked at number 53 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Ride On The Rhythm” by Little Louie Vega And Marc Anthony peaked at number 36 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “So Good / Free Love 98” by Juliet Roberts peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “We Are E-Male” by E-Male peaked at number 44 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” by Byron Stingily peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1998, “You Make Me Wanna...” by Usher peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Fantasy Island” by M People peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Feel So Good” by Ma$e peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “No Surprises” by Radiohead peaked at number 23 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “No tengo dinero” by Los Umbrellos peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Prince Igor” by The Rapsody Featuring Warren G And Sissel peaked at number 41 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Everything's Gonna Be Alright” by Sweetbox peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Kijk om je heen” by Re-Play peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “My Love Is The Shhh!” by Somethin' For The People Featuring Trina And Tamara peaked at number 6 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Never Ever” by All Saints peaked at number 4 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1998, “When I Snap My Fingers” by The Happy Groover (DJ Jonathan) peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Angel Of Mine” by Eternal peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Das Modell” by Rammstein peaked at number 41 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Day By Day” by Regina peaked at number 22 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Desire” by BBE peaked at number 50 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “No Fate” by Scooter peaked at number 35 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Sempre di più” by Davinia peaked at number 42 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Single” by Popsie peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Together Forever (The Cyber Pet Song)” by Daze peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Tomorrow Never Dies” by Sheryl Crow peaked at number 30 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Breathe” by Midge Ure peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Here I Am” by Sandra Pires peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “It's Like That” by Run-D.M.C. vs. Jason Nevins peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Johnny B.” by Down Low peaked at number 13 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “No Fate” by Scooter peaked at number 36 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Round 'N' Round (It Goes)” by Gil peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Va, pensiero” by Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Ain't That Just The Way” by Lutricia McNeal peaked at number 50 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “La nuit je mens” by Alain Bashung peaked at number 41 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Laura non c'è” by Nek peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Spente le stelle” by Emma Shapplin peaked at number 19 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Planet Love” by DJ Quicksilver peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Torn” by Natalie Imbruglia peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, ✪ “Doctor Jones” by Aqua peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Rückenwind” by Thomas D peaked at number 38 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Wenn du da bist” by Pur peaked at number 39 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Finland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1998, “Johnny B.” by Down Low peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Prince Igor” by The Rapsody Featuring Warren G And Sissel peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Tavaroiden taikamaailma” by Yup peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Tempertemper” by Goldie peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 1998, “Together Again” by Janet Jackson peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

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