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In 1990, On the cover of TV Guide: “Oprah Winfrey”. Other Articles: Peter Noone, Twin Peaks

In 1990, R.C., “Blues Before And After” by The Smithereens peaked at #94 on the pop singles chart.

In 1990, R.C., “I Wanna Be Rich” by Calloway peaked at number two on the pop singles chart.

In 1990, R.C., “Room At The Top” by Adam Ant peaked at #17 on the pop singles chart.

In 1990, “TaleSpin” began airing on Disney Channel

In 1992, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” single by Bruce Springsteen was certified Gold by the RIAA

In 1993, At the end of a stunningly bad season of episodes ripping off other TV and movie projects, NBC decides this will be the final “Quantum Leap.” Doctor Sam Beckett leaps into a bar in the mining town of Cokesburg on his own birthdate, August 5, 1953, where he learns from a bartender named Al (ala “Wizard of Oz”) that he has always the power to leap home. (Series creator Don Bellisario and star Scott Bakula both say this bartender represents God.) Beckettʹs final leap isnʹt home but into the Vietnam era, where he lets his buddy Alʹs first wife Beth know heʹs not “Missing In Action,” thus saving Alʹs marriage, which may have endangered his own cosmic existence as the closing frames reveal: “(Beth) and Al have four daughters and will celebrate their 39th wedding anniversary in June. Doctor Sam Beckett never returned home.” (Had the network renewed the series, viewers would have seen an alternative ending.)

In 1994, In the Frasier episode “Author, Author” An essential chapter in defining the brothers as fellow psychiatrists who could use therapy. When they collaborate on a book about siblings, their own rivalry erupts in a slapstick catharsis after an unproductive hotel-room all-nighter. Shedding their stuffed shirts for undershirts, they call each other names (“Fat face!” “Spindly!”) and wrestle like children.

In 1994, On The Young and the Restless, Shemar Moore made his said soap debut as Malcolm Winters.

In 1994, Singapore caned American teenager Michael Fay for vandalism, a day after the sentence was reduced from six lashes to four in response to an appeal by President Bill Clinton, who considered the punishment too harsh. “Weird Al” Yankovic sang a verse of that in Headline News.

In 1995, The 1994 movie “Marilyn Monroe: Life After Death” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1995, The movie “French Kiss” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1995, The movie “Search and Destroy” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 1997, The first Fox series and at that time the oldest sitcom “Married With Children” broadcasted what was believed to be the final first-run show after a 11 season run (actually ten years and one month). It seemed that way until I learned off the Internet that Fox aired another new episode during the summer. In 2002, the FX network aired the lost episode that Fox never aired involving Al and Peg making love in a courtroom.

In 1998, Today in Late Show w/ Letterman History: In honor of the upcoming Tony Awards, the LATE SHOW presents its own tribute to Broadway — its very own mini musical production called “Homecoming.” Featuring the song “Jimmyʹs Coming Home,” written by the LATE SHOW writers with music by Paul Shaffer, the hilarious Broadway rip-off stars Broadwayʹs Marc Kudish and Leigh Zimmerman.

In 1995, "French Kiss" was released by 20th Century Fox / PolyGram Filmed Entertainment; Lawrence Kasdan (director); Adam Brooks (screenplay); Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline, Timothy Hutton, Jean Reno, Francois Cluzet, Susan Anbeh, Marie-Christine Adam, Jean-Paul Jaupart, Renee Humphrey, Michael Riley, Laurent Spielvogel, Victor Garrivier, Elisabeth Commelin, Julie Leibowitch, Miquel Brown, Claudio Todeschini, Jerry Harte; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

U.S. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “All That Glitters Isn't Gold” by The Cover Girls peaked at number 49 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Blues Before And After” by The Smithereens peaked at number 94 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Cuts You Up” by Peter Murphy peaked at number 55 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Drag My Bad Name Down” by The 4 Of Us peaked at number 77 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Get A Life” by Soul II Soul peaked at number 54 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “How Can We Be Lovers” by Michael Bolton peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “I Wanna Be Rich” by Calloway peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Only My Heart Talkin'” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 89 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)” by Gloria Estefan peaked at number 48 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Room At The Top” by Adam Ant peaked at number 17 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Heart Of The Matter” by Don Henley peaked at number 21 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Time After Time” by Timmy T peaked at number 40 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “What It Takes” by Aerosmith peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “A Little Love” by Corey Hart peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Carry On” by The Box peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes On You)” by Robert Plant peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Heart Of The Matter” by Don Henley peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

Alt-Canada 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “A Little Love” by Corey Hart peaked at number 13 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Carry On” by The Box peaked at number 12 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Lover Of Mine” by Alannah Myles peaked at number 2 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Nothing Compares 2 U” by Sinéad O'Connor peaked at number 1 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Your Own Sweet Way” by The Notting Hillbillies peaked at number 50 on the Alt-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, ✪ “All Women Are Bad” by The Cramps peaked at number 76 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “*2720 To Get In” by Shut Up And Dance peaked at number 56 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Afrika” by History peaked at number 42 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “All For Love And Love For All” by Lilac Time peaked at number 77 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Automanikk” by A Guy Called Gerald peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Cradle Of Love” by Billy Idol peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Cybersculpture” by Neutron 9000 peaked at number 97 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Hello Hello Hello Hello Hello (Petrol)” by Something Happens peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes On You)” by Robert Plant peaked at number 45 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “I Promised Myself” by Nick Kamen peaked at number 50 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “I'll Be Your Shelter” by Taylor Dayne peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “November Spawned A Monster” by Morrissey peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Opposites Attract” by Paula Abdul With The Wild Pair peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Power To Love” by Cross peaked at number 83 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Real, Real, Real” by Jesus Jones peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Snappiness” by BBG peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Somebody In The House Say Yeah” by Timedrillers peaked at number 95 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven” by Phil Collins peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Soon” by My Bloody Valentine peaked at number 41 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Stepping Stone” by The Farm peaked at number 58 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Take Good Care Of My Heart” by Michaela peaked at number 66 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Tattooed Millionaire” by Bruce Dickinson peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Tell Me Something” by Indecent Obsession peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Texas” by Chris Rea peaked at number 69 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Sex Of It” by Kid Creole And The Coconuts peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Sixth Sense” by Latino Rave peaked at number 49 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Tomorrow” by Tongue 'n' Cheek peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Use It Up And Wear It Out” by Pat And Mick peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “We Rock The Mic Right” by Redhead Kingpin peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “What Am I Gonna Do” by Tafuri peaked at number 80 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Love” by Wild Weekend peaked at number 70 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Wild Women Do” by Natalie Cole peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Dancing In The Storm” by Boom Crash Opera peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Lambada” by Kaoma peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Metropolis” by The Church peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Only My Heart Talkin'” by Alice Cooper peaked at number 47 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Vogue” by Madonna peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “All Around The World” by Lisa Stansfield peaked at number 10 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Crying In The Chapel” by Peter Blakeley peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Deadbeat Club” by The B-52's peaked at number 21 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Fool's Gold / What The World Is Waiting For” by The Stone Roses peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Hurting Kind (I've Got My Eyes On You)” by Robert Plant peaked at number 39 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 1990, “She Bangs The Drums” by The Stone Roses peaked at number 37 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Blue Savannah” by Erasure peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Ik wil je” by De Kreuners peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Jump On The Floor” by Black Kiss Featuring Cherita peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Save Me” by Fleetwood Mac peaked at number 16 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “This Beat Is Technotronic” by MC B Featuring Daisy Dee peaked at number 18 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Vogue” by Madonna peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 1990, “What 'U' Waitin... '4'?” by Jungle Brothers peaked at number 10 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Austria 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “48 Hours” by Blue System peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 1990, “This Beat Is Technotronic” by MC B Featuring Daisy Dee peaked at number 11 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Baby You're Mine” by Basia peaked at number 45 on the France pop singles chart.

In 1990, “That Sounds Good To Me” by Jive Bunny And The Mastermixers peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “The Power” by Snap! peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 1990s Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 1990, “Dub Be Good To Me” by Beats International peaked at number 6 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1990, “Living For Love” by Koreana peaked at number 27 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 1990, “The Power” by Snap! peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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