1993/94 – 60 Minutes was #1 on
CBS Sunday, third year running.
Note: Any BOLD shows were cancelled in 1993 season; Star Trek: The Next Generation
was cancelled in the seventh season, but continued to live long and prosper in theatre movies, starting with Star Trek Generations
in 1994.
Anniversary:
The George Michael Sports Machine celebrated ten years on TV.
Hollywood Insider celebrated ten years on USA Network.
Jeopardy celebrated ten years in syndication.
Larry King Live celebrated ten years on CNN.
Murder, She Wrote celebrated ten years on CBS.
Showbiz Today celebrated ten years on CNN.
The Tonight Show celebrated forty years on NBC.
Biggest New Hit: Grace Under Fire was #5 on ABC Wednesday. Grace Kelly was a single mother and an alcoholic. Say what?
An alcoholic? That’s a first. A lead character is an alcoholic on a sitcom. The Grace Kelly character was a nod to the
actress.
Local TV: Clapprood Live was on local TV in Boston, then on Lifetime in 1994.
Movies 2 TV:
Robocop–The Series was based on the Robocop movies, starring Peter Weller.
Weird Science was based on the 1985 Anthony Michael Hall movie.
The Nanny's Soap Connections:
The Nanny was Charles Shaughnessy's first series. He was the extremely popular Shane Donovan on Days Of Our Lives from
1984 - 1992. His brother, David Shaughnessy, worked on The Young & The Restless.
Y&R cast members, Melody Scott Thomas, Peter Bergman, Joshua Morrow, Jeanne Cooper & Shemar Moore, appeared as
themselves on The Nanny in 1997.
Nicole Tom is the real sister of Heather Tom. Heather was the popular Vicki Newman on Y&R from 1991 - 2003. Nicole's
twin brother, David Tom, was Billy Abbott on Y&R from 1999 - 2002. The Abbotts and The Newmans are the family rivals on
Y&R. Heather & David never ever shares a scene on Y&R. Heather & David played half siblings on One Life To
Live in 2004 till David was killed off the soap by a gay serial killer. For a while, Heather and David were on All My Children
as the same OLTL characters. Yes, the soaps are very confusing to keep track of.
Name Change:
Friday Night Videos to Friday Night in January 1994.
Later With Bob Costas to Later With Greg Kinnear. Greg replaced Bob on Later in February 1994.
New Night: FOX finally added Tuesday nights to the schedule in September 14, 1993 with Roc, Bakersfield P.D. and America’s
Most Wanted. FOX is now on every night of the week.
Reruns: FOX shown reruns of Tales From The Crypt from January 1994–August 1995. The new episodes were still on
HBO.
The Return:
Kim Fields returned in Living Single after a six-year absence. She was previously on The Facts Of Life in her best-known
role, Tootie Ramsey. She was no longer Tootie to the fans. She became a grown up woman, Regine Hunter – the gold digging
sexpot, on Living Single.
Marsha Warfield joined Empty Nest for their last two seasons. She was previously on Night Court in her best-known role,
Roz Russell.
Harry Anderson returned in Dave's World. He was previously on Night Court in his best-known role, Judge Harry Stone.
John Larroquette returned in The John Larroquette Show. He was previously on Night Court in his best-known role, Dan Fielding.
Tyne Daly returned in Christy after a five-year absence. She was previously in her best-known role, Mary Beth Lacey on
Cagney & Lacey.
Simultaneous: Jason Alexander was on Duckman and Seinfeld from 1994–1997. Seinfeld ended the following season.
Spin Off:
Frasier from Cheers; Frasier moved back home to Boston and lived with his dad, Martin Crane, a retired police officer.
Frasier is the longest running spin off series; tied with The Jeffersons, eleven seasons each.
Jennifer Lopez and Peep Serna were in two series this season, playing the same characters. A major earthquake destroyed
most of the sets on Second Chances in January 1994. Connie Sellecca and Megan Follows were about to enter the late stages
of their pregnancies by the time the sets were rebuilt. The producers shut down the show for good. Jennifer and Pepe showed
up on the short-lived spin off series, Hotel Malibu, for the summer.
704 Hauser from All In The Family. A black family moved into Archie Bunker's old house in Queens, New York.
Tidbits:
Ben Savage (Boy Meets World) is the brother of Fred Savage (The Wonder Years). Ben was previously on Dear John. The Wonder
Years ended in September 1993 and Boy Meets World started in September 1993. Both shows were on ABC.
Frasier tied with Cheers for eleven years each in 2004.
Kelsey Grammer (Frasier Crane) tied with James Arness (Matt Dillon) for playing the same character on prime time for twenty
years in 2004.
The Jon Stewart Show was MTV's first talk show. Howard Stern was the first guest.
ABC showed three “Turning Point” specials in 1993/94, then a TV show in 1994, then the specials again in 1995/96
and TV show again in 1996/97.
CBS cancelled Silk Stalkings after two years. Silk Stalkings continued to air new episodes on USA Network.
Tony Danza was the executive producer of George.
Kevin Sorbo was the runner up for the Superman role on Lois & Clark; Dean Cain became Superman. He was a possible for
Fox Mulder on The X Files; David Duchovny got the part. Sorry, I just don’t see him as Superman or Fox. He was a natural
for Hercules. Lois & Clark and The X Files started this season.
Gerard Christopher won the Superman role on Lois & Clark. Yet, he was dismissed from the role; he was ALREADY played
Superman in Superboy. Therefore, the role went to Dean Cain
Victoria Rowell was on The Young & The Restless and Diagnosis: Murder at the same time. She worked both shows till
she left Y&R in 1998. I really don't how the soap stars do it! A daytime soap is hard, VERY HARD! The soap is already
a full plate. Add a prime time show on top of it is extremely HARD! My hats are off to the soap stars. We need to give them
credit for working two shows at the same time. Trust me, the soaps are great learning ground. Many stars got their start on
daytime such as David Hasselhoff, Eva Longoria, Tom Selleck, Tommy Lee Jones, Judith Light, Phylicia Rashad, Joe Lando, Juilanne
Moore, Danny Pintauro, Meg Ryan, Kerr Smith, Marisa Tomei, Martin Sheen, Richard Thomas, Jensen Ackles, Charlotte Ross, Kelly
Ripa, Marc Consuelos, Sarah Michelle Geller, Kim Delany, Josh Duhamel, Jessie McCartney, Rick Springfield, Ricky Martin, Richard
Dean Anderson, John Stamos, Ted Shackelford, Janine Turner and the list goes on and on...
1993/94 Fall Season
One Season (1993/94)
Boy Meets World – 1993–2000, ABC, comedy, Ben Savage, William Daniel
Dave’s World – 1993–1997, CBS, comedy, Harry Anderson, Meshach Taylor
Frasier – 1993–2004, NBC, comedy, Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce
Grace Under Fire – 1993–1998, ABC, comedy, Brett Butler, Dave Thomas
The John Larroquette Show – 1993–1997, NBC, comedy, John Larroquette
Living Single – 1993–1998, FOX, comedy, Queen Latifah, Kim Fields, Kim Coles
Lois & Clark – 1993–1997, ABC, Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher
The Mommies –1993–1995, NBC, comedy, Caryl Kristensen, Marilyn Kentz
NYPD Blue – 1993–2005, ABC, crime drama, Dennis Franz, David Caruso
The Nanny – 1993–1999, CBS, comedy, Fran Drescher, Charles Shaughnessy
SeaQuest DSV – 1993–1996, NBC, sci-fi, Stephanie Beacham, Jonathan Brandis
The X Files – 1993–2002, FOX, fantasy drama, David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson
Cancelled TV Shows
Adventures Of Brisco County, Jr. – FOX, western, Bruce Campbell
Against The Grain – NBC, adventure, Ben Affleck
Angel Falls – CBS, drama, Kim Cattrall, Jeremy London
Bakersfield P.D. – FOX, comedy, Ron Eldard
Café Americain – NBC, comedy, Valerie Bertinelli
Daddy Dearest – FOX, comedy, Richard Lewis, Don Rickles
Family Album – CBS, comedy, Peter Scolari, Pamela Reed
George – ABC, comedy, George Foreman, Sheryl Lee Ralph
Harts Of The West – CBS, western comedy, Beau Bridges, Lloyd Bridges
It Had To Be You – CBS, comedy, 4 episodes, Robert Urich, Faye Dunaway
Hotel Malibu – CBS, soap, 6 episodes, Joanna Cassidy, Jennifer Lopez
Joe’s Life – ABC, comedy, Mary Page Keller
Missing Persons – ABC, police drama, Daniel J. Travanti
Moon Over Miami – ABC, detective drama, Bill Campbell
Now – NBC, newsmagazine
The Paula Poundstone Show – ABC, comedy/variety, 2 episodes, Paula Poundstone
Phenom – ABC, comedy, Judith Light, William Devane
Saved By The Bell: The College Years – NBC, comedy, Mark-Paul Gosselaar
Second Chances – CBS, soap, 10 episodes, Connie Sellecca, Jennifer Lopez
Second Half – NBC, comedy, Wayne Knight, Mindy Cohn
The Sinbad Show – FOX, comedy, Sinbad, Hal Williams, T.K. Carter
South Of Sunset – October 23, 1993, CBS, detective drama, 1 episode, Glenn Frey
Thea – ABC, comedy, Thea Vidale, Brandy Norwood
Townsend Television – FOX, comedy/variety, Robert Townsend, John Witherspoon
The Trouble With Larry – CBS, comedy, 3 episodes, Bronson Pinchot, Courteney Cox
12 out of 37 new series SURVIVED for 1994/95
ABC – 4/11, Boy Meets World, Grace Under Fire, Lois & Clark
& NYPD Blue
CBS – 2/10, Dave’s
World & The Nanny
FOX – 2/7, Living Single & The X Files
NBC – 4/9, Frasier, John Larroquette Show, Mommies & SeaQuest
DSV
Mid season shows
Christy – April 1994–1995, CBS, drama, Kellie Martin, Tyne Daly
The Critic – 1994, ABC; 1995, FOX, cartoon, Jon Lovitz
Encounters: The Hidden Truth – June 1994–1995, FOX, supernatural/magazine, John Marshall
Diagnosis: Murder – October 1993–2001, CBS, detective drama, Dick Van Dyke, Scott Baio
The George Carlin Show – January 1994–1995, FOX, comedy, George Carling, Alex Rocco
Sister, Sister – April 1994–1995, ABC; 1995–1999, WB, comedy, Tim Reid, Jackee Harry
TV Nation – 1994, NBC; 1995, FOX, comedy newsmagazine, Michael Moore
These Friends Of Mine – March 1994–1998, ABC, comedy, Ellen DeGeneres
Thunder Alley – March 1994–1995, ABC, comedy, Edward Asner
Turning Point – March 1994–1995, 1996/97, ABC, documentary newsmagazine, Barbara Walters
Viper – January/April 1994, NBC, police drama/sci-fi, James McCaffrey
Cancelled Mid Season Shows
America Tonight – CBS, news, Dana King, Deborah Norville
Birdland – ABC, medical drama, 5 episodes, Brian Dennehy
Byrds Of Paradise – ABC, drama, Tim Busfield, Seth Green
The Good Life – NBC, comedy, Drew Carey, Justin Berfield
Monty – FOX, comedy, 5 episodes, Henry Winkler, David Schwimmer
Muddling Through – CBS, comedy, 9 episodes, Stephanie Hodge, Jennifer Aniston
One West Waikiki – CBS, crime drama, 7 episodes, Cheryl Ladd
The Road Home – CBS, family drama, 5 episodes, Karen Allen
704 Hauser – CBS, comedy, 5 episodes, John Amos
She TV – ABC, comedy/variety, 4 episodes, Nick Bakay
Someone Like Me – NBC, comedy, 5 episodes, Nikki Cox
South Central – FOX, comedy drama, 10 episodes, Tina Lifford
Tom – CBS, comedy, 11 episodes, Tom Arnold, Alison LaPlaca
Traps – CBS, crime drama, 5 episodes, Dan Cortese, George C. Scott
Winnetka Road – NBC, soap, 5 episodes, Josh Brolin, Catherine Hicks
Cable
The Adventures Of Pete & Pete – 1993–1996, Nickelodeon, comedy, Michael Maronna
Baby Races – Family, game, Fred Travalena
Case Closed – USA, information, Stacey Keach
Clapprood Live – Lifetime, talk, Marjorie Clapprood
Country Music Spotlight – Family, music
Dancin' At The Hot Spots – May 1993–1994, TNN, dance, Rebecca Holden
Dead At 21 – MTV, sci fi, Lisa Dean Ryan
Duckman – March 1993–1997, USA, cartoon, Jason Alexander, Nancy Travis
Itsy Bitsy Spider – USA, cartoon, Charlotte Rae, Matt Frewer
The Jon Stewart Show – MTV, talk, Jon Stewart
Legends Of The Hidden Temple – 1993–1995, Nickelodeon, quiz, Kirk Fogg
Lifetime Magazine – Lifetime, newsmagazine, Lisa McRee
Madeline – Family, cartoon, Tracey–Lee Smyth
The Mighty Jungle – Family, comedy, Tony Danza, Delta Burke
Music City Tonight – 1993–1996, TNN, talk/variety, LIVE, Lorianne Crook, Charlie Chase
Politically Incorrect – 1993–1996, Comedy Central, comedy/talk, Bill Maher
Problem Child – USA, cartoon, Nancy Cartwright, Jonathan Harris
Rivera Live – February 1994–2001, CNBC, talk, Geraldo Rivera
Rocko's Modern Life – 1993–1996, Nickelodeon, cartoon, Carlos Alazraqui
Snowy River: The McGregor Saga – 1993–1996, Family, adventure, Andrew Clarke
The State – December 1993–1995, MTV, comedy, David Wain
Trashed – MTV, quiz, Chris Hardwick
Weird Science – March 1994–1998, USA, comedy, Vanessa Angel
Syndication
American Journal – 1993–1998, syndication, magazine, Nancy Glass
Cobra Coast Guard – syndication, adventure, Michael Dudikoff
Court TV–Inside America's Court – 1993–1997, syndication, legal/information, Gregg Jarrett
The Crusaders – 1993–1995, syndication, newsmagazine, Mark Hyman
Robocop–The Series – syndication, sci fi, Richard Eden
Thunder In Paradise – syndication, adventure, Hulk Hogan, Chris Lemmon
Late Night
The Chevy Chase Show – FOX, talk, Chevy Chase
Late Show With David Letterman – 1993–present, CBS, talk, David Letterman
Two Seasons (1992/93)
African Skies – 1992–1994, Family Channel, adventure
The Apollo Comedy Hour – 1992–1995, syndication, comedy variety
Are You Afraid Of The Dark? – 1992–1996, Nickelodeon, supernatural anthology
Babylon 5 – January 1993–1998, syndication, sci fi
Beavis & Butthead – March 1993–1997, MTV, cartoon
Bob – 1993–1994, CBS, comedy
Day One – March 1993–1995, ABC, newsmagazine
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman – Jan 1993–1998, CBS, western
Eye to Eye With Connie Chung – June 1993–1995, CBS, newsmagazine
Fishin' With Orlando Wilson – January 1993–2000, TNN, fishing
Forever Knight reruns – 1992–1994, CBS, adventure
Front Page – June 1993–1994, FOX, newsmagazine
Getting By – March 1993, ABC; 1993/94, NBC, comedy
Good Advice – April 1993–1994, CBS, comedy
Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper – 1992–1997, ABC, comedy
Hearts Afire – 1992–1995, CBS, comedy
Highlander – 1992–1998, Syndication, adventure
Homicide: Life on the Street – January 1993–1999, NBC, police drama
How'd They Do That? – March 1993–1994, CBS, information
I Witness Video – August 1992–1994, NBC, reality
The Kids In The Hall – 1992–1995, CBS, comedy/variety
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues – January 1993–1996, syndication, adventure
Love & War – 1992–1995, CBS, comedy
Mad About You – 1992–1999, NBC, comedy
Martin – 1992–1997, FOX, comedy
Melrose Place – July 1992–1999, FOX, soap
Nickelodeon Guts – 1992–1995, Nickelodeon, sports/audience participation
Picket Fences – 1992–1996, CBS, drama
Prime Suspect – 1992–1994, syndication, public service
Real Stories Of The Highway Patrol – April 1993–1996, syndication, police documentary
Renegade – 1992–1996, Syndication, adventure
Roundhouse – 1992–1994, Nickelodeon, comedy/variety
Rush Limbaugh – 1992–1996, syndication, talk/discussion
The Shadetree Mechanic – 1992–2000, TNN, instruction
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine – Jan 1993–1999, Syndication, sci-fi
Time Trax – January 1993–1994, syndication, sci-fi
The Untouchables – 1992–1994, syndication, crime drama
The Uptown Comedy Club – 1992–1994, syndication, comedy/variety
Walker, Texas Ranger – April 1993–2001, CBS, crime drama
Where I Live – March 1993–1994, ABC, comedy
Three Seasons (1991/92)
Baywatch – 1991–2001, Syndication, adventure
The Commish – 1991–1995, ABC, crime drama
Dangerous Curves – February 1992–1993, CBS, detective drama
Dateline NBC – March 1992–present, NBC, newsmagazine
Emergency Call – 1991–1998, syndicated, documentary
Herman’s Head – 1991–1994, FOX, comedy
Home Improvement – 1991–1999, ABC, comedy
The Legend Of Prince Valiant – 1991–1994, Family, cartoon
Lip Service – February 1992–1994, MTV, talent
MTV Sports – January 1992–1996, MTV, sports magazine
Nurses – 1991–1994, NBC, comedy
Pozner & Donahue – 1992–1995, CNBC, talk/discussion
Ren & Stimpy – 1991–1996, Nickelodeon, cartoon
ROC – 1991–1994, FOX, comedy
Rugrats – 1991–1994, Nickelodeon, cartoon
Silk Stalkings – 1991–1999, USA, crime drama
The Statler Brothers Show – 1991–1999, TNN, variety
Step By Step – 1991–1997, ABC; 1997/98, CBS, comedy
Talk Soap – December 1991–2002, E!, comedy
Tarzan – 1991–1994, syndication, adventure
That's My Dog – 1991–1995, Family, quiz
Four Seasons (1990/91)
America’s Funniest People – 1990–1994, ABC, comedy
Beverly Hills 90210 – 1990–2000, FOX, soap
Big Brother Jake – 1990–1994, Family Channel, comedy
Blossom – Jan 1991–1995, NBC, comedy
Clarissa Explains It All – March 1991–1994, Nickelodeon, comedy
Club Dance – April 1991–1999, TNN, dance
Dark Justice reruns – April 1991–1994, CBS, legal/detective drama
Dinosaurs – April 1991–1994, ABC, comedy
Dream On – 1990–1996, HBO, comedy
Evening Shade – 1990–1994, CBS, comedy
Fresh Prince Of Bel Air – 1990–1996, NBC, comedy
Law & Order – 1990–present, NBC, crime drama
On Scene–Emergency Response – 1990–1994, syndication, documentary
Scene Of The Crime reruns – April 1991–1994, CBS, dramatic anthology
Sisters – May 1991–1996, NBC, drama
Sweating Bullets reruns – April 1991–1995, CBS, detective
Five Seasons (1989/90)
American Gladiators – 1989–1997, Syndication, game/sports
America’s Funniest Home Videos – January 1990–1999, ABC, comedy
Caroline's Comedy Hour – January 1990–1995, A&E, comedy
Comic Strip: Live – 1989–1994, FOX, comedy
Family Matters – 1989–1997, ABC; 1997/98, CBS, comedy
Hard Copy – 1989–1999, Syndication – weekdays, newsmagazine
In Living Color – April 1990–1994, FOX, variety
Mystery Science Theater 3000 – 1991–1996, Comedy Central, comedy
Northern Exposure – July 1990–1995, CBS, drama
Prime Time Live – 1989–1998, ABC, newsmagazine
Rescue 911 – 1989–1996, CBS, information
Seinfeld – May 1990–1998, NBC, comedy
The Simpsons – Dec 1989–present, FOX, cartoon
Supermarket Sweep – February 1990–1998, Lifetime, quiz
Tales From The Crypt – 1989–1996, HBO, horror anthology
Wings – April 1990–1997, NBC, comedy
Six Seasons (1988/89)
Coach – Feb 1989–1997, ABC, comedy
COPS – March 1989–present, FOX, police reality
Empty Nest – 1988–1995, NBC, comedy
Family Feud – 1988–1995, syndication, quiz
Inside Edition – January 1989–present, syndication, newsmagazine
Later With Bob Costas – 1988–1994, NBC, talk
Murphy Brown – Nov 1988–1998, CBS, comedy
Roseanne – 1988–1997, ABC, comedy
Unsolved Mysteries – 1988–1997, NBC; April 1998–1999, CBS, public service
Seven Seasons (1987/88)
America’s Most Wanted – April 1988–present, FOX, public service
48 Hours – Jan 1988–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Full House – 1987–1995, ABC, comedy
In the Heat Of The Night – March 1988–1992, NBC; 1992–1994, CBS, crime drama
Star Trek: The Next Generation – 1987–1994, Syndication, sci-fi
Eight Seasons (1986/87)
A Current Affair – 1986–1996, syndication, newsmagazine
LA Law – 1986–1994, NBC, drama
Matlock – 1986–1992, NBC; Jan 1993–1995, ABC, drama
Married With Children – April 1987–1997, Fox, comedy
Siskel & Ebert – 1986–1999, syndication, commentary
Nine Seasons (1985/86)
An Evening At The Improv – 1985–1995, A&E, comedy
Ten Seasons (1984/85)
The George Michael Sports Machine – 1991–present, syndication, sports highlights
Hollywood Insider – May 1985–1995, USA Network, news/gossip
Jeopardy – 1984–present, syndication, game
Larry King Live – June 1985–present, CNN, discussion
Murder, She Wrote – 1984–1996, CBS, detective drama
Showbiz Today – 1984–2001, CNN, newsmagazine
Eleven Seasons (1983/84)
Friday Night – 1983–2000, NBC, music
Lifestyles Of The Rich & Famous – January 1984–1996, syndication, magazine
Love Connection – 1983–1995, Syndication – weekdays, game
Star Search – 1983–1995, Syndication, talent
Wheel Of Fortune – 1983–present, syndication, game
Thirteen Seasons (1981/82)
Entertainment Tonight – 1981–present, Syndication, news/gossip
Late Night With Conan O'Brien – 1993–2009, NBC, talk
Seventeen Seasons (1977/78)
20/20 – June 1978–present, ABC, newsmagazine
Nineteen Seasons (1975/76)
Saturday Night Live – 1975–present, NBC, variety
Twenty four Seasons (1970/71)
Monday Night Football – 1970–2006, ABC, sports
Twenty six Seasons (1968/69)
60 Minutes – 1968–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Forty Seasons (1954/55)
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno – May 1992–2009, NBC, talk/variety
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