1999/2000 – Who Wants To Be A Millionaire was #1 on ABC Tuesday.
Note: Any BOLD shows were cancelled in 1999 season; Beverly Hills 90210 was
cancelled in the tenth season.
Anniversary:
Beverly Hills 90210 celebrated ten years on FOX.
Law & Order celebrated ten years on NBC.
Saturday Night Live celebrated twenty-five years on NBC.
Biggest New Hit: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire was #1 on Tuesday, #2 on Thursday and #3 on Sundays. That’s right!
It owns the top 3 spot in the ratings. It was much bigger than the $64,000 Question in the 1950’s. The game show took
America AND the world by storm. Regis Philbin was the perfect host with his ties! Is that your final answer?
British Ties:
Cold Feet was based on the same name of Cold Feet, 1997-2003 British show.
Don't Forget Your Toothbrush was based on the Channel 4 series, hosted by Chris Evans.
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire was based on the same name of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. The game originally started
in the UK with Chris Tarrant as the host. The first episode was September 4, 1998; there was a twist – only one contestant
can play at a time. They can take their time with the questions, but it MUST be their final answer.
Winning Lines was based on the BBC series. The British series was more successful than the USA version. It lasted from
1999–2004.
Movies 2 TV: Clerks was based on the 1994 Kevin Smith movie.
Name Change:
GvsE to Good Vs. Evil.
Greed: The Multi–Million Dollar Challenge to Greed: The Series after a month on the air.
Later to Later With Cynthia Garrett. Cynthia became the new Later host in January 2000.
The Norm Show to Norm.
Two Guys, A Girl & A Pizza Place to Two Guys And A Girl
World’s Wildest Police Videos to Police Videos in May 2000.
Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane to Zoe...
Network Change: GvsE on USA Network to Sci fi Channel as Good Vs. Evil.
The Return:
Professional Wrestling returned to network TV after a forty-four absence. WWF Smackdown became UPN’s most watched
series. WWF wrestling has a ratings hold on cable TV since the late 1990’s; it was a ripe time for wrestling to be on
network TV with Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock and Vince McMahon. WWE is the most powerful wresting company today; no one
could beat them. WCW was successful at first, but WCW crumbled on the ropes till WWF brought them in 2001.
Tyne Daly returned to TV in Judging Amy after a four-year absence, she was previously on Christy.
Richard Belzer returned in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as the same character, John Munch, from Homicide: Life
On The Street after Homicide's cancellation in 1999.
CBS revived Grapevine. Steven Eckholdt returned as David Klein; he was David's brother, Thumper, in 1992. This version
didn't last long either.
Spin Off:
Angel from Buffy, The Vampire Slayer - Angel was a Los Angeles detective to help the helpless and continued to fight against
evil, mostly, to redeem his soul. David Boreanaz and Charisma Carpenter reprised their Buffy roles.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit from Law & Order - Like the title says, “special victims unit.” You
do get the point.
Time Of Your Life from The Party Of Five - Sarah Reeves moved to New York to look for her birth father.
Young Americans from Dawson's Creek.
Swedish Ties: Survivor was based on Expedition: Robinson. Some people say it is the mother of reality TV. It started
in 1997. The game was located in Malaysia, Johor, Palau Tengah [Strix]. Martin Melin was the first ever winner in Swedish.
Mark Burnett licensed the format and it became Survivor in 2000.
Tidbits:
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire is the second game show in America to be #1. $64,000 Question was #1 in the 1955 season.
Also, it is the most successful prime time game show since the 1950’s. As popular as the millionaire game was, it wouldn’t
last that long. ABC killed it for showing it 5 times a week in the next season. It was too much of a good thing, but the syndication
version lives on.
Ally was the 30-minute version of the much popular one hour Ally McBeal on FOX. Ally was shown on Tuesdays and Ally McBeal
was on Mondays.
Tom Hanks and Colin Hanks are father/son. Roswell was his first series. His costar, Katherine Heigl, and him shared the
same birthday with me.
Dan Schneider created The Amanda Show.
Cover Me's full name was Cover Me: Based On The True Life Of An FBI Family.
Fox pulled American High from the schedule after two weeks in August 2000; the ratings were lousy. PBS aired the entire
series the following April. It won an Emmy for Outstanding Nonfiction Program.
Aaaahhhh! Brutally Normal broke my heart! It ended on Valentine's Day. Good riddance, you brutally beast!
Dear Lord! The Opposite Sex sure loves Chris very much! It has four Chris to choose from – Chris Evans, Chris L.
McKenna, Christopher Cousins and Chris Hogan.
Judge Jerry Sheindlin replace the former New York major, Ed Koch, on The People's Court. Jerry is the husband of Judy Sheindlin...yes,
that Judge Judy! Judge Judy is a huge success since 1996. Her show ushered in a new wave of courtroom shows.
1999/2000 Fall Season
One Season (1999/2000)
Angel – 1999–2004, WB, supernatural drama, David Boreanaz, Charisma Carpenter
Family Law – 1999–2003, CBS, legal drama, Dixie Carter
Jack & Jill – 1999–2001, WB, drama, Amanda Peet
Judging Amy – 1999–2005, CBS, legal drama, Amy Brenneman, Tyne Daly
Ladies Man – 1999/2000, June 2001, CBS, comedy, Louis Sorel
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – 1999–present, NBC, police drama, Richard Belzer, Dann Floreck
Once And Again – 1999–2002, ABC, drama, Sela Ward, Bruce Campbell
The Parkers – 1999–2004, UPN, comedy, Countess Vaughn, Mo'Nique, Dorien Wilson
Popular – 1999–2002, WB, school drama, Scott Bryce, Carly Pope
Roswell – 1999–2001, WB; 2001/02, UPN, sci-fi, Jason Behr, Colin Hanks
Third Watch – 1999–2005, NBC, drama, Eddie Cabrian, Kim Raver
WWF Smackdown – 1999–2006, UPN; 2006–present, CW, wrestling, Vince McMahon
The West Wing – 1999–2006, NBC, political drama, Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe
Cancelled TV Series
Action – FOX, comedy, Jay Mohr, Buddy Hackett
Ally – FOX, comedy, Calistra Flockhart
Cold Feet – NBC, drama, 4 episodes, David Sutcliffe
Freaks & Geeks – NBC, comedy/drama, Linda Cardenllini
Get Real – FOX, drama, Eric Christian Olsen
Grown Ups – UPN, comedy, Jaleel White, Bumper Robinson
Harsh Realm – FOX, sci-fi, 3 episodes, D.B. Sweeney
Love & Money – CBS, comedy, 6 episodes, Swoosie Kurtz
The Mike O’Malley Show – NBC, comedy, 2 episodes, Mike O'Malley
Mission Hill – WB, cartoon, Vicki Lewis
Now And Again – CBS, sci-fi, Dennis Haysbert, Eric Close
Odd Man Out – ABC, comedy, Markie Post
Oh Grow Up – ABC, comedy, Rena Sofer
Ryan Caulfield: Year One – FOX, police drama, 2 episodes, Joe Nieves
Safe Harbor – WB, drama, Gregory Harrison, Rue McClanahan
Shasta McNasty – UPN, comedy, Dale Godboldo
Snoops – ABC, detective drama, Danny Nucci
Stark Raving Mad – NBC, comedy, Neil Patrick Harris, Tony Shalhoub
The Strip – UPN, drama, Guy Torry
Time Of Your Life – FOX, drama, Jennifer Love Hewitt
Wasteland – ABC, drama, 3 episodes, Brad Rowe
Work With Me – CBS, comedy, 4 episodes, Ethan Embry
13 out of 35 new series SURVIVED for 2000/01
ABC – 1/5, Once And Again
CBS – 3/6, Family Law, Judging Amy & Ladies Man
FOX – 0/6,
NBC – 3/7, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Third Watch
& The West Wing
UPN – 2/5, The Parkers & WWF Smackdown
WB – 4/6, Angel, Jack & Jill, Popular & Roswell
Mid season shows
City Of Angels – January 2000–2001, CBS, medical drama, Blair Underwood, Vivica A. Fox
Daddio – March–October 2000, NBC, comedy, Michael Chiklis
Malcolm In The Middle – January 2000–2006, FOX, comedy, Jane Kaczmarek, Bryon Cranston
Survivor – May–August 2000, CBS, adventure/competition, Jeff Probst
Titus – March 2000–2002, FOX, comedy, Christopher Titus, Stacy Keach
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? – January 2000–2002, ABC, quiz, Regis Philbin
Cancelled Mid Season Shows
American High – FOX, documentary, 4 episodes
Baby Blues – WB, cartoon, Mike O'Malley
Battery Park – NBC, comedy, 4 episodes, Elizabeth Perkins
The Beat – UPN, police drama, Derek Cecil
Brutally Normal – WB, comedy, 5 episodes, Mike Damus
Clerks – ABC, cartoon, 2 episodes, Kevin Smith
D.C. – WB, political drama, 4 episodes, Mark–Paul Gosselaar
Falcone – CBS, crime drama, 5 episodes, Amy Carlson
God, The Devil And Bob – NBC, cartoon, 4 episodes, Alan Cumming, Laurie Metcalf
Grapevine – CBS, comedy, 5 episodes, Steven Eckholdt, Kristy Swanson
Greed: The Multi–Million Dollar Challenge – FOX, quiz, Chuck Woolery
Hopkins 24/7 – ABC, medical documentary
I Dare You! The Ultimate Challenge – UPN, documentary, Lee Reherman
It's Your Chance Of A Lifetime – FOX, quiz, Gordon Elliott
M.Y.O.B. – NBC, comedy, 4 episodes, Katherine Towne
Opposite Sex – FOX, school drama, 6 episodes, Kyle Howard
The Others – NBC, horror/supernatural, Julianne Nicholson
Secret Agent Man – UPN, foreign intrigue, Dina Meyer
Talk To Me – ABC, comedy, 4 episodes, Nicole Sullivan, Beverly D'Angelo
Then Came You – ABC, comedy, 6 episodes, Susan Floyd
Twenty–One – NBC, quiz, Maury Povich
Winning Lines – CBS, quiz, 6 episodes, Dick Clark
Wonderland – ABC, medical drama, 2 episodes, Ted Levine
Young Americans – WB, school drama, 8 episodes, Rodney Scott
Cable
The Amanda Show – 1999–2002, Nickelodeon, comedy/variety, Amanda Bynes
Beyond Chance – 1999–2002, Lifetime, documentary, Melissa Etheridge
Chicken Soup For The Soul – PAX, dramatic anthology, Michael Tucker
Courage The Cowardly Dog – 1999–2002, Cartoon, cartoon, Marty Grabstein
Cover Me – USA, crime drama, Peter Dobson, David Faustino
Crush – USA, audience participation, Andrew Krasny
Destination Stardom – PAX, talent, Lisa Canning
Don't Forget Your Toothbrush – Comedy Central, quiz, Mark Curry
Downtown – MTV, cartoon, Gregory Gillmore
18 Wheels Of Justice – January 2000–2001, TNN, adventure, Lucky Vanous, Billy Dee Williams
Famous Families – Fox Family, documentary, Mariel Hemingway
Farscape – March 1999–2003, Sci Fi, sci fi, Ben Browder
GvsE – USA, occult, Richard Brooks
Higher Ground – Fox Family, drama, Joe Lando
Hollywood Off Ramp – E!, dramatic anthology
Hollywood Showdown – PAX, quiz, Tom Newton
Hope Island – PAX, drama, Suki Kaiser
The List – 1999–2001, VH1, discussion
The Lyricist Lounge Show – MTV, comedy, Jordan Black
The Man Show – 1999–2005, Comedy Central, discussion/comedy, Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Carolla
Manhattan, Az – USA, comedy, 8 episodes, Chad Everett
Paranoia – Fox Family, quiz, Peter Tomarken
Rotten TV – VH1, comedy, 3 episodes, Johnny Rotten
Son Of The Beach – March 2000–2002, FX, comedy, Kim Oja
Spy Groove – MTV, cartoon, 6 episodes, Dean Elliot
Strip Mall – June 2000–2001, Comedy Central, comedy, Julie Brown, Victoria Jackson
Treasures In Your Home: The World Of Collecting – PAX, appraisal, John Burke
Twice In A Lifetime – 1999–2001, PAX, fantasy, Al Waxman
The War Next Door – USA, comedy, 8 episodes, Linden Ashby
The X Show – 1999–2001, FX, talk/magazine, Justin Walker
Your Favorite Girl Next Door – FX, talent, Brian Palermo
Syndication
Battle Dome – 1999–2001, syndication, sports competition, Steve Albert
The Beastmaster – 1999–2002, syndication, adventure, Daniel Goddard
Blind Date – 1999–2006, syndication, dating, Roger Lodge
Cleopatra 2525 – January 2000–2001, syndication, sci fi, Jennifer Sky
The Dream Team – syndicated, foreign intrigue, 8 episodes, Roger Moore, Martin Sheen
Family Feud – 1999–present, syndication, quiz, Louie Anderson
Jack Of All Trades – syndication, adventure, Bruce Campbell
Peter Benchley's Amazon – syndication, adventure, C. Thomas Howell
Relic Hunter – 1999–2002, syndication, adventure, Tia Carrere
S.O.S. In America – 1999–2002, syndication, informational, Carol Martin
Your Big Break – 1999–2001, syndication, talent, Christopher Reid
Two Seasons (1998/99)
Any Day Now – 1998–2002, Lifetime, drama
Are You Afraid Of The Dark? – February 1999–2000, Nickelodeon, supernatural anthology
Becker – November 1998–2004, CBS, comedy
Change Of Heart – 1998–2003, syndicated, dating
Charmed – 1998–2006, WB, fantasy
Cousin Skeeter – 1998–2000, Nickelodeon, comedy
Dilbert – January 1999–2000, UPN, cartoon
Family Guy – April 1999–2002, May 2005–present, FOX, cartoon
The Famous Jet Jackson – 1998–2001, Disney, comedy
Felicity – 1998–2002, WB, drama
First Wave – March 1999–2001, Sci Fi, sci fi
Flipper: The New Adventures – 1998–2000, PAX, adventure
Futurama – March 1999–2003, FOX, cartoon
The King Of Queen – 1998–present, CBS, comedy
The Howard Stern Radio Show – 1998–2001, syndication, talk
The Hughleys – 1998–2000, ABC; 2000–2002, UPN, comedy
It’s Like You Know – March 1999–2000, ABC, comedy
Little Men – 1998–2000, PAX, drama
Martial Law – 1998–2000, ABC, police comedy/drama
Mike, Lu & Og – May 1999–2000, Cartoon, cartoon
Motown Live – 1998–2000, syndication, musical variety
Movie Stars – July 1999–2000, WB, comedy
Norm – March 1999–2001, ABC, comedy
Oh Baby – 1998–2000, Lifetime, comedy
The PJs – January 1999–2000, FOX; 2000–2002, WB, cartoon
Providence – January 1999–December 2002, NBC, serial drama
Russell Simmons' Oneworld Music Beat – 1998–2000, syndication, music/interview
Seven Days – 1998–2001, UPN, sci-fi
7th Heaven Beginnings reruns – 1998–2000, WB, drama
Sex And The City – 1998–2004, HBO, comedy
60 Minutes II – January 1999–2005, CBS, newsmagazine
So Weird – January 1999–2001, Disney, fantasy drama
Sports Night – 1998–2000, ABC, comedy
Strangers With Candy – April 1999–2000, Comedy Central, comedy
That 70’s Show – 1998–2006, FOX, comedy
V.I.P. – 1998–2002, syndication, adventure
The Wild Thornberrys – 1998–2003, Nickelodeon, cartoon
Will & Grace – 1998–2006, NBC, comedy
World's Most Amazing Videos – March 1999–2001, NBC, reality
Zoe... – January 1999–2000, WB, comedy
Three Seasons (1997/98)
Alley McBeal – 1997–2002, FOX, legal comedy/drama.
Behind The Music – 1997–2003, VH1, documentary
Between Brothers – 1997/98, FOX; 1999, UPN, comedy
Candid Camera – February 1998–2000, CBS; Jan 2000–2004, PAX, humor
Celebrity Deathmatch – May 1998–2002, MTV, puppets
Dawson’s Creek – January 1998–2003, WB, drama
Dharma & Greg – 1997–2002, ABC, comedy
Disney's Honey, I Shrunk The Kids – 1997–2000, syndicated, comedy/sci fi
Earth: Final Conflict – 1997–2002, syndication, sci-fi
For Your Love – March/May 1998, NBC; 1998–2002, WB, comedy
Guinness World Records: Primetime – July 1998–2001, FOX, audience participation
Journey Of Allen Strange – 1997–2000, Nickelodeon, adventure
Kids Say The Darndest Things – January 1998–2000, comedy
Mounties – 1997–2000, syndication, police documentary
Pensacola: Wings Of Gold – 1997–2000, syndication, military drama
The People's Court – 1997–present, syndication, courtroom
South Park – 1997–present, Comedy Central, cartoon
Stargate SG–1 – 1997–2002, Showtime; 2002–2007, Sci Fi, sci fi
Two Guys And A Girl – March 1998–2001, comedy
Whose Line Is It Anyway? – Summer of 1998–2004, ABC, comedy/quiz
Wild Things – 1997–2000, syndication, wildlife documentary
Win Ben Stein's Money – 1997–2003, Comedy Central, quiz
World’s Funniest – 1997–2000, FOX, comedy
World’s Wildest Police Videos – April 1998–2001, FOX, police documentary
Four Seasons (1996/97)
Access Hollywood – 1996–present, syndication, magazine
America's Dumbest Criminals – 1996–2000, syndication, comedy/police
Angry Beavers – April 1997–2001, Nickelodeon, cartoon
Buffy, The Vampire Slayer – March 1997–2001, WB; 2001–2003, UPN, supernatural
Cosby 1996–2000, CBS, comedy
Daria – March 1997–2001, MTV, cartoon
Early Edition – 1996–2000, CBS, fantasy/adventure
Everybody Loves Raymond – 1996–2005, CBS, comedy
The Jamie Foxx Show – 1996–2001, WB, comedy
Just Shoot Me – March 1997–2003, NBC, comedy
Kenan & Kel – 1996–2000, Nickelodeon, comedy
La Femme Nikita – January 1997–2001, USA, adventure/espionage
Loveline – 1996–2000, MTV, advice
Malcolm and Eddie – 1996–2000, UPN, comedy
PSI Factor: Chronicles Of The Paranormal – 1996–2000, syndication, supernatural
Pacific Blue – 1996–2000, USA, crime drama
The Practice – March 1997–2004, ABC, legal drama
The Pretender – 1996–2000, NBC, sci-fi
Profiler – 1996–2000, NBC, police drama
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch – 1996–2000, ABC; 2000–2003, WB, comedy
7th Heaven – 1996–2006, WB; 2006–present, CW, drama
Spin City – 1996–2002, ABC, comedy
The Steve Harvey Show – 1996–2002, WB, comedy
Suddenly Susan – 1996–2000, NBC, comedy
Five Seasons (1995/96)
The Daily Show – July 1996–present, Comedy Central, comedy
The Drew Carey Show – 1995–2004, ABC, comedy
JAG – 1995/96, NBC; 1996–2005, CBS, legal drama
King Of The Hill – January 1996–present, FOX, cartoon
Life And Times Of... – January 1996–2001, Nashville, biography
Mad TV – 1995–present, FOX, comedy
Moesha – January 1996–2001, UPN, comedy
Nash Bridges – March 1996–2001, CBS, police drama
The Outer Limits – 1995–2001, Showtime; 2001/02, Sci-Fi Channel, sci-fi
3rd Rock from the Sun – January 1996–2001, NBC, comedy
Six Seasons (1994/95)
All That – December 1994–2000, Nickelodeon, comedy/variety
Chicago Hope – 1994–2000, CBS, medical drama
Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist – May 1995–1999, Comedy Central, cartoon
ER – 1994–present, NBC, medical drama
Entertainers With Byron Allen – 1994–present, syndication, celebrity talk
Extra – 1994–present, syndication, news/gossip
Friends – 1994–2004, NBC, comedy
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys – January 1995–2000, syndication, adventure
The Late Late Show With Craig Killborn – March 1999–2004, CBS, talk
Party of Five – 1994–2000, FOX, drama
Star Trek: Voyager – January 1995–2001, UPN, sci fi
Touched by an Angel – 1994–2003, CBS, fantasy
Seven Seasons (1993/94)
Boy Meets World – 1993–2000, ABC, comedy
Diagnosis: Murder – October 1993–2000, CBS, detective drama
Frasier – 1993–2004, NBC, comedy
Late Show With David Letterman – 1993–present, CBS, talk
NYPD Blue – 1993–2005, ABC, crime drama
Politically Incorrect – January 1997–2002, ABC, comedy/talk
Rivera Live – February 1994–2001, CNBC, talk
The X Files – 1993–2002, FOX, fantasy drama
Eight Seasons (1992/93)
Fishin' With Orlando Wilson – January 1993–2000, TNN, fishing
The Shadetree Mechanic – 1992–2000, TNN, instruction
Walker, Texas Ranger – April 1993–2001, CBS, crime drama
Nine Seasons (1991/92)
Baywatch – 1991–2001, Syndication, adventure
Dateline NBC – March 1992–present, NBC, newsmagazine
Talk Soap – December 1991–2002, E!, comedy
Ten Seasons (1990/91)
Beverly Hills 90210 – 1990–2000, FOX, soap
Law & Order – 1990–present, NBC, crime drama
Eleven Seasons (1989/90)
The Simpsons – Dec 1989–present, FOX, cartoon
Supermarket Sweep – April 1999–2003, PAX, quiz
Twelve Seasons (1988/89)
COPS – March 1989–present, FOX, police reality
Inside Edition – January 1989–present, syndication, newsmagazine
Later With Cynthia Garrett – January 2000–2001, NBC, talk
Later – 1996–2000, NBC, talk
Thirteen Seasons (1987/88)
America’s Most Wanted – April 1988–present, FOX, public service
48 Hours – Jan 1988–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Fourteen Seasons (1986/87)
Roger Ebert & The Movies – 1999–2000, syndication, commentary
Sixteen Seasons (1984/85)
The George Michael Sports Machine – 1991–present, syndication, sports highlights
Jeopardy – 1984–present, syndication, game
Larry King Live – June 1985–present, CNN, discussion
Showbiz Today – 1984–2001, CNN, newsmagazine
Seventeen Seasons (1983/84)
Friday Night – 1983–2000, NBC, music
Wheel Of Fortune – 1983–present, syndication, game
Nineteen Seasons (1981/82)
Entertainment Tonight – 1981–present, Syndication, news/gossip
Late Night With Conan O'Brien – 1993–2009, NBC, talk
Twenty-three Seasons (1977/78)
20/20 – June 1978–present, ABC, newsmagazine
Twenty-five Seasons (1975/76)
Saturday Night Live – 1975–present, NBC, variety
Thirty Seasons (1970/71)
Monday Night Football – 1970–2006, ABC, sports
Thirty-two Seasons (1968/69)
60 Minutes – 1968–present, CBS, newsmagazine
Forty six Seasons (1954/55)
The Tonight Show With Jay Leno – May 1992–2009, NBC, talk/variety
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