90s

What was Saved by the Bell originally called?

What was Saved by the Bell originally called?

We complain a lot about the lack of modern Saturday morning cartoons around here, but even we forget that there were also Saturday morning sitcoms. Saved by the Bell had its moments in primetime, but it was largely known to a kid and teen audience thanks to its regular Saturday...

What was the number one song in November of 1993?

What was the number one song in November of 1993?

What were you doing 30 years ago at this exact moment?* *By 30 years ago at this moment, we mean the moment this was published, so November 7th, 2023 at about 11:30 a.m. MST. If you're anything like me, you were probably playing the X-Men game for the...

Six questions about '90s TV sitcoms

Six questions about '90s TV sitcoms

The 1990s may have been the peak era for TV sitcoms. After decades of the medium being honed, producers knew exactly how to put a hit show together, but it was also before the internet came along and blew everything to hell. The '90s gave us ABC's TGIF lineup and...

What is Mrs. Doubtfire's first name?

What is Mrs. Doubtfire's first name?

What would you consider reasonable reasons to get a divorce? Most of us would probably say things like infidelity, drug addiction, and domestic violence fit the bill. Hell, even just general incompatibility. But if we're talking 1993's Mrs. Doubtfire, directed by Chris Columbus, that list also includes throwing your son...

What was Friends almost called?

What was Friends almost called?

So no one told you life was going to be this way, huh? As easy as it would be to just launch into all of the lyrics from the Rembrandts' theme song for Friends, I'll spare you. You probably already sang them all in your head as soon as you...

What '90s toy had to be recalled for being too dangerous?

What '90s toy had to be recalled for being too dangerous?

Every generation has had its fair share of dangerous toys that somehow hit the market shelves. Ask anyone born before 1980 about Lawn Darts, and you'll understand what I mean. While there's a scent of '90s nostalgia in the air these days, it too posed its threats. Actually, I can...

Which '90s NBA player had a McDonald's meal named after them?

Which '90s NBA player had a McDonald's meal named after them?

It's not that NBA players today don't enjoy an immense amount of celebrity, but the iconic players of the '90s were cultural forces. From cereal boxes to ubiquitous advertisements, these dudes were everywhere. Drink commercials, sneakers, video games — and hell, one of these guys even had a McDonald's meal named...