LeAnn Rimes (1996 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1997)
Celine Dion (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Change The World – Eric Clapton (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Spice Girls. Hanson, Will Smith, Third Eye Blind, Savage Garden, Matchbox 20, Ray J, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Chumbawamba, Sister Hazel, Aqua, Erykah Badu, Amber, Wyclef Jean, DJ Kool, Foxy Brown, Jagged Edge, Missy Elliott, Lorrie Morgan, Barenaked Ladies, Our Lady Peace, and Trace Adkins.
1997’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. You Were Meant For Me – Jewel
2. ooh aah… Just A Little Bit – Gina G
3. How Do I Live – LeAnn Rimes
4. The Impression That I Get – Mighty Mighty Bosstones
5. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
6. How Bizarre – OMC (Otara Millionaires Club)
7. Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
8. MM Bop – Hanson
9. Da’ Dip – Freak Nasty
10. Sunny Came Home – Shawn Colvin
1997’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
2. How Bizarre – OMC
3. Coco Jamboo – Mr. President
4. Song 2 – Blur
5. I Like It – The Blackout AllStars
6. Barely Breathing – Duncan Sheik
7. Bitch – Meredith Brooks
8. Lovefool – The Cardigans
9. Dream – Forest For The Trees
10. Naked Eye – Lucious Jackson
AND…
It’s Alright, It’s O.K. – Leah Andreone
1997’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. ESPN Jock Jam – Various (medley)
2. I Like It (Like That) – The Blackout Allstars
3. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
4. U Make Me Wanna – Usher
5. This Is Your Night – Amber
6. Da Funk – Daft Punk
7. Show Me Love – Robyn
8. Free – Ultra Naté
9. Your Woman – White Town
10. Spin Spin Sugar – Sneaker Pimps
1997’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten
1. Mo Money More Problems – Notorious B.I.G. with Puff Daddy and Mase
2. Let Me Clear My Throght – DJ Kool
3. Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G. with Pam Long
4. Feel So Good – Mase with Kelly Price
5. Men In Black – Will Smith
6. I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy, Faith Evans and 112
7. Not Tonight – Lil Kim featuring da Brat, Left Eye, Missy Elliot, and Angie Martinez
8. Look Into My Eyes – BoneThugs-N-Harmony
9. It’s All About The Benjamins – Puff Daddy (& The Family)
10. Smile – Scarface, featuring 2Pac and Johnny P
More of1997’s Hip Hop Music Top Songs
C U When U Get There – Coolio Featuring 40 Thevz
Sock It To Me – Missy ‘Misdemeanor’ Elliott featuring da Brat
I’m Not A Player – Big Punisher
I’ll Be – Foxy Brown with Jay-Z
1997’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. MMMBop – Hanson
2. Wannabe – Spice Girls
3. Men In Black – Will Smith
4. Barbie Girl – Aqua
5. Quit Playin Games (With My Heart) – Backstreet Boys
6. Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
7. Fly – Sugar Ray
8. How Bizarre – OMC
9. Coco Jamboo – Mr. President
10. Space Jam – Quad City DJ’s
1997’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. All Mixed Up – 311
2. Love Rollercoaster – Red Hot Chili Peppers
3. If You Could Only See – Tonic
4. Song 2 – Blur
5. Push – Matchbox 20
6. Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
7. Santaria – Sublime
8. Desperately Wanting – Better Than Ezra
9. The Old Apartment – Barenaked Ladies
10. All For You – Sister Hazel
1997’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Criminal – Fiona Apple
2. Hell – Squirrel Nut Zippers
3. Superman’s Dead – Our Lady Peace
4. The Perfect Drug – Nine Inch Nails
5. The Freshmen – The Verve Pipe
6. Volcano Girls – Veruca Salt
7. The Impression That I Get – Mighty Mighty Bosstones
8. The New Pollution – Beck
9. Sell Out – Reel Big Fish
10. Female Of The Species – Space
1997’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. The Memory Remains- Metallica
2. Everlong – Foo Fighters
3. I’m Afraid Of Americans – David Bowie
4. Lakini’s Juice – Live
5. Precious Declaration – Collective Soul
6. A Long December – Counting Crows
7. Hitchin’ A Ride – Green Day
8. Touch Peel And Stand – Days Of The New
9. Monkey Wrench – Foo Fighters
10. Falling In Love (Is Hard On The Knees) – Aerosmith
1. TV Question. Who played the role of Bill McNeal at WNYX on NewsRadio?
2. Name the first full-length feature film entirely created using CGI.
3. What iconic line does Farmer Hoggett say to Babe at the film’s end?
4. Who is the author of the Goosebumps book series, which inspired the show?
5. On Friends, Joey got a role in what NBC soap opera?
6. What was the catchphrase for Days of Our Lives?
7. Who stars as Johnny, the data courier with a storage implant in his brain, in Johnny Mnemonic?
8. Movie Quote. What is William Wallace’s famous rallying cry during the climactic battlefield scene in Braveheart? BONUS POINT IF YOU SHOUT IT.
9. Which Oscar did Braveheart win that cemented its place in cinematic history?
10. Which actor replaced Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever?
11. Name the comic strip syndicated by Chronicle Features and Universal Press Syndicate, which ran from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995. HINT: The Creator was Gary Larson
12. Who portrayed James Bond in GoldenEye, marking his first appearance as the iconic MI6 agent?
13. Who plays M in GoldenEye, marking the first time a woman portrays the role?
14. What classic literary work is the film Clueless loosely based on?
15. Who was the President in 1995?
16. What iconic catchphrase does Brain say at the beginning of every episode of Pinky and the Brain?
17. Answer this question. Pinky says “Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?”
18. Who said “No soup for you”?
19. What notable city is television’s NewsRadio set in?
20. What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use as their main mode of transportation through the sewers?
21. What is the name of the new operating system Microsoft released in 1995?
22. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, this famous museum is in Cleveland, Ohio. Name that hall.
23. On Seinfeld, what was George’s fiancée’s name?
24. How did Susan Ross die on Seinfeld?
25. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?
26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1995?
27. Who provides the voice for Woody, the cowboy doll in Toy Story?
28. Who is the neighbor kid with a very destructive toy approach in Toy Story?
29. What was the biggest song released in 1995?
30. What city is the primary setting for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
31. What is Chuckie’s last name in Rugrats?
32. What is Angelica’s last name in Rugrats?
33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1995?
34. Which sports star was NOT born in 1995?
35. Who is the mutant who can create explosive playing cards, serving as a member of the X-Men?
36. In 1995, Warner Bros. Television and Tribune Broadcasting began a joint venture. What was the new TV network called?
37. An additional joint venture by United Television and Paramount Television created another new TV network. What was its name?
38. What was the best-selling book (fiction) of 1995?
39. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1995?
40. What team won the Super Bowl in 1995?
41. Who was the Pope in 1995?
42. What color replaced the tan M&M in 1995?
43. Movie question. Name the actress who portrays Kat Harvey, the daughter who befriends Casper.
44. Name the trio of mischievous ghosts tormenting Casper and the Harveys. You get one point for each, which you can name.
45. Which famous race car driver makes a guest appearance on Home Improvement in the episode “Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?”
46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1995?
47. What song, performed by Pocahontas, became an anthem for environmental awareness and cultural understanding?
48. You get one point for each you can name. What two animals are Pocahontas’s mischievous companions, often providing comic relief?
49. Mariah Carey’s solo hit lasted eight weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune.
50. In “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two),” who is revealed as the shooter on The Simpsons?
51. Long-time Star Wars fans say, “Hans shot first.” Who did he shoot?
52. What is the name of Drew’s eccentric, antagonistic co-worker known for her flamboyant style on The Drew Carey Show?
53. What famous comic book creator makes a cameo in Mallrats, offering relationship advice to Brodie?
54. What iconic 1995 song, performed by Coolio and featured in Dangerous Minds, topped the charts and won a Grammy Award?
55. What significant event happens between Cory and Topanga in Season 3 of Boy Meets World?
56. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each you can name.
57. Bruce Willis reprised his role as NYPD officer John McClane in Die Hard with a Vengeance, but who is the bad guy?
58. On Seinfeld, what is Kramer’s first name?
59. RIP. Name the Singer-songwriter who was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the president of her fan club.
60. What business does Forrest Gump start in honor of his friend Bubba?
61. Who was the Vice-President in 1995?
62. Which recurring antagonist appears in multiple seasons, symbolizing chaos and fear on Goosebumps?
63. Who holds the all-time consecutive games played record in Major League Baseball?
64. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 33rd feature film?
65. What new power do the Power Rangers acquire in Season 3?
66. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the premise of “Prehistoric Stimpy”?
67. Which company was the first to introduce gift cards on a large scale in 1995?
68. Who hosted the 67th Academy Awards, with Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump winning six awards out of 13 nominations?
69. Who directed Apollo 13, a film based on NASA’s historic 1970 lunar mission?
70. How many seasons of Full House were produced for ABC?
71. How many episodes are there in total for Full House?
72. Who performed You’ve Got a Friend in Me for Toy Story?
73. Who said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”?
74. Name the 1995 animated film based on the true story of a dog who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska
75. Who was the host long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?
76. Who won the World Series in 1995?
77. Name the character who becomes Xena’s loyal companion in the series’ pilot episode.
78. What iconic weapon does Xena: Warrior Princess wield throughout the series?
79. Voiced by John Ratzenberger, what is the name of the toy pig in Toy Story?
80. What was the starship featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine?
81. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1995?
82. Who were the NBA Champions in 1995?
83. Movie Question. What is the name of the fictional town where Truman lives, which is an enormous set?
84. Who stars as Glenn Holland, the dedicated music teacher whose career and life are the focus of Mr. Holland’s Opus?
85. What major toy company released Beanie Babies in the mid-1990s, sparking a collecting craze in 1995?
86. What 1995 film cost an estimated $175 million to produce, making it the most expensive movie of its time, but only earned $88 million domestically, initially branding it a box office disaster?
87. Who is the mutant that phases through solid objects, introduced in Season 4 of X-Men: The Animated Series?
88. Which character is known for his optic blasts and serves as the X-Men’s field leader?
89. What car does Mike Lowrey (played by Will Smith) famously drive throughout Bad Boys, symbolizing his flashy lifestyle?
90. 1995’s Bad Boys spawned three sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.
91. Name the famous comedian who guest stars as Mark’s cousin in Season 3 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper.
92. What is Joey’s last name on Friends?
93. Who stars as the titular character Judge Dredd, the ultimate enforcer of the law in the 1995 film?
94. Who plays Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie?
Trivia Team Bonus Questions:
1. Which Monkee did NOT appear in The Brady Bunch Movie? Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, or Peter Tork?
2. What type of animal does Babe, a pig, aspire to become, defying traditional farm stereotypes?
3. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).
4. What eerie line appears on the Jumanji game board to warn players of the dangers ahead?
5. What boy band made a guest appearance in the final season of Full House?
6. Finish this Pinky quote: “I am not a mouse, Pinky. I am a lab mouse. The difference is as vast as the difference between a WHAT and a WHAT?”
7. Where does Drew Carey work at the start of TheDrew Carey Show?
8. On Friends, what is Phoebe Buffay’s half-brother’s name?
9. Who is revealed to be Mulder’s biological father on the X-Files?
10. What is the name of the hackers who assist Mulder and Scully? HINT: They had their own short-lived series
Super Bonus Question: It is worth two points if you don’t need the hint. Who directed 12 Monkeys, the dystopian science fiction film about time travel and a deadly virus? HINT: He was a member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus
The Answers:
95 Trivia Answers For 1995 History
1. TV Question. Who played the role of Bill McNeal at WNYX on NewsRadio? Phil Hartman
2. Name the first full-length feature film entirely created using CGI. Toy Story
3. What iconic line does Farmer Hoggett say to Babe at the film’s end? “That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.”
4. Who is the author of the Goosebumps book series, which inspired the show? R.L. Stine
5. On Friends, Joey got a role in what NBC soap opera? Days of Our Lives as Dr. Drake Ramoray
6. What was the catchphrase for Days of Our Lives? “Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives.”
7. Who stars as Johnny, the data courier with a storage implant in his brain, in Johnny Mnemonic? Keanu Reeves
8. Movie Quote. What is William Wallace’s famous rallying cry during the climactic battlefield scene in Braveheart? BONUS POINT IF YOU SHOUT IT “They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!”
9. Which Oscar did Braveheart win that cemented its place in cinematic history? Best Picture at the 68th Academy Awards
10. Which actor replaced Michael Keaton as Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman Forever? Val Kilmer
11. Name the comic strip syndicated by Chronicle Features and Universal Press Syndicate, which ran from December 31, 1979, to January 1, 1995. HINT: The Creator was Gary Larson The Far Side
12. Who portrayed James Bond in GoldenEye, marking his first appearance as the iconic MI6 agent? Pierce Brosnan
13. Who plays M in GoldenEye, marking the first time a woman portrays the role? Judi Dench
14. What classic literary work is the film Clueless loosely based on? Emma by Jane Austen
15. Who was the President in 1995? Bill Clinton (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)
16. What iconic catchphrase does Brain say at the beginning of every episode of Pinky and the Brain? “Are you pondering what I’m pondering?”
17. Answer this question. Pinky says “Gee, Brain, what do you want to do tonight?” “The same thing we do every night, Pinky—try to take over the world!”
18. Who said “No soup for you”? The Soup Nazi on Seinfeld.
19. What notable city is television’s NewsRadio set in? New York City
20. What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles use as their main mode of transportation through the sewers? Skateboards
21. What is the name of the new operating system Microsoft released in 1995? Windows 95.
22. Designed by architect I.M. Pei, this famous museum is in Cleveland, Ohio. Name that hall. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
23. On Seinfeld, what was George’s fiancée’s name? Susan Ross
24. How did Susan Ross die on Seinfeld? She died from licking toxic wedding invitation envelopes.
25. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s? “Must See TV”
26. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1995? New Jersey Devils
27. Who provides the voice for Woody, the cowboy doll in Toy Story? Tom Hanks
28. Who is the neighbor kid with a very destructive toy approach in Toy Story? Sid
29. What was the biggest song released in 1995? One Sweet Day by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
30. What city is the primary setting for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? New York City
31. What is Chuckie’s last name in Rugrats? Chuckie Finster
32. What is Angelica’s last name in Rugrats? Pickles
33. Which celebrity was NOT born in 1995? Anya Taylor-Joy, Natalia Dyer, Gigi Hadid, or Post Malone? Anya Taylor-Joy (born April 16, 1996)
34. Which sports star was NOT born in 1995? Ryan Murphy, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, or Simone Manuel? Simone Manuel (born August 2, 1996)
35. Who is the mutant who can create explosive playing cards, serving as a member of the X-Men? Gambit, also known as Remy LeBeau
36. In 1995, Warner Bros. Television and Tribune Broadcasting began a joint venture. What was the new TV network called? The WB
37. An additional joint venture by United Television and Paramount Television created another new TV network. What was its name? UPN
38. What was the best-selling book (fiction) of 1995? The Rainmaker by John Grisham
39. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1995? Pig
40. What team won the Super Bowl in 1995? San Francisco 49ers
41. Who was the Pope in 1995? John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)
42. What color replaced the tan M&M in 1995? Blue
43. Movie question. Name the actress who portrays Kat Harvey, the daughter who befriends Casper. Christina Ricci
44. Name the trio of mischievous ghosts tormenting Casper and the Harveys. You get one point for each, which you can name. The Ghostly Trio: Stretch, Stinkie, and Fatso
45. Which famous race car driver makes a guest appearance on Home Improvement in the episode “Brother, Can You Spare a Hot Rod?” Mario Andretti
46. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1995? Brad Pitt
47. What song, performed by Pocahontas, became an anthem for environmental awareness and cultural understanding? Colors of the Wind
48. You get one point for each you can name. What two animals are Pocahontas’s mischievous companions, often providing comic relief? Meeko the raccoon and Flit, the hummingbird
49. Mariah Carey’s solo hit lasted eight weeks at the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Name that tune. Fantasy
50. In “Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part Two),” who is revealed as the shooter on The Simpsons? Maggie Simpson
51. Long-time Star Wars fans say, “Hans shot first.” Who did he shoot? Greedo
52. What is the name of Drew’s eccentric, antagonistic co-worker known for her flamboyant style on The Drew Carey Show? Mimi (Bobeck)
53. What famous comic book creator makes a cameo in Mallrats, offering relationship advice to Brodie? Stan Lee
54. What iconic 1995 song, performed by Coolio and featured in Dangerous Minds, topped the charts and won a Grammy Award? Gangsta’s Paradise
55. What significant event happens between Cory and Topanga in Season 3 of Boy Meets World? They begin dating
56. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each you can name. Die Hard 2 (1990), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
57. Bruce Willis reprised his role as NYPD officer John McClane in Die Hard with a Vengeance, but who is the bad guy? Simon Gruber, played by Jeremy Irons, also the brother of Hans Gruber, the villain from the original Die Hard (1988)
58. On Seinfeld, what is Kramer’s first name? Cosmo
59. RIP. Name the Singer-songwriter who was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by the president of her fan club. Selena (Quintanilla-Pérez)
60. What business does Forrest Gump start in honor of his friend Bubba? Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
61. Who was the Vice-President in 1995? Al Gore (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)
62. Which recurring antagonist appears in multiple seasons, symbolizing chaos and fear on Goosebumps? Slappy the Dummy.
63. Who holds the all-time consecutive games played record in Major League Baseball? Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig’s record with his 2,131st consecutive game in 1995. He eventually played 2,632 consecutive games for the Baltimore Orioles from May 30, 1982, to September 19, 1998.
64. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 33rd feature film? Pocahontas
65. What new power do the Power Rangers acquire in Season 3? Ninja powers
66. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the premise of “Prehistoric Stimpy”? Ren and Stimpy as prehistoric creatures discovering fire
67. Which company was the first to introduce gift cards on a large scale in 1995? Blockbuster Video (partnered with Neiman Marcus initially)
68. Who hosted the 67th Academy Awards, with Robert Zemeckis’ Forrest Gump winning six awards out of 13 nominations? David Letterman
69. Who directed Apollo 13, a film based on NASA’s historic 1970 lunar mission? Ron Howard.
70. How many seasons of Full House were produced for ABC? Eight seasons (1987-1995)
71. How many episodes are there in total for Full House? 192 episodes.
72. Who performed You’ve Got a Friend in Me for Toy Story? Randy Newman
73. Who said, “If it doesn’t fit, you must acquit”? OJ Simson’s lawyer, Johnnie Cochran
74. Name the 1995 animated film based on the true story of a dog who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska Balto
75. Who was the host long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries? Robert Stack
76. Who won the World Series in 1995? Atlanta Braves
77. Name the character who becomes Xena’s loyal companion in the series’ pilot episode. Gabrielle, a farm girl from Potidaea
78. What iconic weapon does Xena: Warrior Princess wield throughout the series? The chakram.
79. Voiced by John Ratzenberger, what is the name of the toy pig in Toy Story? Hamm
80. What was the starship featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine? USS Defiant
81. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1995? Courteney Cox
82. Who were the NBA Champions in 1995? Houston Rockets
83. Movie Question. What is the name of the fictional town where Truman lives, which is an enormous set? Seahaven Island
84. Who stars as Glenn Holland, the dedicated music teacher whose career and life are the focus of Mr. Holland’s Opus? Richard Dreyfuss
85. What major toy company released Beanie Babies in the mid-1990s, sparking a collecting craze in 1995? Ty Inc
86. What 1995 film cost an estimated $175 million to produce, making it the most expensive movie of its time, but only earned $88 million domestically, initially branding it a box office disaster? Waterworld
87. Who is the mutant that phases through solid objects, introduced in Season 4 of X-Men: The Animated Series? Shadowcat, also known as Kitty Pryde
88. Which character is known for his optic blasts and serves as the X-Men’s field leader? Cyclops, also known as Scott Summers
89. What car does Mike Lowrey (played by Will Smith) famously drive throughout Bad Boys, symbolizing his flashy lifestyle? A Porsche 911 Turbo
90. 1995’s Bad Boys spawned three sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name. Bad Boys II (2003), Bad Boys for Life (2020), and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024)
91. Name the famous comedian who guest stars as Mark’s cousin in Season 3 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper. Chris Rock
92. What is Joey’s last name on Friends? Joey Tribbiani
93. Who stars as the titular character Judge Dredd, the ultimate enforcer of the law in the 1995 film? Sylvester Stallone
94. Who plays Carol Brady in The Brady Bunch Movie? Shelley Long
Trivia Team Bonus Answers:
1. Which Monkee did NOT appear in The Brady Bunch Movie? Davy Jones, Mike Nesmith, Micky Dolenz, or Peter Tork? Mike Nesmith
2. What type of animal does Babe, a pig, aspire to become, defying traditional farm stereotypes? A sheepdog (or, more accurately, a sheep-pig)
3. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux). Liquid Television
4. What eerie line appears on the Jumanji game board to warn players of the dangers ahead? “Jumanji: A game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind.”
5. What boy band made a guest appearance in the final season of Full House? The Beach Boys.
6. Finish this Pinky quote: “I am not a mouse, Pinky. I am a lab mouse. The difference is as vast as the difference between a WHAT and a WHAT?” “hurricane and a hiccup”
7. Where does Drew Carey work at the start of TheDrew Carey Show? He is the Assistant Director of Personnel at Winfred-Louder’s department store.
8. On Friends, what is Phoebe Buffay’s half-brother’s name? Frank Buffay, Jr.
9. Who is revealed to be Mulder’s biological father on the X-Files? The Cigarette Smoking Man
10. What is the name of the hackers who assist Mulder and Scully? HINT: They had their own short-lived series The Lone Gunmen
Super Bonus Answer: It is worth two points if you don’t need the hint. Who directed 12 Monkeys, the dystopian science fiction film about time travel and a deadly virus? HINT: He was a member of Monty Python’s Flying Circus Terry Gilliam
Paula Cole (1997 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1998)
Sunny Came Home – Shawn Colvin (Grammy for Record of the Year)
Bob Dylan (Grammy for Album of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Natalie Imbruglia, Smash Mouth, Ben Folds Five, Fastball, Eve 6, Creed, Lee Ann Womack, Blink-182, and Kenny Chesney.
1998’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Torn – Natalie Imbruglia
2. Doo Wop (That Thing) – Lauryn Hill
3. Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
4. Zoot Suit Riot – Cherry Poppin Daddies
5. Crush – Jennifer Paige
6. Walkin’ On The Sun – Smash Mouth
7. This Is How We Party – S.O.A.P.
8. All of My Life – K-Ci and Jojo
9. Rockafeller Skank – Fatboy Slim
10. I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
1998’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Bitter Sweet Symphony – The Verve
2. Never Ever – All Saints
3. Inside Out – Eve 6
4. Sex and Candy – Marcy Playground
5. This Is How We Party – S.O.A.P.
6. Closing Time – Semisonic
7. Daydreamin’ – Tatyana Ali
8. Celebrity Skin – Hole
9. Hey Now Now – Swirl 360
10. Flagpole Sitta – Harvey Danger
Also:
32 Flavors – Alana Davis
Brick – Ben Folds Five
1998’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Too Close – Next
2. Getting Jiggy Wit It – Will Smith
3. Suavemente – Elvis Crispo
4. Jump Jive An’ Wail – Brian Setzer Orchestra
5. Luv Me Luv Me – Shaggy Featuring Janet Jackson
6. Zoot Suit Riot – Cherry Poppin Daddies
7. This Is How We Party – S.O.A.P.
8. Cup Of Life – Ricky Martin
9. Ray of Light – Madonna
10. One More Night – Amber
1998’s Hip Hop/Rap Music Top Ten
1. Getting Jiggy Wit It – Will Smith
2. Ghetto Superstar – Pras
3. Intergalactic – Beastie Boys
4. Been Around The World – Puff Daddy and the Family
5. Can I Get A… – Jay-Z
6. Dangerous – Busta Rhymes
7. Hard Knock Life – Jay-Z
8. Do For Love – 2Pac
9. The Party Continues – Jermaine Dupri featuring Da Brat & Usher
10. Come With Me – Puff Daddy with Jimmy Page
1998’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. Everybody (Backstreets Back) – Backstreet Boys
2. I Want You Back – NSYNC
3. Getting Jiggy Wir It – Will Smith
4. Ghetto Superstar (That Is What You Are) – Pras with Mya and ODB
5. The Way – Fastball
6. One Week – Barenaked Ladies
7. Torn – Natalie Imbruglia
8. Zoot Suit Riot – Cherry Poppin Daddies
9. When The Lights Go Out – Five
10. Lollipop (Candyman) – Aqua
1998’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Inside Out – Eve 6
2. Sex And Candy – Marcy Playground
3. Father Of Mine – Everclear
4. The Way – Fastball
5. Can’t Get Enough Of You Baby – Smash Mouth
6. Dammit (Growing Up) – Blink 182
7. Walkin’ On The Sun – Smash Mouth
8. One Week – Barenaked Ladies
9. Iris – Goo Goo Dolls
10. Closing Time – Semisonic
1998’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Bittersweet Symphony – The Verve
2. Brick – Ben Folds Five
3. Jump Jive An’ Wail – Brian Setzer Orchestra
4. Flagpole Sitta – Harvey Danger
5. Spark – Tori Amos
6. Clumsy – Our Lady Peace
7. Karma Police- Radiohead
8. I Think I’m Paranoid – Garbage
9. The Rockafeller Skank – Fatboy Slim
10. Smack My B*tch Up – Prodigy
1998’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. My Own Prison – Creed
2. Heroes – The Wallflowers
3. Pink – Aerosmith
4. I Will Buy You A New Life – Everclear
5. Shimmer – Fuel
6. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
7. Celebrity Skin – Hole
8. The Unforgiven II – Metallica
9. My Hero – Foo Fighters
10. Blue On Black – Kenny Wayne Shepherd
PCM’s 1998 Top 10 Hit List
1. I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
2. Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
Milli Vanilli (1989 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1990, taken back a few days later – officially there was no Best New Artist in 1989) Bonnie Raitt (Grammy for Album of the Year) Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Lenny Kravitz, Black Crowes, Del Amitri, Deee-Lite, Miche’le, Linear, Concrete Blonde, Digital Underground, Sinead O’Conner, Vanilla Ice, Wilson Phillips, En Vogue, Bell Biv DeVoe, Calloway, M.C. Hammer, Faith No More and The Adventures of Stevie V
1990’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Black Velvet – Alannah Myles
2. Hold On – Wilson Phillips
3. Hold On – En Vogue
4. Don’t Wanna Fall In Love – Jane Child
5. Escapade – Janet Jackson
6. Pure – Lightning Seeds
7. Think – Information Society
8. I’ll Be Your Shelter – Taylor Dayne
9. Deadbeat Club – B-52s
10. Lambada – Kaoma
1990’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. I Wanna Be Rich – Calloway
2. Just A Friend – Biz Markie
3. Epic – Faith No More
4. Hippychick – Soho
5. Dirty Cash (Money Talks) – The Adventures of Stevie B
6. King of Wishful Thinking – Go West
7. Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Conner
8. Joey – Concrete Blonde
9. Lambada – Kaoma
10. Doin’ The Do – Betty Boo
1990’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Pump Up The Jam – Technotronic
2. Everybody Everybody – Black Box
3. Groove Is In The Heart – Dee-Lite
4. Get Up! (Before The Night Is Over) – Technotronic
Mariah Carey (1990 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1991)
Quincy Jones & Various Artists (Grammy for Album of the Year)
Another Day In Paradise – Phil Collins (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Brand New Heavies, Jasmine Guy, Too $hort, Shabba Ranks, Jodeci, The Rembrandts, Heavy D and The Boyz, Michael W Smith, Chris Isaak, Celine Dion, Boyz II Men, Color Me Badd, C & C Music Factory, EMF and Jesus Jones
1991’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
2. Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
3. Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
4. Enter Sandman – Metallica
5. Every Heartbeat – Amy Grant
6. I Adore Mi Amor – Color Me Badd
7. The Motown Song – Rod Stewart with the Temptations
8. The Star-Spangled Banner – Whitney Houston
9. Shoop Shoop Song (It’s In His Kiss) – Cher
10. You’re In Love – Wilson Phillips
1991’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Walking In Memphis – Marc Cohn
2. Unbelievable – EMF
3. Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
4. Wind of Change – Scorpions
5. Silent Lucidity – Queensryche
6. Try A Little Tenderness – The Commitments
7. I Touch Myself – Divinyls
8. Temptation – Corina
9. Rush – Big Audio Dynamite II
10. How To Dance – Bingoboys featuring Princessa
1991’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C & C Music Factory
2. Good Vibrations – Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch
3. I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) – Hi-Five
4. Jusiify My Love – Madonna
5. Sandstorm – Darude
6. Motown Philly – Boyz II Men
7. Set Adrift On Memory Bliss – PM Dawn
8. Get Off – Prince
9. How To Dance – Bingoboys with Princessa
10. Let The Beat Hit ‘Em – Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
1991’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten
1. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
2. OPP – Naughty By Nature
3. Deeper Shade of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
4. Now That We Found Love – Heavy D and the Boyz
5. Let’s Talk About Sex – Salt N Pepa
6. Around The Way Girl – LL Cool J
7. Mama Said Knock You Out – LL Cool J
8. The Ghetto – Too $hort
9. 3 A.M. Eternal (Ancients Of Mu Mu/La) – The KLF
10. You Can’t Play With My Yo-Yo – Yo-Yo featuring Ice Cube
1991’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) – C & C Music Factory
2. Black Or White – Michael Jackson
3. Unbelievable – EMF
4. Good Vibrations – Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch
5. Bouncing Off The Ceiling = A*Teens
6. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince
7. Rico Suave – Gerardo
8. Don’t Mess With The Radio – Nivea
9. Baby Baby – Amy Grant
10. I’ve Been Thinking About You – Londonbeat
1991’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Black Or White – Michael Jackson
2. Walking In Memphis – Marc Cohn
3. More Than Words – Extreme
4. It Ain’t Over “Til It’s Over – Lenny Kravitz
5. Something To Talk About – Bonnie Raitt
6. Wind of Change – Scorpions
7. High Enough – Damn Yankees
8. Try A Little Tenderness – The Commitments
9. Wicked Game – Chris Isaak
10. She Talks To Angels – The Black Crowes
1991’s Alternative Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. I’ve Been Thinking About You – Londonbeat
2. Right Here Right Now – Jesus Jones
3. Losing My Religion – R.E.M.
4. I Touch Myself – Divinyls
5. Rush – Big Audio Dynamite II
6. Kiss Them For ME – Siouxie and the Banshees
7. Sadeness Pt. 1 – Enigma
8. Shiny Happy People – R.E.M.
9. Where The Streets Have No Name (Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You) – Pet Shop Boys
10. Superman Song – Crash Test Dummies
1991’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Love Of A Lifetime – Firehouse
2. Silent Lucidity – Queensryche
3. Don’t Cry – Guns N’ Roses
4. Miles Away – Winger
5. Enter Sandman – Metallica
6. Learning To Fly – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
7. You Could Be Mine – Guns N’ Roses
8. Easy Come Easy Go – Winger
9. Primal Scream – Motley Crue
10. Into The Great Wide Open – Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
PCM’s 1991 Top 10 Hit List
1. Unforgettable – Nat and Natalie Cole
2. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince
3. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
Arrested Development (1992 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1993) Eric Clapton (Grammy for Album of the Year) Tears In Heaven – Eric Clapton (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Ace of Base, Soul Asylum, Gin Blossoms, 2Pac, Inner Circle, Radiohead, RuPaul, Alan Jackson, Stone Temple, Pilots, George STraite, Fat Joe, SWV, Toby Keith
Some music highlights from 1993 include:
Nirvana released their second studio album, In Utero, which became one of their most successful releases.
Pearl Jam released their second studio album, Vs., which featured the hit singles Go and Daughter.
The Smashing Pumpkins released their second studio album, Siamese Dream, offering the hit singles Cherub Rock and Today.
R.E.M. released their eighth album, Automatic for the People, with the hit singles Man on the Moon and Everybody Hurts.
Radiohead released their debut album, Pablo Honey,” which spawned the hit single Creep.
The Beastie Boys released their third album, Check Your Head, featuring the hit single So What’cha Want.
Metallica released their fifth studio album, The Black Album, which became one of their most successful releases, featuring the hit single Enter Sandman.
1993’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
2. What Is Love – Haddaway
3. If I Had No Loot – Tony Toni Tone
4. What’s Up – 4 Non-Blondes
5. Mr. Wendal – Arrested Development
6. Murder She Wrote – Chaka Demus & Pliers
7. Connected – Stereo MC’s
8. Man On The Moon – R.E.M.
9. Dazzey Duks – Duice
10. Knockin’ Da Boots – H-Town
1993’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Insane In The Brain – Cypress Hill
2. More And More – Captain Hollywood Project
3. Love U More – Sunscreem
4. Give It Up – The Goodmen
5. No Rain – Blind Melon
6. Passionate Kisses – Mary Chapin Carpenter
7. When I Fall In Love – Clive Griffin and Celine Dion
Toni Braxton (1993 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1994) Whitney Houston (Grammy for Album of the Year)
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Lisa Loeb, Real McCoy, Coolio, Aaliyah, Counting Crows, Brandy, Snoop Dogg, Collective Soul, Joshua Kadison, Queen Latifah, Pearl Jam, Beck, Cowboy Junkies, Garth Brooks, Green Day, The Offspring, Method Man, Fugees, Weezer, Alice In Chains, Usher, Tori Amos, James, Cracker, Trisha Yearwood, Sarah McLachlan, Dwight Yoakam, Nas and Jamie Foxx
1994’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
2. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
3. Action – Terror Fabulous
4. What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? – R.E.M.
5. The Sign – Ace of Base
6. DJ Miko – What’s Up
7. Return To Innocence – Enigma
8. Moving On Up – M People
9. Mmm Mmm Mmm – Crash Test Dummies
10. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
1994’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Mr. Vain – Culture Beat
2. You Gotta Be – Des’ree
3. Low – Cracker
4. Loser – Beck
5. (I Could Only) Whisper Your Name – Harry Connick, Jr
6. Laid – James
7. Far Behind – Candlebox
8. Cantaloop – Us3
9. Sometimes Always – The Jesus and Mary Chain
10. Sweet Jane – The Cowboy Junkies
11. Mother – Danzig
1994’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Another Night – Real McCoy
2. I Like To Move It – Reel 2 Real
3. Mr. Vain – Culture Beat
4. Booti Call – BLACKstreet
5. 100% Pure Love – Crystal Waters
6. Action – Terror Fabulous
7. Whatta Man – Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue
8. Turn The Beat Around – Gloria Estefan
9. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
10. Cantaloop – US3
1994’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten
1. What’s My Name – Snoop Dogg
2. Sabotage – Beastie Boys
3. Regulate – Warren G & Nate Dogg
4. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
5. Gin & Juice – Snoop Dogg
6. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
7. Funkdafied – Da Brat
8. Keep Ya Head Up – 2Pac
9. U.N.I.T.Y. – Queen Latifah
10. Nappy Heads – Fugees
1994’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. The Sign – Ace Of Base
2. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
3. I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men
4. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
5. Another Night – Real McCoy
6. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
7. Whatta Man – Salt-N-Peppa w/En Vogue
8. Wild Night – John Mellencamp w/ Me’Shell Ndegeocello
9. Don’t Turn Around – Ace Of Base
10. 100% Pure Love – Crystal Waters
1994’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Low – Cracker
2. Undone-The Sweater Song – Weezer
3. Welcome To Paradise – Green Day
4. All Apologies – Nirvana
5. Self Esteem – The Offspring
6. Found Out About You – Gin Blossoms
7. Selling The Drama – Live
8. Dreams – The Cranberries
9. Today – Smashing Pumpkins
10. Come Out And Play – The Offspring
1994’s Chick Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Stay (I Missed You) – Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories
2. Come To My Window- Melissa Etheridge
3. Zombie- The Cranberries
4. I’ll Stand By You – Pretenders
5. Leaving Las Vegas – Sheryl Crow
6. Linger – The Cranberries
7. Possession – Sarah McLachlan
8. Cannonball – The Breeders
9. Fade Into You – Mazzy Star
10. Because The Night – 10,000 Maniacs
1994’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Longview – Green Day
2. Laid – James
3. Shine – Collective Soul
4. Closer – Nine Inch Nails
5. Loser – Beck
6. Interstate Love Song – Stone Temple Pilots
7. What’s The Frequency Kenneth – R.E.M.
8. Allison Road – Gin Blossoms
9. Basketcase – Green Day
10. Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon – Urge Overkill
1994’s Album Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Mother – Danzig
2. Far Behind – Candlebox
3. Backwater – Meat Puppets
4. Black Hole Sun – Soundgarden
5. Big Empty – Stone Temple Pilots
6. Amazing – Aerosmith
7. Creep – Stone Temple Pilots
8. Mr. Jones- Counting Crows
9. You – Candlebox
10. Vasoline – Stone Temple Pilots
PCM’s 1994 Top 10 Hit List
1. All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow
2. I’ll Make Love To You – Boyz II Men
3. Turn The Beat Around – Gloria Estefan
4. I Like To Move It – Reel 2 Real
5. I Swear – All 4 One (Or John Michael Montgomery)
Sheryl Crow (1994 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented in 1995)
All I Wanna Do – Sheryl Crow (Grammy for Record of the Year)
Tony Bennett (Grammy for Album of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Montell Jordan, Des’ree, Faith Evans, Silverchair, Dave Matthews Band, Blues Traveler, Hootie and the Bluefish, Alanis Morissette, Corona, Presidents of the United States of America, Foo Fighters, Ol Dirty B*stard, Hole, Mobb Deep, Backstreet Boys, and Reba McEntire
1995’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. I’ll Be There For You (Theme From Friends) – The Rembrandts
2. Let Her Cry – Hootie and the Blowfish
3. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Nicki French
4. Lump – Presidents of the United States of America
5. Run-Around – Blues Traveler
6. The Bomb! (These Sounds Fal Into My Mind) – The Bucketheads
7. New Age Girl – Deadeye Dick
8. Short Short Man – 20 Fingers
9. Take Your Time (Do It Right) – Max-A-Million
10. Shy Guy – Diana King
1995’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
2. Total Eclipse of the Heart – Nicki Fench
3. Mortal Kombat – The Immortals
4. I Kissed A Girl – Jill Sobule
5. Hallelujah – Jeff Buckley
6. The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) – The Bucketheads
7. If I Were A Rich Girl – Louchie Lou & Michie One
8. If You Love Me – Brownstone
9. She Don’t Use Jelly – The Flaming Lips
10. Lick It – Roula
1995’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Cotton Eye Joe – Rednex
2. Get Ready For This – 2 Unlimited
3. Boom Boom Boom – Outhere Brothers
4. Fat Boy – Max-A-Million
5. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
6. Boombastic – Shaggy
7. Come and Get Your Love – Real McCoy
8. Baby Baby – Corona
9. Girlstown – Super Cat
10. Sexual Healing – Max-A-Million
1995’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten
1. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
2. Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
3. Hey Lover – LL Cool J with Boyz II Men
4. Dear Mama – 2Pac
5. Keep Their Heads Ringing – Dr. Dre
6. Big Poppa – Notorious B.I.G.
7. I’ll Be There For You/You’re All I Need To Get By – Method Man and Mary J Blige
8. One More Chance/ Stay With Me – Notorious B.I.G. and Faith Evans
9. How High – Redman and Method Man
10. Shook Ones Part II – Mobb Deep
1995’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. Fantasy – Mariah Carey
2. I’ll Be There For You – The Rembrandts
3. Waterfalls – TLC
4. You Gotta Be – Des’ree
5. This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
6. Exhale (Shoop Shoop) – Whitney Houston
7. I Can Love You Like That – All 4 One
8. Run Away – Real McCoy
9. Boom Boom Boom – The Outhere Brothers
10. I Wish – Skee-lo
1995’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. When I Come Around – Green Day
2. Run-Around – Blues Traveler
3. Tomorrow – Silverchair
4. Hold My Hand – Hootie And The Blowfish
5. Buddy Holly – Weezer
6. Connection – Elastica
7. I’ll Be There For You ( Theme From Friends) – The Rembrandts
8. Molly (Sixteen Candles) – Sponge
9. What Would You Say – Dave Matthews Band
10. Good – Better Than Ezra
1995’s Adult Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Only Wanna Be With You – Hootie And The Blowfish
2. I’m The Only One – Melissa Etheridge
3. Strong Enough – Sheryl Crow
4. The Man Who Sold The World – Nirvana
5. I Believe – Blessid Union Of Souls
6. Like The Way I Do – Melissa Etheridge
7. Let Her Cry – Hootie And The Blowfish
8. Roll To Me – Del Amitri
9. Carnival – Natalie Merchant
10. You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette
1995’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Plowed – Sponge
2. Seether – Veruca Salt
3. Hurt – Nine Inch Nails
4. Here & Now – Letter To Cleo
5. Queer – Garbage
6. Doll Parts – Hole
7. Possum Kingdom – Toadies
8. Hey Man Nice Shot – Filter
9. Lump – Presidents Of The United States Of America
Hootie and the Blowfish (1995 Best New Artist Grammy Winner, presented
on 1996)Alanis Morissette (Grammy for Album of the Year)Kiss From
A Rose – Seal (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Donna Lewis, Ginuwine, Los Del Rio, Everclear, Busta Rhymes, 112, Dru Hill, Sublime, No Doubt, Jay-Z, K-Ci and JoJo, The Verve Pipe, Rage Against the machine, Republica, Faith Hill, and Ricky Martin.
1996’s Retro Top 10 Hits
1. Macarena – Los Del Rio
2. Don’t Speak – No Doubt
3. Missing – Everything But The Girl
4. I Believe I Can Fly – R Kelly
5. Wonderwall – Oasis
6. I Love You Always Forever – Donna Lewis
7. Who Will Save Your Soul – Jewel
8. Ready To Go – Republica
9. Grease Megamix – John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
10. Champagne Supernova – Oasis
1996’s ‘One Hit Wonders’
1. Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Big Blue Something
2. Closer To Free – BoDeans
3. Counting Blue Cars – Dishwalla
4. One of Us – Joan Osborne
5. Flood – Jars of Clay
6. Whoever You Are – Geggy Tah
7. Ooh Aah Just A Little Bit – Gina G
8. Pepper – Butthole Surfers
9. Insensitive – Jann Arden
10. Mouth – Merril Bainbridge
1996’s Dance Top 10 Hit List
1. Macarena – Los Del Rio
2. Be My Lover – La Bouche
3. Set U Free – Planet Soul
4. Maria – Ricky Martin
5. Tonight is the Night – Le Click
6. C’Mon ‘N’ Ride It (The Train) – Quad City DJ’s
7. Stayin’ Alive – N-Trance
8. Sweet Dreams – La Bouche
9. That Girl – Maxi Priest Featuring Shaggy
10. You’re The One – SWV
1996’s Hip Hop Music Top Ten
1. California Love – 2Pac with Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman
2. Killing Me Softly – Fugees
3. How Do U Want It – 2Pac featuring KC and Jojo
4. Loungin – LL Cool J
5. Tha Crossroads – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
6. 1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New) – Coolio
7. Doin’ It – LL Cool J with LeShaun Williams
8. I Like – Montell Jordan and Slick Rick
9. Who Hah! Got You All In Check/Everything Remains Raw – Busta Rhymes
10. Pony – Ginuwine
More 1996 Hip Hop
11. Cold Rock A Party – MC Lyte
12. No Diggity – BLACKStreet
1996’s Bubblegum Pop Music Top Ten
1. Macarena – Los Del Rio
2. I Love You Always Forever – Donna Lewis
3. No Diggity – Blackstreet
4. C’Mon N’ Ride It (The Train) – Quad City DJ’s
5. I Believe I Can Fly – R. Kelly
6. Just A Girl – No Doubt
7. Sittin’ Up In My Room – Brandy
8. Maria – Ricky Martin
9. Pony- Ginuwine
10. Counting Blue Cars – Dishwalla
1996’s Pop Rock Top 10 Hit List
1. Don’t Speak – No Doubt
2. Head Over Feet – Alanis Morissette
3. Name – Goo Goo Dolls
4. Breakfast At Tiffany’s – Deep Blue Something
5. Just A Girl – No Doubt
6. Follow You Down – Gin Blossoms
7. Who Will Save Your Soul – Jewel
8. Til I Hear It From You – Gin Blossoms
9. Everything Falls Apart – Dog’s Eye View
10. I Go Blind – Hootie And The Blowfish
1996’s Alternative Top 10 Hit List
1. Wonderwall – Oasis
2. Standing Outside A Broken Phone Booth With Money In My Hand
– Primitive Radio Gods
3. 1979 – Smashing Pumpkins
4. Counting Blue Cars – Dishwalla
5. Closer To Free – BoDeans
6. The Distance – Cake
7. Natural One – Folk Implosion
8. Hook – Blues Traveler
9. Pepper – Butthole Surfers
10. Peaches – Presidents Of The United States Of America
Lauryn Hill (1998 Best New Artist Grammy Winner & Grammy for Album of the Year, presented in 1999)
My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion (Grammy for Record of the Year)
New Artists in the Pop Charts Included: Jennifer Lopez, Christina, Aguilera, Enrique Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Lou Bega, Britney Spears, Sixpence None The Richer, Vengaboys, Vitamin C, Everlast, B+Witched, Trick Daddy, Aaron Tippin, Eminem, Ja Rule, Chely, Wright, Sara Evans, Montgomery Gentry, Patty Loveless, Juvenile, Kid Rock, Robbie Williams, Limp Bizkit and Brad Paisley
Novelty songs are different from most popular songs in that they usually have an invisible expiration date like 1999 or Pac-Man Fever with the exception of Christmas Songs and to a lesser extent, Halloween Songs. Pac-Man Fever really mattered in the early 1980s, but it has long since lost its purpose. Sometimes you can’t tell the difference between a novelty song and an odd pop song written on purpose. Songs like 1999 by Prince, Angie Baby by Helen Reddy, 1985 by Bowling For Soup and Who Let The Dogs Out by the Baha Men come to mind.
Songs like Lindbergh (The Eagle of the U.S.A.) and Lucky Lindy (both 1927) celebrated Charles Lindbergh’s historic non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Even Lorne Green (TV’s Bonanza’s Ben Cartwright) tried to financially horn in on the Beatles’ coming, with his tribute to Ringo, in 1964. Of course, not all novelty tunes were about the world around them. Some were very experimental. Richard “Dickie” Goodman took short riffs (now called ‘samples’) from then-current pop songs to answer by his intrepid, fast-talking reporter/announcer. His Mr. Jaws was a hit in 1975 and The Flying Saucer soared in 1956. Some novelty tunes are new interpretations of the classics, like Richard Cheese’s Baby Got Back, and Jessica’s Simpson’s remake of These Boots Are Made For Walking.
Youtube videos changed the game, and the most successful are targeted towards a younger audience.
Top Novelty Songs Given To Us By Youtube
1. Baby Shark – Pinkfong
2. Crazy Frog – Axel F
3. Gummy Bear
4. Gangnam Style – Psy
5. The Duck Song – Song by Bryant Oden and video by Forrest Whaley
6. It’s Raining Tacos – Parry Gripp
7. Hamster Dance – Hampton the Hamster
8. The Fox (What Does The Fox Say?) – Ylvis
9. Everything is Awesome – Tegan and Sara
10. Chocolate Rain
2000s Comedy & Novelty Songs
1. White and Nerdy – Weird Al Yankovic
2. She-Bang – William Hung
3. The Hardest Part of Breaking Up (Is Getting Back Your Stuff) – 2ge+her
4. Aaron’s Party – Aaron Carter
5. Because I Got High – Afroman
6. Tribute – Tenacious D
7. My Humps – Black-Eyed Peas
8. Chicken Noodle Soup – Young B and Webstar
9. Baby Got Back – Richard Cheese
10. Osama – Yo’ Mama – Ray Stevens
90s Comedy/ Novelty Songs
1. Amish Paradise – Weird Al Yankovic
2. The Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
3. The Thanksgiving Song – Adam Sandler
4. Smells Like Nirvana – Weird Al Yankovic
5. This Is Ponderous – 2nu
6. Deep, Deep Trouble – The Simpsons
7. Meet The Flintstones – The B.C. 52’s
8. Three Little Pigs – Green Jelly
9. Redneck Games – Jeff Foxworthy & Alan Jackson
10. Turtle Power – Partners In Kryme
80s Comedy/ Novelty Songs
Noone in the world of novelty has had the enormous success of Weird Al Yankovic. He has mocked many of the stars of the 1980s through today, including Michael Jackson, Nirvana, Eminem, Limp Biskit, Chamillionaire and others. His first breakout near-hit was Another One Rides the Bus, recorded in a bathroom for “just the right echo effect”.
1. Fat – Weird Al Yankovic
2. Curly Shuffle – The Jump In The Saddle Band
3. Shaddap You Face – Joe Dolce
4. Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life – Monty Python (Eric Idol)* * From 1979’s Life of Brian
5. Because I’m a Blonde – Julie Brown
6. Take Off – Bob & Doug McKenzie with Eddie Lee
7. Eat It – Weird Al Yankovic
8. You Look Marvelous – Billy Crystal
9.Meet The Flintstones – Bruce Springstone
10. Make My Day – T.G. Sheppard with Clint Eastwood
70s Comedy/ Novelty Songs
The Streak had its day in 1974, but by April of that year, the shortcomings of this fad, running naked through public events, were evident, as noted by film star David Niven. Practically everybody bought a C.B. radio when they heard Convoy in 1976. Of course, some Novelty tunes are timeless like Junk Food Junkie by Larry Groce and Take This Job and Shove It by Johnny Paycheck.
1. Disco Duck – Rick Dees
2. King Tut – Steve Martin
3. My Balogna – Weird Al Yankovic
4. Mr. Jaws – Dickie Goodman
5. Earache My Eye – Cheech and Chong
6. Shaving Cream – Benny Bell
7. The Topical Song – The Barron Knights
8. Junk Food Junkie – Larry Groce
9. Do You Think I’m Disco – Steve Dahl
10. Dead Skink – Loudon Wainwright III
60s Weirdest/ un-P.C. Songs
1. Maxwell’s Silver Hammer – The Beatles
2. In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida – Iron Butterfly
3. A Boy Named Sue – Johnny Cash
4. Star-Spangled Banner – Jimi Hendrix
5. If You Wanna Be Happy – Jimmy Soul
6. Surfin’ Bird – The Trashmen
7. Fire – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
8. Tip-Toe Through the Tulips With Me – Tiny Tim
9. I Want My Baby Back – Jimmy Cross
10. My Pal Foot Foot – The Shaggs
60s Comedy/ Novelty Songs
1. They’re Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! – Napoleon XIV
7. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavor – Lonnie Donegan
8. Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah – Allen Sherman
9. Leader Of The Laundromat – the Detergents
10. Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport – Rolf Harris
50s Comedy/ Novelty Songs
Ross Bagdasarian, better known as David Seville, used the process of speeding up his voice to create the Halloween hit, Witch Doctor. He further refined the technique to create Alvin, Simon and Theodore, the Chipmunks. With them, he created another holiday classic The Chipmonk Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late). Mad with power, he built this one-trick novelty bit into a mini-empire with a prime-time animated TV show.
1. Purple People Eater – Sheb Wolley
2. Banana Boat (Day-O) – Stan Freberg
3. Alvin’s Harmonica – The Chipmunks
4. Stranded In The Jungle – The Cadets (or The Jayhawks)
5. The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane – The Ames Brothers
6. The Flying Saucer – Buchanan & Goodman
7. The Thing – Phil Harris
8. What It Was, Was Football – Andy Griffith
9. Uh! Oh! – The Nutty Squirrels
10. Nuttin For Christmas – cracked the top 40 in 1955 by Art Mooney & Barry Gordon, Joe Ward, Ricky Zahnd, The Fontane Sisters and Stan Freberg in 1955.
Pre-50s Comedy/ Novelty Songs
The earliest novelty song we could find was recorded in the days before CD, Cassette Tapes, even vinyl records. The Laughing Song followed up with The Whistling Coon ware recorded by ex-slave George Washington Johnson in 1891 on a cylinder. His Laughing Song was probably the highest-selling recording of the 19th century. The first-ever actually-recorded song that we have proof of was Thomas Edison singing Mary Had A Little Lamb.
In Der Fuehrer’s Face and (There’ll Be A) Hot Time in the Town of Berlin (When the Yanks Go Marching In) meant a lot to freedom-loving American people in the 1940s.
A Chicken Ain’t Nothin But a Bird – Cab Calloway
Animal Crackers In My Soup – Shirley Temple
Bake Dat Chicken Pie – Arthur Collins and Byron Harlan
Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy – Andrews Sisters
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime? – Bing Crosby
Casey At The Bat – DeWolf Hopper
Cigarettes, Whiskey and Wild Women – Red Engle
Come Take a Trip On My Air-ship – Billy Murray
Daddy Won’t Buy Me A Bow-wow – Dan Quinn
Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two) – various
Dem Golden Slippers – Silas Leachman
Der Fuehrer’s Face – Spike Jones
Girlfriend of the Whirling Dervish – Johnny Payne
Grandfather’s Clock – Burl Ives
I Scream You Scream We All Scream For Ice Cream – Fred Waring’s Pennsylvanians
I’ll Lend You Everything I Got, Except My Wife – Bert Williams
I’m Against It – Groucho Marx
I’m Popeye, The Sailor Man – Billy Costello
Indian Love Call – Slim Whitman
Inka Dinka Doo – Jimmy Durante
Courtroom Catastrophe – Amos and Andy
Istanbul (Not Constantinople) – The Four Lads
K-K-K-Katy (The Stammering Song) – Billy Murray
Last Shot Got Him (Great Bloo-is Song) – Eddie Morton
Let’s Misbehave – Ben Bernie
Mairzy Doates – Merry Macs
Makin’ Whoopee – Eddie Cantor
Minnie The Moocher – Cab Calloway
My Own Grandpa – Lonzo and Oscar
Oh Death, Where Is Thy Sing? – Bert Williams
Shaving Cream – Benny Bell
Shoo-Fly Pie and Apple Pan Dowty – Dinah Shore
Shortnin’ Bread – The Andrews Sisters
Take Me Out To The Ball Game – Billy Murray and the Haydn Quartet
The Alphabet Song – The Three Stooges
The Laughing Sing – George Washington Johnson
The Naughty Lady Of Shady Lane – The Ames Brothers
About Retro Songs: Retro Songs can be songs that capture an era from your youth or a pivotal time in your life. Often they can be that bubblegum pop you heard non-stop as a child. Retro Songs can make you relive a moment, a day, an evening, a summer, or even a lifetime.
Retro songs sometimes speak only to you, or your peers, sometimes a bygone era.
OR, it may fit under the rules listed below.
Rules To Be Retro Songs:
1. It was cool to you once, at least ten years ago.
2. Then you got sick of it.
3. It’s been so long since you heard it, it has become cool again.
4. Most people know or think they know, every word.
5. Our Pop Culture Madness visitors voted them in!
Yes, a decade from now, Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepson and Baby by Justin Bieber will be retro. Deal with it!
Retro Songs
The Last Few Decades
1. Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys
2. Wannabe – Spice Girls
3. Jumpin’ Jumpin’ – Destiny’s Child
4. Sexyback – Justin Timberlake with Timbaland
5. Funkytown – Pseudo Echo
6. Lady Marmalade – Christa Aguilera, Lil’ Kim, Mya & Pink
7. Crank That (Soulja Boy) – Soulja Boy Tell’em
8. Mambo Number 5 – Lou Bega
9. Hot In Herre – Nelly
10. MMM Bop – Hanson
11. Hollaback Girl – Gwen Stefani
12. I Love Rock and Roll – Joan Jett
13. Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys
14. The Electric Slide – Marcia (pronounced Mar-C-Ya) Griffiths
15. Shake Ya Tailfeather – Nelly, P. Diddy, Murphy Lee
16. Boom Boom Pow – Black Eyed Peas
17. Viva La Vida – Coldplay
18. C’Mon N’ Ride It (The Train) – Quad City DJ’s
19. Glamorous – Fergie
20. Upside Down – Diana Ross
21. Love Story – Taylor Swift
22. Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
23. Drop It Like It’s Hot – Snoop Dogg with Pharrell
24. Smooth – Santana and Rob Thomas
25. Poker Face – Lady Gaga
26. Thong Song – Sisqo
27. 1,2 Step – Ciara with Missy Elliot
28. Suavemente – Elvis Crispo
29. Hey Ya! – Outkast
30. My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
31. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
32. Macarena – Los Del Rio
33. Can’t Be Tamed – Miley Cyrus
34. Livin La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
35. Don’t Cha – Pussycat Dolls with Busta Rhymes
36. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
37. Hey Soul Sister – Train
38. Barbie Girl – Aqua
39. Gold Deggir – Kanye West with Jamie Foxx
40. Fight For Your Right (To Party) – Beastie Boys
41. Raise Your Glass – Pink
42. Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It – Will Smith
43. I Kissed A Girl – Katy Perry
44. It Wasn’t Me – Shaggy
45. Like A G6 Far*East Movement
46. Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
47. London Bridge – Fergie
48. Boombastic – Shaggy
49. California Girls – Katy Perry
50. I Want Your Sex – George Michael
Dusty Retro Songs
Mostly 70s And 80s
1. Footloose – Kenny Loggins
2. Dancing Queen – Abba
3. Build Me Up Buttercup – Foundations
4. Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
5. I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
6. Thank God I’m A Country Boy – John Denver
7. Groove Is In The Heart – Dee Lite
8. Apache – Sugar Hill Gang
9. Flashdance (What A Feeling) – Irene Cara
10. Vogue – Madonna
11. You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees
12. Kiss – Prince
13. Physical – Olivia Newton-John
14. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang
15. Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas
16. Enjoy Yourself – The Jacksons
17. Ebony and Ivory – Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder
18. Can’t Smile Without You – Barry Manilow
19. Dancing In The Dark – Bruce Springsteen
20. Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
21. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
22. My Sharona – The Knack
23. When Doves Cry – Prince
24. Relax – Frankie Goes To Hollywood
25. In The Bush – Musique
Dusty & Rusty Retro Songs
1970s And Older
1. Close To You – Carpenters
2. Lean on Me – Bill Withers
3. Volare – Bobby Rydell
4. American Pie – Don McLean
5. Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
6. The Loco-Motion – Grand Funk Railroad
7. Joy To The World – Three Dog Night
8. Low Rider – War
9. Do Ya Think I’m Sexy – Rod Stewart
10. Afternoon Delight – Starland Vocal Band
11. The Happening – The Supremes Featuring Diana Ross
12. It’s Not Unusual – Tom Jones
13. Crocodile Rock – Elton John
14. Nights In White Satin – The Moody Blues
15. See You Later, Alligator – Bill Haley and His Comets
16. I Write The Songs – Barry Manilow
17. The Yellow Rose of Texas – Mitch Miller (except in Texas, where it is always number one)
18. My Ding-A-Ling – Chuck Berry
19. Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head – B. J. Thomas
What is a Summer Song?
1. The classic songs that describe summertime, vacations, beaches and the boardwalk.
2. The songs that were played in constant rotation on the radio, boardwalks and dance clubs that summer.
Included are timeless, obvious songs like Summertime by Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince LFO and Summer in The City by The Lovin’ Spoonful and some songs were played non-stop on the radio over the summer like Step By Step by New Kids
On The Block, MMMBop by Hanson and All Star by Smash Mouth.
We also noted that some of the best-known summer songs did not come out over the summer at all. Don’t Speak by No Doubt was released in late 1996, but stayed on the Billboard Charts for over a year, and dominated during the summer of 1997.
We combine the classic summer songs and songs that dominated the airwaves during the summer, with our own Pop Culture Madness look at the songs that outlasted others from their era.
1. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff & Fresh Prince, 1991
Jazz has Smooth Jazz. Rock and Roll has Yacht Rock. It’s nostalgic music, if you are of the right demographic, or like to pretend you are. The phrase was started by J.D. Ryznar, who created a series of Yacht Rock videos in 2005/6. A mix of ’70s and ’80s Adult Contemporary pop, and some accidental grooves from the past, Yacht Rock is a mix of the expected and the unexpected. Add some soft Hip Hop and you’re ready to sail. #yuppiemusic #hipstermusic #noedge
1. I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do) – Hall and Oates
2. Ride Like The Wind – Christopher Cross
3. Africa – Toto
4. Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes – Jimmy Buffett
5. Brandy (You’re A Fine Girl) – Looking Glass
6. Breezin – George Benson.
7. Yah Mo Be There – James Ingram & Michael McDonald
8. Summer Breeze – Seals and Crofts
9. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) – Rupert Holmes
10. All Night Long – Lionel Ritchie
11. Kokomo – The Beach Boys
12. Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffet
13. What A Fool Believes – Doobie Brothers
14. Moondance – Van Morrison
15. Lido Shuffle – Boz Scaggs
16. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
17. Regulate – Warren G Featuring Nate Dogg
18. Maneater – Hally and Oates
19. Key Largo – Bertie Higgins
20. Lovely Day – Bill Withers
21. Baby Come Back – Player
22. Heart of Rock and Roll – Huey Lewis and The News
23. Human Nature – Michael Jackson
24. Rosanna – Toto
25. Boys of Summer – Don Henley
26. FM (No Static At All) – Steely Dan
27. Sweet Freedom – Michael McDonald
28. Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run) – Billy Ocean
29. Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
30. Let Your Love Flow – The Bellamy Brothers
31. Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
32. Southern Cross – Crosby, Stills & Nash
33. Give Me The Night – George Benson
34. So Into You – Atlanta Rhythm Section
35. Baby I’m-A Want You – Bread
36. Lowdown – Boz Scaggs
37. Dancing In The Moonlight – Thin Lizzie
38. I Can See Clearly Now – Johnny Cash
39. Sentimental Lady – Bob Welch
40. Hold The Line – Toto
41. Sail On, Sailor – The Beach Boys
42. Hey Nineteen – Steely Dan
43. Steal Away – Robbie Dupree
44. Reminiscing – Little River Band
45. Time Passages – Al Stewart
46. Right On Down The Line – Gerry Rafferty
47. I Can’t Tell You Why – The Eagles
48. Something About You – Level 42
49. Ride Captain Ride – Blues Image
50. Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Grows) – Edison Lighthouse
51. It’s Too Late To Turn Back Now – Cornelius Brothers & Sister Rose
52. Moonlight Feels Right – Starbuck
53. Groovin’ – The Young Rascals
54. Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty
55. JoJo – Boz Scaggs
56. How Long – Ace
57. Don’t You Know – Jan Hammer Group
58. I’m Not In Love – 10CC
59. Lost In Love – Air Supply
60. Do It Again – Steely Dan
61. Horse With No Name – America
62. White Bird – It’s a Beautiful Day
63. Lowdown – Boz Scaggs
64. Everytime You Go Away – Paul Young
65. Year of the Cat – Al Stewart
66. Tupelo Honey – Van Morrison
67. Guilty – Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
68. Sexy Eyes – Dr. Hook
69. Kiss on My List – Hall and Oates
70. Eye In The Sky – Alan Parsons Project
71. On and On – Stephen Bishop
72. Deacon Blues – Steely Dan
73. Graceland – Paul Simon
74. This Is It – Kenny Loggins
75. Hypnotized – Fleetwood Mac
76. Thunder Island – Jay Ferguson
77. I Keep Forgettin’ – Michael McDonald
78. What You Won’t Do For Love – Bobby Caldwell
79. Cherish – Kool and the Gang
80. Hearts – Marty Balin
81. Dance With Me – Orleans
82. Peg – Steely Dan
83. Diamond Girl – Seals and Crofts
84. Couldn’t Get It Right – Climax Blues Band
85. Heart To Heart – Kenny Loggins
86. Somebody’s Baby – Jackson Brown
87. Don’t Worry, Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin
88. Walkin’ in Memphis – Marc Cohn
89. If You Could Read My Mind – Gordon Lightfoot
90. Rhiannon – Fleetwood Mac
91. Smoke From A Distant Fire – Sanford Townsend Band
92. Magic – Olivia Newton-John
93. Biggest Part of Me – Ambrosia
94. Fooled Around And Fell In Love – Elvin Bishop
95. If – Bread
96. When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman – Dr. Hook
Old School DJ Kool Herc is credited with inventing Hip Hop at a block party in 1974, although others were playing as well. All it took was two of the same vinyl record and some skill at cutting between them. That summer, Lovebug Starski started this style of music and dancing – “hip-hop”. Kool Herc was one of the first victims of violent death in this music culture, stabbed in 1977.
1. It Takes Two – Rob Bass & DJ E-Z Rock
2. Push It – Salt-N-Pepa
3. Rapper’s Delight – Sugarhill Gang
4. Summertime – DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince
5. Planet Rock – Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force
6. Regulate – Warren G and Nate Dogg
7. I Need A Beat – LL Cool J
8. The Breaks – Kurtis Blow
9. Tootsie Roll – 69 Boyz
10. Nuthin’ but a “G” Thang – Dr. Dre
11. I’ll Be Missing You – Puff Daddy & Faith Evans (& 112)
12. Walk This Way – Run-D.M.C.
13. Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
14. California Love – 2Pac Feat. Dr. Dre
15. Rapture – Blondie
16. Baby Got Back – Sir Mix-A-Lot
17. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
18. Gettin’ Jiggy With It – Will Smith
19. Apache – Sugarhill Gang
20. Jump Around – House of Pain
21. Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
22. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
23. Roxanne Roxanne – UTFO
24. The Roof is on Fire – Rock Master Scott & The Dynamic Three
25. Hip Hop Hooray – Naughty by Nature
26. Let’s Get Married – Jagged Edge
27. Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
28. U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer
29. It’s Tricky – Run D.M.C.
30. Too Close – Next
31. I Know You Got Soul – Eric B. & Rakim
32. O.P.P. – Naughty by Nature
33. Bring the Noise – Public Enemy
34. Hot Boyz – Missy Elliot, Nas, Q-Tip
35. Gin and Juice – Snoop Doggy Dogg
36. Wild Thing – Tone-Loc
37. Jam On It – Newcleus
38. White Lines – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
39. Bust a Move – Young MC
40. Brass Monkey – Beastie Boys
41. I Got A Man – Positive K
42. Ghetto Superstar (That Is What You Are) – Pras (feat. Ol’ Dirty Bastard & Mya)
43. Deeper Shade Of Soul – Urban Dance Squad
44. Da Butt – E.U. 26. Bump N Grind – R. Kelly
45. Hey Ladies – Beastie Boys
46. Rump Shaker – Wreckx-N-Effect
47. Fight the Power – Public Enemy
48. That’s The Joint – Funky 4 Plus One More
49. Buffalo Stance – Neneh Cherry
50. Tha Crossroads – Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
51. Funky Cold Medina – Tone Loc
52. Joy and Pain – Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock
53. Changes – 2Pac
54. Mr. Wendell – Arrested Development
55. Me Myself and I – De La Soul
56. What’s My Name – Snoop Doggy Dogg
57. 8th Wonder – The Sugarhill Gang
58. No Diggity – BLACKstreet
59. Whoomp! There It Is – Tag Team
60. Rock the Bells – LL Cool J
61. Straight Outta Compton – NWA
62. Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down – Puff Daddy and Mase
63. Lucas with the Lid Off – Lucas
64. Scenario – A Tribe Called Quest
65. Doowutchyalike – Digital Underground
66. Body Rock – Ice T
67. Award Tour – A Tribe Called Quest
68. The Message – Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
(answers) 1. What happened in the Newhart series finale?
2. On what late-night talk show did Mariah Carey deliver her first live television performance, singing Vision of Love?
3. What animated Disney film released in 1990 follows the adventures of Bernard and Miss Bianca?
4. What was Sam Malone’s previous profession before owning Cheers?
5. Which actor portrays Darlene’s boyfriend and later husband, David Healy, on Roseanne?
6. Who played the lead role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone?
7. Who directed Home Alone?
8. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is known for his love of pizza?
9. What color is Michelangelo’s bandana?
10. What is the name of the Winslow family’s nerdy neighbor on Family Matters who becomes a breakout character?
11. Who played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks?
12. Who played Pennywise the Clown in the original 1990 It miniseries?
13. What is the name of the band formed by Zack, Slater, Screech, and Lisa in Saved By The Bell?
14. This media franchise centers around attacks from subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids.
15. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1990?
16. At what age did Doogie Howser become a licensed physician?
17. What 1990 film stars Tom Hanks as a man who is told he has a terminal illness and embarks on an adventure?
18. Despite being sentenced to life imprisonment and confined to the notorious Robben Island prison, this leader gained his freedom on February 11, 1990. Who is he?
19. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name.
20. Who won an Academy Award for their role as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost?
21. What occupation does Oda Mae Brown claim to have in Ghost?
22. Who was the President in 1990?
23. What is Beverly Hills, California’s most famous zip code?
24. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990?
25. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system.
26. On which network did America’s Funniest People originally air?
27. Who created The Simpsons?
28. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1990?
29. A Radio DJ personality debuts an ABC late-night talk show that lasted one season. Who was that DJ? Bonus point if you know the name of the show. HINT: He had a #1 record in 1976 – Disco Duck
30. What was the name of the first rap single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990?
31. Who were the NBA Champions in 1990?
32. Name the sitcom television series that was a spin-off of The Cosby Show.
33. This pinball game was released based on a popular film trilogy. What was it called? HINT: This game will take you on a wild ride through time; just don’t run out of 1.21 gigawatts!
34. In “Treehouse of Horror,” what is the name of the alien duo that appeared on The Simpsons?
35. Name the simplified version of Monopoly, designed for young children.
36. Name the super-successful American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichton.
37. Which Murder, She Wrote episode was a crossover with another popular detective series?
38. What popular self-help book by John Gray, published in 1990, discusses gender communication differences?
39. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey, don’t play that!”?
40. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1990?
41. What was unusual about that particular award?
42. Name the children’s show that introduced up to Buster and Babs Bunny.
43. What company did “The Noid” appear to promote?
44. What 1990 sketch comedy show launched the careers of the Wayans brothers and Jim Carrey?
45. What was the name of the 1990 song by Roxette featured in the film Pretty Woman? HINT: It was a #1 hi
46. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1990?
47. Wolf Entertainment produces this successful media franchise. HINT: Dun dun!
48. What handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in North America in 1990?
49. What was the name of the bar’s lovable but dimwitted coach in the early seasons of Cheers?
50. What is the title of Stephen King’s 1990 psychological horror novel about an obsessed fan holding an author captive?
51. Which song by Mariah Carey, released in 1990, became her first number-one single?
52. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they? HINT: “You will be assimilated.”
53. Which actress played the role of Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy?
54. What was the name of the song Madonna performed that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song?
55. Who was the Pope in 1990?
56. What sitcom about a wealthy African-American family living in a Washington, DC, penthouse aired its final season in 1990?
57. What was the famous song by Sir MIxx A lot? HINT: Stop! Hammer time!
58. Which Quasi-religious organization does Homer Simpson briefly join in “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment”?
59. What holiday is Die Hard 2 set during?
60. What is the theme song of Cheers titled?
61. On which network did Murder, She Wrote originally air in the United States?
62. Harry Shearer voices this Simpsons character and first appeared in the episode “Krusty Gets Busted.”HINT: He works at Springfield Channel 6
63. This gothic romantic fantasy film featured Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, among others. HINT: Johnny Depp was in it too.
64. Which Full House character often says, “Have mercy!”?
65. What planet plays a central role in the plot of Total Recall?
66. Who signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990?
67. What is the segment’s name where Garfield answers viewer mail?
68. In Pretty Woman, what does Vivian famously say when she goes shopping after being snubbed?
69. “A new kind of car company” launched in 1990. Name that car brand. HUNT: It went defunct in 2010. HINT II: It was a subsidiary of General Motors.
70. What team won the Super Bowl in 1990?
71. What was the most-watched program ever to air on PBS
72. Movie and Book Question. What type of vessel is the Red October?
73. What movie rating replaced “X”?
74. Luther Van Dam served as the defensive coordinator on TV’s Coach. Name the actor.
75. What nickname is given to the two burglars in Home Alone?
76. What radio show introduced America to the phrase “Baba booey”
77. Who was the President of Iraq who led the invasion and annexation of Kuwait, triggering the Persian Gulf War in 1990?
78. The DuckTales TV show had a feature film in 1990. What was it called?
79. An animated environmental edutainment series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner premiered on Turner’s cable channel TBS and lasted six seasons. What was it called?
80. Movie Question. What name does the Sioux tribe give to John Dunbar?
81. Which MTV series debuted in 1990 was the first to focus exclusively on rap and hip-hop music?
82. Which 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland involves medical students experimenting with near-death experiences?
83. What did Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Julia Sweeney famously do in 1979?
84. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1990?
85. Who was the Vice-President in 1990?
86. Who won the World Series in 1990?
87. What country won the World Cup in 1990?
88. Who became the first democratically elected President of Poland in 1990, playing a key role in ending communist rule in the country?
89. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1990?
90. On The Simpsons, shat is the name of the 3-eyed fish that lives in Springfield’s River?
Team Trivia Bonus Questions:
1. What is Maggie Simpson’s first word in “Lisa’s First Word”?
2. Who did President George H. W. Bush posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to in 1990?
3. What is the name of the fictional movie Kevin watches in Home Alone
4. What was the title of Madonna’s controversial 1990 world tour?
5. Which Rescue Rangers character’s appearance was inspired by Indiana Jones, featuring a fedora and bomber jacket?
6. Name the wrestler who defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania VI from Toronto’s SkyDome.
7. What time was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, in 1990?
8. What is Godwin’s Law? HINT: It’s an Internet thing
9. Who wrote the children’s book Shrek! in 1990?
10. What is the name of the vigilante ally who wears a hockey mask in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
The Answers:
90 Trivia Answers For 1990 History
(answers) 1. What happened in the Newhart series finale? It was revealed that the entire series was just a dream of Bob Newhart’s character, Dr. Bob Hartley, from The Bob Newhart Show.
2. On what late-night talk show did Mariah Carey deliver her first live television performance, singing Vision of Love? The Arsenio Hall Show
3. What animated Disney film released in 1990 follows the adventures of Bernard and Miss Bianca? The Rescuers Down Under
4. What was Sam Malone’s previous profession before owning Cheers? A professional baseball player
5. Which actor portrays Darlene’s boyfriend and later husband, David Healy, on Roseanne? Johnny Galecki
6. Who played the lead role of Kevin McCallister in Home Alone? Macaulay Culkin
7. Who directed Home Alone? Chris Columbus
8. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is known for his love of pizza? Michelangelo
9. What color is Michelangelo’s bandana? Orange
10. What is the name of the Winslow family’s nerdy neighbor on Family Matters who becomes a breakout character? Steve Urkel
11. Who played FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper in Twin Peaks? Kyle MacLachlan
12. Who played Pennywise the Clown in the original 1990 It miniseries? Tim Curry
13. What is the name of the band formed by Zack, Slater, Screech, and Lisa in Saved By The Bell? Zack Attack
14. This media franchise centers around attacks from subterranean worm-like creatures known as Graboids. Tremors
15. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, what animal is represented in 1990? The Horse
16. At what age did Doogie Howser become a licensed physician? He becomes a licensed physician at 16 years old.
17. What 1990 film stars Tom Hanks as a man who is told he has a terminal illness and embarks on an adventure? Joe Versus the Volcano
18. Despite being sentenced to life imprisonment and confined to the notorious Robben Island prison, this leader gained his freedom on February 11, 1990. Who is he? Nelson Mandela
19. Die Hard (1988) had four sequels. You get one point for each, which you can name. Die Hard 2 (1990), Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), Live Free or Die Hard (2007), and A Good Day to Die Hard (2013)
20. Who won an Academy Award for their role as Oda Mae Brown in Ghost? Whoopi Goldberg
21. What occupation does Oda Mae Brown claim to have in Ghost? Psychic/Medium
22. Who was the President in 1990? George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
23. What is Beverly Hills, California’s most famous zip code? 90210
24. Who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990? Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev
25. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system. Microsoft Works
26. On which network did America’s Funniest People originally air? ABC
27. Who created The Simpsons? Matt Groening
28. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1990? Tom Cruise
29. A Radio DJ personality debuts an ABC late-night talk show that lasted one season. Who was that DJ? Bonus point if you know the name of the show. HINT: He had a #1 record in 1976 – Disco Duck Into the Night, Starring Rick Dees.
30. What was the name of the first rap single to hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1990? Ice Ice Baby by Vanilla Ice
31. Who were the NBA Champions in 1990? Detroit Pistons
32. Name the sitcom television series that was a spin-off of The Cosby Show. A Different World
33. This pinball game was released based on a popular film trilogy. What was it called? HINT: This game will take you on a wild ride through time; just don’t run out of 1.21 gigawatts! Back to the Future: The Pinball
34. In “Treehouse of Horror,” what is the name of the alien duo that appeared on The Simpsons? Kang and Kodos
35. Name the simplified version of Monopoly, designed for young children. Monopoly Junior
36. Name the super-successful American science fiction media franchise created by Michael Crichton. Jurassic Park
37. Which Murder, She Wrote episode was a crossover with another popular detective series? The two-part episode “Magnum on Ice” was a crossover with Magnum, P.I., featuring Tom Selleck as Thomas Magnum.
38. What popular self-help book by John Gray, published in 1990, discusses gender communication differences? Men Are from Mars; Women Are from Venus
39. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey, don’t play that!”? Homey the Clown on In Living Color
40. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 1990? Milli Vanilli
41. What was unusual about that particular award? It was later revoked (they didn’t sing on the album)
42. Name the children’s show that introduced up to Buster and Babs Bunny. Tiny Toon Adventures
43. What company did “The Noid” appear to promote? Dominos Pizza
44. What 1990 sketch comedy show launched the careers of the Wayans brothers and Jim Carrey? In Living Color
45. What was the name of the 1990 song by Roxette featured in the film Pretty Woman? HINT: It was a #1 hit It Must Have Been Love
46. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1990? Janet Jackson
47. Wolf Entertainment produces this successful media franchise. HINT: Dun dun! Law & Order
48. What handheld gaming device did Nintendo release in North America in 1990? Game Boy
49. What was the name of the bar’s lovable but dimwitted coach in the early seasons of Cheers? Ernie “Coach” Pantusso, played by Nicholas Colasanto
50. What is the title of Stephen King’s 1990 psychological horror novel about an obsessed fan holding an author captive? Misery
51. Which song by Mariah Carey, released in 1990, became her first number-one single? Vision of Love
52. Star Trek Question, with a hint. Who are they? HINT: “You will be assimilated.” The Borg
53. Which actress played the role of Breathless Mahoney in Dick Tracy? Madonna
54. What was the name of the song Madonna performed that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song? Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)
55. Who was the Pope in 1990? John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)
56. What sitcom about a wealthy African-American family living in a Washington, DC, penthouse aired its final season in 1990? The Jeffersons
57. What was the famous song by Sir MIxx A lot? HINT: Stop! Hammer time! U Can’t Touch This
58. Which Quasi-religious organization does Homer Simpson briefly join in “Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment”? The Stonecutters
59. What holiday is Die Hard 2 set during? Christmas
60. What is the theme song of Cheers titled? “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”
61. On which network did Murder, She Wrote originally air in the United States? CBS
62. Harry Shearer voices this Simpsons character and first appeared in the episode “Krusty Gets Busted.”HINT: He works at Springfield Channel 6 Kent Brockman
63. This gothic romantic fantasy film featured Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy Baker, Vincent Price, among others. HINT: Johnny Depp was in it too. Edward Scissorhands
64. Which Full House character often says, “Have mercy!”? Jesse Katsopolis
65. What planet plays a central role in the plot of Total Recall? Mars
66. Who signed the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990? George H.W. Bush
67. What is the segment’s name where Garfield answers viewer mail? “Garfield’s Mailbag”
68. In Pretty Woman, what does Vivian famously say when she goes shopping after being snubbed? “Big mistake. Big. Huge!”
69. “A new kind of car company” launched in 1990. Name that car brand. HUNT: It went defunct in 2010. HINT II: It was a subsidiary of General Motors. Saturn
70. What team won the Super Bowl in 1990? San Francisco 49ers
71. What was the most-watched program ever to air on PBS Ken Burns’s The Civil War documentary series
72. Movie and Book Question. What type of vessel is the Red October? A Soviet nuclear submarine
73. What movie rating replaced “X”? NC-17
74. Luther Van Dam served as the defensive coordinator on TV’s Coach. Name the actor. Jerry Van Dyke
75. What nickname is given to the two burglars in Home Alone? The Wet Bandits
76. What radio show introduced America to the phrase “Baba booey”? The Howard Stern Show
77. Who was the President of Iraq who led the invasion and annexation of Kuwait, triggering the Persian Gulf War in 1990? Saddam Hussein
78. The DuckTales TV show had a feature film in 1990. What was it called? DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp
79. An animated environmental edutainment series created by Barbara Pyle and Ted Turner premiered on Turner’s cable channel TBS and lasted six seasons. What was it called? Captain Planet (and the Planeteers)
80. Movie Question. What name does the Sioux tribe give to John Dunbar? Dances with Wolves
81. Which MTV series debuted in 1990 was the first to focus exclusively on rap and hip-hop music? Yo! MTV Raps
82. Which 1990 movie starring Julia Roberts and Kiefer Sutherland involves medical students experimenting with near-death experiences? Flatliners
83. What did Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Julia Sweeney famously do in 1979? They joined the cast of Saturday Night Live.
84. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1990? Michelle Pfeiffer
85. Who was the Vice-President in 1990? Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
86. Who won the World Series in 1990? Cincinnati Reds
87. What country won the World Cup in 1990? West Germany
88. Who became the first democratically elected President of Poland in 1990, playing a key role in ending communist rule in the country? Lech Wałęsa
89. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1990? Edmonton Oilers
90. On The Simpsons, shat is the name of the 3-eyed fish that lives in Springfield’s River? Blinky
Team Trivia Bonus Questions:
1. What is Maggie Simpson’s first word in “Lisa’s First Word”? “Daddy”
2. Who did President George H. W. Bush posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to in 1990? Jesse Owens
3. What is the name of the fictional movie Kevin watches in Home Alone? Angels with Filthy Souls
4. What was the title of Madonna’s controversial 1990 world tour? Blond Ambition World Tour
5. Which Rescue Rangers character’s appearance was inspired by Indiana Jones, featuring a fedora and bomber jacket? Chip
6. Name the wrestler who defeated Hulk Hogan for the WWF World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania VI from Toronto’s SkyDome. The Ultimate Warrior
7. What time was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, in 1990? 10 minutes to midnight
8. What is Godwin’s Law? HINT: It’s an Internet thing As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.
9. Who wrote the children’s book Shrek! in 1990? William Steig
10. What is the name of the vigilante ally who wears a hockey mask in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Casey Jones
1. On Home Improvement, Which character is Tim’s co-host on the show-within-a-show, Tool Time?
2. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1991?
3. What catchphrase does Steve Urkel famously say throughout a TV series?
4. What show featured Steve Urkel?
5. In 1991, Steve Urkel of Family Matters made a guest appearance on another ABC show. Name that program.
6. Who sang The Star Spangled Banner right before Super Bowl XXV on ABC?
7. Cartoon question. What is the name of Doug’s dog, who lives in an igloo-shaped doghouse?
8. Which actor portrayed the adult Peter Pan, known as Peter Banning, in Hook?
9. Which actress portrayed Tinker Bell?
10. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show. HINT: “You are NOT the father”
11. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1991?
12. Name the most popular comic book character created by Rob Liefeld. HINT: It was in a Marvel comic book – New Mutants #98
13. What show gave us the phrase “The owls are not what they seem”?
14. Who was the Founding Father of Springfield on The Simpsons?
15. Who is the cartoon hero who said: “Let’s get dangerous!”?
16. TV Question. From which city does Will move to Bel-Air?
17. What was significant about Beauty and the Beast’s Academy Award for Best Picture nomination?
18. Which enchanted object serves as the Beast’s confidant and head of the household staff?
19. What is the name of Belle’s father, who is an inventor?
20. Who was the first British monarch to address the United States Congress?
21. Who did SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels as the “worst host ever” in 1991?
22. At the Academy Awards ceremony, Kevin Costner’s film won seven awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Name that film.
23. Who played the grizzled trail boss, Curly Washburn, in City Slickers?
24. Which 1991 film starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two women on a road trip?
25. This daytime soap opera revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family in California. Name it.
26. Lasting one season, Toxic Crusaders was an American animated series loosely based on what?
27. Which actress portrayed FBI trainee Clarice Starling?
28. Which prestigious award did The Silence of the Lambs win in 1992?
29. Which American rock band released their self-titled album, aka The Black Album, in 1991?
30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1991?
31. Who served as the executive producer of Tiny Toon Adventures?
32. Which actor portrayed the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves?
33. Which song from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’s soundtrack became a number-one hit?
34. In 1991, a US President was exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Name that President.
35. Who were the human mascots for Old Milwaukee Beer?
36. In the Rugrats episode “Tommy’s First Birthday,” what unusual item does Tommy attempt to eat?
37. Which program was NOT part of the inaugural Nicktoons in 1991? Rocko’s Modern Life, Doug, Rugrats, or The Ren & Stimpy Show
38. Who portrayed Jim Morrison in The Doors?
39. Who was the replacement for Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall?
40. Who was the new character introduced in Season 2 of Cheers that becomes Diane’s love interest?
41. Who played the role of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women?
42. Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day?
43. Which actor portrayed the T-1000, the advanced liquid metal Terminator?
44. Which actress played Lisa, the original Tool Time girl, in the first two seasons of Home Improvement?
45. In “The Pen,” what does Jerry Seinfeld receive from his parents’ neighbor?
46. Credited as John Jay Smith, the biggest singer of the era guest voiced on The Simpsons. Who?
47. On October 24, 1991, the creator of Star Trek passed away. What was his name?
48. Which original Star Trek cast member appeared on a two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation?
49. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 30th feature film?
50. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the team’s tech expert and inventor?
51. What color is Donatello’s bandana?
52. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux).
53. This film series revolves around a cursed videotape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days later unless the tape is copied and shown to another person. Name that franchise
54. On L.A. Law, how did Diana Muldaur’s character, Rosalind Shays, meet her demise?
55. Which popular video game console was launched by Nintendo in 1991 in the US?
56. Which actor portrayed Sheriff Amos Tupper, the original sheriff of Cabot Cove, on Murder She Wrote?
57. Which NBA player announced his retirement in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV?
58. Based on a film, this ABC series featured a non-human for three seasons. Name that TV show. HINT: The creature was a Bigfoo
59. Developed in 1991, this fruit is a prized commercial commodity. Its sweetness, firmness, and tartness make it ideal for eating raw. It’s one of the five most popular apples today. What type of apple?
60. What brand of beer does Homer Simpson drink?
61. In November, the highest-grossing film ever (at the time) made its broadcast network television premiere on CBS. Name the film.
62. Which actor portrayed George Banks, the father in the Father of the Bride?
63. Who played the original George Banks in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride?
64. What popular how was Dave Coulier also starring in while hosting America’s Funniest People?
65. What does Danny Tanner do for a living during Season 4 of Full House?
66. Who was the long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries?
67. Who played Morticia Addams in the 1991 Addams Family movie?
68. This book series is an extensive series of instructional reference books intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. Over six thousand related titles have been released in the US so far. Name that series.
69. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats?
70. Name the series of eight novels, one novella, and a children’s book by American author Stephen King.
71. Who was the Pope in 1991?
72. Which 1991 film starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as a federal agent and a surfer, respectively?
73. Who was the know-it-all mailman and regular patron in Cheers?
74. Founded in 1927, a famous American Airline went out of business. Name the airline.
75. Who won the World Series in 1991?
76. Just before the Persian Gulf War, what was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists?
77. What team won the Super Bowl in 1991?
78. What was the codename for the Persian Gulf War?
79. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1991?
80. Sonic made a cameo appearance in another arcade game before starring in Sonic the Hedgehog. What’s the name of the game?
81. In “The Parking Garage,” where is the cast of Seinfeld lost?
82. Some names for her include Usagi Tsukino, Serena, and Bunny. What is this heroine commonly called?
83. Who was the President in 1991?
84. Who was Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991?
85. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1991?
87. Who was the Vice-President in 1991?
88. What cable network ran The Adventures of Pete & Pete?
89. What is the name of the cola cult that the Rescue Rangers encounter in the episode “The Case of the Cola Cult”? The Cola Cult
90. Who did Katie Couric replace on NBC’s The Today Show?
91. What is the name of the Addams Family’s butler?
Trivia Team Bonus Questions:
1. What is the name of the Addams Family’s pet lion?
2. What is the significance of August 29, 1997 in Pop Culture?
3. What is the name of Jon Arbuckle’s veterinarian and occasional love interest on Garfield?
4. After being fired from World Championship Wrestling (NWA) following a contract dispute, Ric Flair made his World Wrestling Federation debut on Prime Time Wrestling wearing what?
5. Who may you know from “The President’s Neck Is Missing!”, “Lead Paint: Delicious but Deadly,” “Here Comes the Metric System!” or “Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House”?
6. This Marvel female superhero beat Thanos (off-page) in a Marvel comic book. Name the character.
7. What is Squirrel Girl’s secret identity?
8. Who is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers?
9. November 9 was “Hurricane Saturday” on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris that were affected by a hurricane. You get one point for each, which you can name.
10. What life advice does Curly give to Mitch, referring to the “one thing” in City Slickers?
The Answers:
91 Trivia Answers For 1991 History
1. On Home Improvement, Which character is Tim’s co-host on the show-within-a-show, Tool Time? Al Borland
2. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1991? Patrick Swayze
3. What catchphrase does Steve Urkel famously say throughout a TV series? “Did I do that?
4. What show featured Steve Urkel? Family Matters
5. In 1991, Steve Urkel of Family Matters appeared on another ABC show. Name that program. Full House
6. Who sang The Star Spangled Banner right before Super Bowl XXV on ABC? Whitney Houston
7. Cartoon question. What is the name of Doug’s dog, who lives in an igloo-shaped doghouse? Porkchop
8. Which actor portrayed the adult Peter Pan, known as Peter Banning, in Hook? Robin Williams
9. Which actress portrayed Tinker Bell? Julia Roberts
10. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show. HINT: “You are NOT the father.” Maury, hosted by Maury Povich
11. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1991? Mariah Carey
12. Name the most popular comic book character created by Rob Liefeld. HINT: It was in a Marvel comic book – New Mutants #98 Deadpool
13. What show gave us the phrase “The owls are not what they seem”? Twin Peaks
14. Who was the Founding Father of Springfield on The Simpsons? Jebediah Springfield
15. Who is the cartoon hero who said: “Let’s get dangerous!”? Darkwing Duck
16. TV Question. From which city does Will move to Bel-Air? Philadelphia
17. What was significant about Beauty and the Beast’s Academy Award for Best Picture nomination? It was the first animated film ever nominated for Best Picture.
18. Which enchanted object serves as the Beast’s confidant and head of the household staff? Cogsworth, the mantel clock
19. What is the name of Belle’s father, who is an inventor? Maurice.
20. Who was the first British monarch to address the United States Congress? Queen Elizabeth II
21. Who did SNL creator and producer Lorne Michaels as the “worst host ever” in 1991? Steven Seagal
22. At the Academy Awards ceremony, Kevin Costner’s film won seven awards out of 12 nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Name that film. Dances with Wolves
23. Who played the grizzled trail boss, Curly Washburn, in City Slickers? Jack Palance
24. Which 1991 film starred Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon as two women on a road trip? Thelma & Louise
25. This daytime soap opera revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family in California. Name it. Santa Barbara
26. Lasting one season, Toxic Crusaders was an American animated series loosely based on what? The Toxic Avenger films
27. Which actress portrayed FBI trainee Clarice Starling? Jodie Foster
28. Which prestigious award did The Silence of the Lambs win in 1992? The Academy Award for Best Picture
29. Which American rock band released their self-titled album, aka The Black Album, in 1991? Metallica
30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1991? Chicago Bulls
31. Who served as the executive producer of Tiny Toon Adventures? Steven Spielberg
32. Which actor portrayed the Sheriff of Nottingham in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves? Alan Rickman
33. Which song from the Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’s soundtrack became a number-one hit? (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by Bryan Adams
34. In 1991, a US President was exhumed to discover whether or not his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Name that President. Zachary Taylor (#12 US President; no trace of arsenic was found)
35. Who were the human mascots for Old Milwaukee Beer? The Swedish Bikini Team
36. In the Rugrats episode “Tommy’s First Birthday,” what unusual item does Tommy attempt to eat? Dog food
37. Which program was NOT part of the inaugural Nicktoons in 1991? Rocko’s Modern Life, Doug, Rugrats, or The Ren & Stimpy Show? Rocko’s Modern Life
38. Who portrayed Jim Morrison in The Doors? Val Kilmer
39. Who was the replacement for Supreme Court Associate Justice Thurgood Marshall? Clarence Thomas
40. Who was the new character introduced in Season 2 of Cheers that becomes Diane’s love interest? Frasier Crane
41. Who played the role of Suzanne Sugarbaker in Designing Women? Delta Burke
42. Who directed Terminator 2: Judgment Day? James Cameron
43. Which actor portrayed the T-1000, the advanced liquid metal Terminator? A: Robert Patrick
44. Which actress played Lisa, the original Tool Time girl, in the first two seasons of Home Improvement? Pamela Anderson
45. In “The Pen,” what does Jerry Seinfeld receive from his parents’ neighbor? A space pen
46. Credited as John Jay Smith, the biggest singer of the era guest voiced on The Simpsons. Who? Michael Jackson
47. On October 24, 1991, the creator of Star Trek passed away. What was his name? Gene Roddenberry
48. Which original Star Trek cast member appeared on a two-part episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation? Leonard Nimoy guest-starred as Spock.
49. What is the name of Walt Disney Pictures’ 30th feature film? Beauty and the Beast
50. Which Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle is the team’s tech expert and inventor? Donatello
51. What color is Donatello’s bandana? Purple
52. This was an animation showcase broadcast on MTV from 1991 to 1995. It launched several high-profile original cartoons, including Beavis and Butt-Head and Æon Flux (AEON Flux). Liquid Television
53. This film series revolves around a cursed videotape; whoever watches the tape dies seven days later unless the tape is copied and shown to another person. Name that franchise. The Ring
54. On L.A. Law, how did Diana Muldaur’s character, Rosalind Shays, meet her demise? By plummeting to her death through an open elevator shaft.
55. Which popular video game console was launched by Nintendo in 1991 in the US? Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
56. Which actor portrayed Sheriff Amos Tupper, the original sheriff of Cabot Cove, on Murder She Wrote? Tom Bosley
57. Which NBA player announced his retirement in 1991 after being diagnosed with HIV? Magic Johnson
58. Based on a film, this ABC series featured a non-human for three seasons. Name that TV show. HINT: The creature was a Bigfoot Harry and the Hendersons
59. This fruit, developed in 1991, is a prized commercial commodity. Its sweetness, firmness, and tartness make it ideal for eating raw. It’s one of the five most popular apples today. What type of apple? Honeycrisp.
60. What brand of beer does Homer Simpson drink? Duff Beer
61. In November, the biggest film ever (at the time) made its broadcast network television premiere on CBS. Name the film. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
62. Which actor portrayed George Banks, the father in the Father of the Bride? Steve Martin
63. Who played the original George Banks in the 1950 version of Father of the Bride? Spencer Tracy
64. What popular how was Dave Coulier also starring in while hosting America’s Funniest People? Full House
65. What does Danny Tanner do for a living during Season 4 of Full House? He is a morning talk show host on Wake Up, San Francisco.
66. Who was the long-time host of Unsolved Mysteries? Robert Stack
67. Who played Morticia Addams in the 1991 Addams Family movie? Anjelica Huston
68. This book series is an extensive series of instructional reference books intended to present non-intimidating guides for readers new to the various topics covered. Over six thousand related titles have been released in the US so far. Name that series. “For Dummies”
69. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats? Cynthia
70. Name the series of eight novels, one novella, and a children’s book by American author Stephen King. The Dark Tower
71. Who was the Pope in 1991? John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)
72. Which 1991 film starred Keanu Reeves and Patrick Swayze as a federal agent and a surfer, respectively? Point Break
73. Who was the know-it-all mailman and regular patron in Cheers? Cliff Clavin, played by John Ratzenberger
74. Founded in 1927, a famous American Airline went out of business. Name the airline. Pan Am (Pan American World Airways)
75. Who won the World Series in 1991? Minnesota Twins
76. Just before the Persian Gulf War, what was the “Doomsday Clock” set to, according to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists? 17 minutes to midnight
77. What team won the Super Bowl in 1991? New York Giants
78. What was the codename for the Persian Gulf War? Operation Desert Storm
79. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1991? Pittsburgh Penguins
80. Sonic made a cameo appearance in another arcade game before starring in Sonic the Hedgehog. What’s the name of the game? Rad Mobile (1990)
81. In “The Parking Garage,” where is the cast of Seinfeld lost? In a mall parking garage
82. Some names for her include Usagi Tsukino, Serena, and Bunny. What is this heroine commonly called? Sailor Moon
83. Who was the President in 1991? George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
84. Who was Time Magazine’s Man of the Year in 1991? Ted Turner
85. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1991? Julia Roberts
87. Who was the Vice-President in 1991? Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
88. What cable network ran The Adventures of Pete & Pete? Nickelodeon
89. What is the name of the cola cult that the Rescue Rangers encounter in the episode “The Case of the Cola Cult”? The Cola Cult
90. Who did Katie Couric replace on NBC’s The Today Show? Deborah Norville
91. What is the name of the Addams Family’s butler? Lurch
Trivia Team Bonus Questions:
1. What is the name of the Addams Family’s pet lion? Kitty Kat
2. What is the significance of August 29, 1997 in Pop Culture? It’s the date Skynet becomes self-aware and launches a nuclear attack, known as Judgment Day in The Terminator films.
3. What is the name of Jon Arbuckle’s veterinarian and occasional love interest on Garfield? Dr. Liz Wilson
4. After being fired from World Championship Wrestling (NWA) following a contract dispute, Ric Flair made his World Wrestling Federation debut on Prime Time Wrestling wearing what? The “Big Gold Belt” (The NWA Championship Belt)
5. Who may you know from “The President’s Neck Is Missing!”, “Lead Paint: Delicious but Deadly”, “Here Comes the Metric System!”, or “Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House”? Troy McClure (The Simpsons)
6. This Marvel female superhero beat Thanos (off-page) in a Marvel comic book. Name the character. Squirrel Girl
7. What is Squirrel Girl’s secret identity? Doreen (Doreen Allene Green)
8. Who is the official mascot of the Indiana Pacers? Boomer
9. November 9 was “Hurricane Saturday” on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris that were affected by a hurricane. You get one point for each, which you can name. The Golden Girls, Empty Nest and Nurses
10. What life advice does Curly give to Mitch, referring to the “one thing” in City Slickers? He tells Mitch that the secret of life is “just one thing,” which each person must figure out for themselves.
1. In English, this phrase translates to “no trouble,” “no worries,” or “take it easy.” Which song from The Lion King shares this meaning?
2. On Frasier, what is the name of Niles Crane’s wife, who we never see?
3. There was an infamous incident during the women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Who were the two female skaters involved? You must name both to get the point.
4. What was Forrest Gump’s childhood disability?
5. What is the name of the sequel to the 1992Aladdin film?
11. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system.
12. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show. HINT: “You ARE the father.”
13. Who is Cory’s primary teacher and neighbor in Boy Meets World?
14. Who was the Vice-President in 1994?
15. Movie and Pop Culture question. What is a Stargate?
16. Which new villain is introduced as the main antagonist in Season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?
17. Who are the three new Rangers that replace the departing members in Season 2? You get one point for each you can name.
18. Name the two friends Simba met in the jungle when he ran away from home in The Lion King.
19. What candy asks you to “Taste the Rainbow”?
20. The comic book character Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD, has an alter-ego. Who is she?
21. Who made her film debut as Tina Carlyle in The Mask?
22. What device did Sony introduce in 1994 that became one of history’s most popular gaming consoles?
23. Name the actor who first appeared on Law & Order as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy.
24. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?
25. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1994?
26. Robin Leach hosted what upscale TV program?
27. Who drove the Magic School Bus?
28. The Marrakesh Agreement officially created what international organization in 1994?
29. Who plays the bumbling vicar, Father Gerald, in Four Weddings and a Funeral?
30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1994?
31. Who is the butler in the Sheffield household on The Nanny?
32. What series aired from 1994 to 1999, following ACME detectives Zack and Ivy as they pursue an elusive master thief?
33. Which famous musician was NOT born in 1994? Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, or Halsey?
34. What was the name of the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994, an event observed by astronomers worldwide?
35. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1994?
36. You get one point for each of the three sequels to Beverly Hills Cop you can name.
37. TV question. Name the neutral space station designed to foster peace and diplomacy among various interstellar species, including humans, Minbari, Narn, Centauri, and the League of Non-Aligned Worlds.
38. Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen founded an animation studio in 1994. What is it called?
39. What was DreamWorks first film? HINT: IT was released in 1998
40. TV Catchphrase: Who said “The truth is out there”?
41. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ van?
42. Which turtle’s bandana is blue?
43. Who voices Mufasa in The Lion King?
44. What is the popular convenience store in The Simpsons animated television series?
45. Which university do Will and Carlton attend in Season 4 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
46. Who was the Pope in 1994?
47. Who made her final appearance as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210?
48. What Shakespearean play is The Lion King often compared to?
49. HGTV debuted on December 30, 1994. What do those letters stand for?
50. Which character is revealed to be the host for the Phoenix Force in X-Men: The Animated Series?
51. Who was Tonya Harding’s boyfriend and the alleged mastermind behind the 1994 US Olympic skating incident?
52. What division of the FBI do Mulder and Scully work in?
53. What phrase is prominently displayed on the poster in Mulder’s office?
54. Name the former US President who died in New York City at age 81.
55. Cartoon Catchphrase: Who said “Heh heh” on MTV?
56. Who is the time-traveling mutant that seeks to prevent a plague in Season 3 of X-Men: The Animated Series?
57. How many Oscars did Schindler’s List win out of 12 nominations?
58. What type of car was O.J. Simpson in during the infamous June 17, 1994 car chase?
59. Who drove O.J. Simpson in his famous car chase?
60. What is the main project Tim works on throughout Season 3 of Home Improvement?
61. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1994?
62. On November 3rd, three NBC comedies featured storylines centered on blackout events. You get one point for each, which you can name.
63. On show was notably absent from the blackout lineup that night – name the show.
64. Name the NFL with its fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss on January 30, 1994.
65. Dr. Mark Sloan is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on what TV program?
66. What is the name of the fast-food restaurant Doug Funnie and his friends frequently visit?
67. An ABC sitcom starred identical twin sisters who separated at birth and are reunited as adolescents. Who were the actresses in the show?
68. Name the film character who famously said, “Stupid is as stupid does.”
69. What medal does Forrest receive from the US government?
70. Which actress had a recurring role as Ursula Buffay, on Mad About You?
71. What is the name of the government program involving mind control experiments?
72. Which NBA player made a guest appearance in Season 2 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper?
73. This 1994 font is often criticized for being inappropriate for formal settings and professional correspondence.
74. What is the common name for a “quick-response code”?
75. What team won the Super Bowl in 1994?
76. Name the TV character who says “Okilly dokilly”. Hint: He’s a famous cartoon neighbor
77. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “All-righty then”.
78. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “Ssssssmokin!”
79. Who hosted Inside the Actors Studio for 22 seasons?
80. In The Rugrats episode “The Alien,” who do the babies believe is an alien?
81. Who was the President in 1994?
82. What did spokesperson Fred the Baker say every morning?
83. This animated show centered on Jay Sherman, a 36-year-old film critic in New York City, known for his catchphrase, “It stinks!”. Name that program.
84. In 1994, Hershey introduced two new chocolate bars. You get one point for each, which you can name. Both are made with white chocolate.
85. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats?
86. What prompted Frasier Crane to return to Seattle?
87. Which character serves as Frasier’s producer at the radio station?
89. ER and Chicago Hope were two primetime medical dramas. In what city did ER take place?
90. What is a fan of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Posse called?
91. Madonna appeared on a late-night talk show and set a record (at the time) for censored language on a major US network. What show did she make the infamous appearance on?
92. Name the famous two-time world heavyweight boxing champion boxer who started selling grills.
93. What is the full name of George Forman’s Grill?
94. Carlton Banks’ signature dance, affectionately known as “The Carlton,” is typically performed to what song on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?
Trivia Team Bonus Questions:
1. Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed Carlton, mentioned that the dance was inspired by what (or who)? Two different answers are acceptable.
2. Did you know that the Maytag Repair Man has a nickname? What do they call him?
3. Which character is a purple Tasmanian devil and a student at Acme Looniversity in Tiny Toon Adventures?
4. the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption?
5. Can you name either element (#110 or #111) discovered in 1994?
6. Name the rocker who joined the infamous 27 club in April 1994.
7. The Simpson’s Character Jeffrey “Jeff” Albertson is better known as what store owner on the show?
8. What subject does Mr. Feeny teach Cory and his classmates on Boy Meets World?
9. Who replaced Charles Kuralt as CBS News Sunday Morning host in 1994?
10. What animated character was known for saying, “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” ?
The Answers:
94 Trivia Answers For 1994 History
1. In English, this phrase translates to “no trouble,” “no worries,” or “take it easy.” Which song from The Lion King shares this meaning? Hakuna Matata
2. On Frasier, what is the name of Niles Crane’s wife, who we never see? Maris
3. There was an infamous incident during the women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway. Who were the two female skaters involved? You must name both to get the point. Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan
4. What was Forrest Gump’s childhood disability? He had leg braces due to a curved spine.
5. What is the name of the sequel to the 1992 Aladdin film? The sequel is titled The Return of Jafar.
6. Who hosted Star Search from 1983 to 1995? Ed McMahon
7. Name the characters who got married in the two-hour television movie Saved by the Bell: Wedding in Las Vegas. Zack and Kelly
8. Who played the roles of Zach & Kelly? Mark-Paul Gosselaar (Zach) and Tiffani Thiessen (Kelly)
9. On Friends, Ross learns that his ex-wife, Carol, is pregnant with his child. What is that child’s name? Ben
10. Who was the biggest musical artist of 1994? Boyz II Men
11. Name the Microsoft program used from 1987 to 2009; its core functionality includes a word processor, a spreadsheet, and a database management system. Microsoft Works
12. This controversial show ran for thirty-one seasons from September 9, 1991, to September 8, 2022, and broadcast 5,545 episodes. Name that show. HINT: “You ARE the father.” Maury, hosted by Maury Povich
13. Who is Cory’s primary teacher and neighbor in Boy Meets World? Mr. George Feeny
14. Who was the Vice-President in 1994? Al Gore (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)
15. Movie and Pop Culture question. What is a Stargate? A circular device that creates a wormhole, enabling travel (usually to distant planets).
16. Which new villain is introduced as the main antagonist in Season 2 of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? Lord Zedd
17. Who are the three new Rangers that replace the departing members in Season 2? You get one point for each you can name. Rocky (Red Ranger), Adam (Black Ranger), and Aisha (Yellow Ranger)
18. Name the two friends Simba met in the jungle when he ran away from home in The Lion King. Timon and Pumbaa
19. What candy asks you to “Taste the Rainbow”? Skittles
20. The comic book character Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD, has an alter-ego. Who is she? Harley Quinn
21. Who made her film debut as Tina Carlyle in The Mask? Cameron Diaz
22. What device did Sony introduce in 1994 that became one of history’s most popular gaming consoles? The PlayStation
23. Name the actor who first appeared on Law & Order as Executive Assistant District Attorney Jack McCoy. Sam Waterston
24. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s? “Must See TV”
25. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1994? Meg Ryan
26. Robin Leach hosted what upscale TV program? Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous (later hosted with Shari Belafonte)
27. Who drove the Magic School Bus? Ms. Frizzle (Valerie Frizzle)
28. The Marrakesh Agreement officially created what international organization in 1994? The World Trade Organization (WTO)
29. Who plays the bumbling vicar, Father Gerald, in Four Weddings and a Funeral? Rowan Atkinson
30. Who were the NBA Champions in 1994? Houston Rockets
31. Who is the butler in the Sheffield household on The Nanny? Niles
32. What series aired from 1994 to 1999, following ACME detectives Zack and Ivy as they pursue an elusive master thief? Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego?
33. Which famous musician was NOT born in 1994? Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Demi Lovato, or Halsey? Demi Lovato (born August 20, 1992)
34. What was the name of the comet that collided with Jupiter in 1994, an event observed by astronomers worldwide? Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
35. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1994? Keanu Reeves
36. You get one point for each of the three sequels to Beverly Hills Cop you can name. Beverly Hills Cop II, Beverly Hills Cop III and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
37. TV question. Name the neutral space station designed to foster peace and diplomacy among various interstellar species, including humans, Minbari, Narn, Centauri, and the League of Non-Aligned Worlds. Babylon 5
38. Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen founded an animation studio in 1994. What is it called? DreamWorks
39. What was DreamWorks first film? HINT: IT was released in 1998 Antz
40. TV Catchphrase: Who said “The truth is out there”? Fox Mulder on The X-Files (1994-2001)
41. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ van? The Party Wagon
42. Which turtle’s bandana is blue? Leonardo
43. Who voices Mufasa in The Lion King? James Earl Jones
44. What is the popular convenience store in The Simpsons animated television series? The Kwik-E-Mart
45. Which university do Will and Carlton attend in Season 4 of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? University of Los Angeles (ULA)
46. Who was the Pope in 1994? John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)
47. Who made her final appearance as Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills, 90210? Shannon Doherty
48. What Shakespearean play is The Lion King often compared to? Hamlet
49. HGTV debuted on December 30, 1994. What do those letters stand for? Home & Garden Television
50. Which character is revealed to be the host for the Phoenix Force in X-Men: The Animated Series? Jean Grey
51. Who was Tonya Harding’s boyfriend and the alleged mastermind behind the 1994 US Olympic skating incident? Jeff Gillooly
52. What division of the FBI do Mulder and Scully work in? The X-Files division
53. What phrase is prominently displayed on the poster in Mulder’s office? “I Want to Believe.”
54. Name the former US President who died in New York City at age 81. Richard Nixon
55. Cartoon Catchphrase: Who said “Heh heh” on MTV? Beavis and Butt-Head on Beavis and Butt-head
56. Who is the time-traveling mutant that seeks to prevent a plague in Season 3 of X-Men: The Animated Series? Cable returns to stop the spread of the techno-organic virus
57. How many Oscars did Schindler’s List win out of 12 nominations? 7
58. What type of car was O.J. Simpson in during the infamous June 17, 1994 car chase? A White Ford Bronco.
59. Who drove O.J. Simpson in his famous car chase? Al Cowlings
60. What is the main project Tim works on throughout Season 3 of Home Improvement? Building his hot rod
61. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1994? New York Rangers
62. On November 3rd, three NBC comedies featured storylines centered on blackout events. You get one point for each, which you can name. Mad About You, Friends, and Madman of the People.
63. On show was notably absent from the blackout lineup that night – name the show. Seinfeld
64. Name the NFL with its fourth consecutive Super Bowl loss on January 30, 1994. The Buffalo Bills
65. Dr. Mark Sloan is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on what TV program? Diagnosis: Murder
66. What is the name of the fast-food restaurant Doug Funnie and his friends frequently visit? The Honker Burger
67. An ABC sitcom starred identical twin sisters who separated at birth and are reunited as adolescents. Who were the actresses in the show? Real-life twins Tia and Tamera Mowry on Sister, Sister
68. Name the film character who famously said, “Stupid is as stupid does.” Forrest Gump
69. What medal does Forrest receive from the US government? The Medal of Honor
70. Which actress had a recurring role as Ursula Buffay, on Mad About You? Lisa Kudrow portrayed Ursula Buffay – a waitress and twin sister of Phoebe Buffay.
71. What is the name of the government program involving mind control experiments? Project MKUltra
72. Which NBA player made a guest appearance in Season 2 of Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper? Tim Hardaway
73. This 1994 font is often criticized for being inappropriate for formal settings and professional correspondence. Comic Sans
74. What is the common name for a “quick-response code”? QR Code
75. What team won the Super Bowl in 1994? Dallas Cowboys
76. Name the TV character who says “Okilly dokilly”. Hint: He’s a famous cartoon neighbor Ned Flanders
77. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “All-righty then”. Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
78. Name the fictional movie character known for saying “Ssssssmokin!” The Mask
79. Who hosted Inside the Actors Studio for 22 seasons? James Lipton (1994-2018)
80. In The Rugrats episode “The Alien,” who do the babies believe is an alien? Tommy’s new neighbor
81. Who was the President in 1994? Bill Clinton (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)
82. What did spokesperson Fred the Baker say every morning? “Time to make the donuts” – for Dunkin Donuts
83. This animated show centered on Jay Sherman, a 36-year-old film critic in New York City, known for his catchphrase, “It stinks!”. Name that program The Critic (starring Joh Lovitz)
84. In 1994, Hershey introduced two new chocolate bars. You get one point for each, which you can name. Both are made with white chocolate. Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme and Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Mint
85. What is the name of Angelica’s favorite doll, often seen on Rugrats? Cynthia
86. What prompted Frasier Crane to return to Seattle? Frasier returned to Seattle for a fresh start and his new radio call-in show host job.
87. Which character serves as Frasier’s producer at the radio station? Roz Doyle
88. What country won the FIFA World Cup in 1994? Brazil
89. ER and Chicago Hope were two primetime medical dramas. In what city did ER take place? Chicago
90. What is a fan of the hip-hop group Insane Clown Posse called? A Juggalo
91. Madonna appeared on a late-night talk show and set a record (at the time) for censored language on a major US network. What show did she make the infamous appearance on? CBS’s Late Show with David Letterman
92. Name the famous two-time world heavyweight boxing champion boxer who started selling grills. George Foreman
93. What is the full name of George Forman’s Grill? George Foreman Lean Mean Fat-Reducing Grilling Machine
94. Carlton Banks’ signature dance, affectionately known as “The Carlton,” is typically performed to what song on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air? Tom Jones’ 1965 hit It’s Not Unusual.
Trivia Team Bonus Answers:
1. Alfonso Ribeiro, who portrayed Carlton, mentioned that the dance was inspired by what (or who)? Courteney Cox’s moves in Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” music video and Eddie Murphy’s “white man dance” routine from his comedy special
2. Did you know that the Maytag Repair Man has a nickname? What do they call him? Ol’ Lonely
3. Which character is a purple Tasmanian devil and a student at Acme Looniversity in Tiny Toon Adventures? Dizzy Devil
4. the first commercially grown genetically engineered food to be granted a license for human consumption? Tomato (Flavr Savr tomato, to be specific)
5. Can you name either element (#110 or #111) discovered in 1994? Darmstadtium (110) or Roentgenium (111)
6. Name the rocker who joined the infamous 27 club in April 1994. Kurt Cobain
7. The Simpson’s Character Jeffrey “Jeff” Albertson is better known as what store owner on the show? Comic Book Guy
8. What subject does Mr. Feeny teach Cory and his classmates on Boy Meets World? Social Studies.
9. Who replaced Charles Kuralt as CBS News Sunday Morning host in 1994? Charles Osgood
10. What animated character was known for saying, “Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!” ? Ms. Frizzle (played by Lily Tomlin)
Bad music and all of the worst songs are subjective, we admit. Often, the songs on this are loved by many but hated even more by others.
This section is devoted entirely to the worst songs of all time. Well, maybe not the all-time worst written songs or worst performances of all time. Perhaps “Really irritating songs that used to be popular songs” would be a better title. On the other hand, there are people reading the list below and saying to themselves ‘these are the greatest hits of all time!”
These are songs that, admit it or not, we all knew and mostly liked when they first came out. These are songs that make us cringe when we hear them now in front of loved ones. What were we thinking?
How does one define a “bad song”?
Sometimes they are just too ‘catchy’ or we have heard them far too many times for a single lifetime. You may love a particular ditty and the person next to you may give you a look of horror, disdain, and even a little pity when they realize that you are enjoying that sound coming out of the speakers.
We’re not talking about music genres here. Parents/Adults have been whining about what the “kids” were listening to since the 1920’s. That nasty Charleston stuff that evolved into that Sinful Swinging, that enabled Elvis to gyrate, leading to Tina Turner showing some leg, Jim Morrison performing nude, Ozzie biting live bats, the Sex Pistols urinating on stage, James Brown singing about his “Sex Machine”, and Eminem flipping the world “the bird” at the 2000 Grammys.
Don’t tell us “today’s music is terrible”. You sound like your mom talking about those long-haired, unkempt bad boys in “The Beatles”, or her mom harping about Elvis. Or those teachers who banned swing dancing at the school dances during World War II. Music marches in.
People like Pat Boone tried to make R & B/rock-n-roll acceptable to the masses, yet, for all his pop music success, his greatest achievement was the fathering of his daughter, Debbie Boone, who went on to record one of the most successful bad songs of all time, “You Light Up My Life”, lasting 10 weeks at Billboard’s number one, and over 20 weeks in the Top 40 in 1977. She won the Grammy for the best new artist as well. She never charted again, which is just fine for those of us who heard it, on average, a hundred thousand times that Summer of ’77.
(BTW – the 70s was the list filled the fastest, followed by the 2000s with the 90s close behind.) (BTW2 – The further back we go, the more complaints we seem to get about the “worst” selections. Time is very kind to bad songs, apparently.)
The 2000s – Worst Songs
1. Popozao – Kevin Federline
2. American Pie – Madonna
3. Magic – B.o.B Featuring Rivers Cuomo
4. All Day Long I Dream About Sex – JC Chasez
5. Lonely – Akon
6. Who Let The Dogs Out – Baha Men
7. Butterfly – Crazytown
8. I’m A Girl, Not Yet a Woman – Britney Spears
9. My Humps – Black Eyed Peas
10. I Played Chicken With A Train – Cowboy Troy
11. Black and Yellow – Wiz Khalifa
12. It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp – Djay f/ Shug (OSCAR WINNING SONG)
13. Country Girl – DF Dub
14. Las Ketchup – The Ketchup Song
15. Shut Up – Kelly Osbourne
16. Ring The Alarm – Beyonce
17. Starry Eyed Surprized – Oakenfold
18. Laffy Taffy – D4L
19. Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus
20. A Little Less Conversation – Elvis vs JXL
21. She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy – Kenny Chesney
22. Sorry – Justin Guarini
23. Friday – Rebecca Black
24. Pimpin’ All Over The World – Ludacris Featuring Bobby Valentino
25. Unfaithful – Rihanna
26. Hey Ma – Cam’ron feat. Juelz Santana, Feekey Zekey and Toya
27. Grillz – Nelly, featuring Paul Wall, Ali & Gipp
28. Beautiful Soul – Jessie McCartney
29. Your Body Is a Wonderland – John Mayer
30. Picture – Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow
31. American Life – Madonna
32. Float On – Modest Mouse
33. She Bangs – Ricky Martin
34. I’m Real – Jennifer Lopez
35. You’re Beautiful – James Blunt
36. I’m In Love With A Stripper – T. Pain with Mike Jones
37. I Kissed A Girl – Katy Perry
38. Sorry 2004 – Ruben Studdard
39. Catch My Disease – Ben Lee
40. Black Suits Comin’ – Will Smith
The Nineties’ – Worst Songs
1. You Must Love Me – Madonna
2. I Can’t Dance – Genesis
3. Rico Suave – Gerardo
4. Achy Breaky Heart – Billy Ray Cyrus
5. Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
6. 2 Legit 2 Quit – M.C. Hammer
7. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
8. Informer – Snow
9. Life – Des’ree
10. U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
11. Cantaloop – US3
12. Champagne Supernova – Oasis
13. All For Love – Bryan Adams, Rod Stewart, and Sting
14. My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion (Totally controversial as a bad song)
15. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
16. This Kiss – Faith Hill
17. Let Her Cry – Hootie and the Blowfish
18. I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
19. Peaches – The Presidents of the United States
20. The Only Thing That Looks Good On Me Is You – Bryan Adams
21. Good Stuff – B-52s
22. I Finally Found Someone – Bryan Adams and Barbra Streisand
23. Fly Away – Lenny Kravitz
24. One Of Us – Joan Osborne
25. Higher – Creed
26. Lump – Presidents of the United States of America
27. Are You Jimmy Ray? – Jimmy Ray
28. Believe – Cher
29. Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough – Patty Smyth and Don Henley
30. Roam – B-52s
31. Shiny Happy People – R.E.M.
32. Play That Funky Music – Vanilla Ice
33. Faith – Limp Bizkit
34. Ironic – Alanis Morrisette
35. Can I Touch You… There? – Michael Bolton
36. One Headlight – The Wallflowers
37. If I Was Your Mother – Bon Jovi
38. Barbie Girl – Aqua
39. Something Happened On The Way To Heaven – Phil Collins
40. Macarena – Los Del Rio
The Eighties’ – Worst Songs
1. Morning Train (9 to 5) – Sheena Easton
2. The Girl Is Mine – Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney
3. To All the Girls I Loved Before – Julio Iglesias and Willie Nelson
27. On The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare,” who is the main antagonist trying to harm Bart?
28. What is the name of the town where Phil Conners relives the same day repeatedly in Groundhog Day?
29. Which song plays on Phil’s alarm clock each morning, signaling the start of the repeated day?
30. What is the name of the company responsible for cloning the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park?
31. Which actor provided the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: The Animated series?
32. Catchphrase: Who said “It’s a good thing”?
33. Who were the top three female artists in 1993? You get one point for each name you can name.
34. What magazine notation did Yasser Arafat, F.W. de Klerk, Nelson Mandela, and Yitzhak Rabin achieve in 1993?
35. In “The Puffy Shirt,” Seinfeld episode, what does Jerry Seinfeld unknowingly agree to wear?
36. Another Seinfeld question. What is George’s alias in “The Marine Biologist”?
37. Who was the bar’s resident know-it-all, often sharing obscure trivia on Cheers?
38. In Demolition Man, what restaurant chain emerged victorious in the Franchise Wars?
39. In Europe, it was another restaurant chain. Name it.
40. Who is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on Diagnosis: Murder?
41. Who are the Primary Characters in The Land Before Time series? You get one point for each of the seven you can name.
42. Which two X-Men characters get married at the beginning of Season 2 of X-Men: The Animated Series?
43. Despite the title of the 1990 novel and 1993 movie Jurassic Park, most of the dinosaurs depicted in these sources were not from the Jurassic period. What period were they from?
44. Who said, “I’m not a role model… Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.”?
45. Who won the World Series in 1993?
46. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”?
47. Who portrayed Billy Campbell from Season 1 through Season 7 of Melrose Place?
48. Which villain is the primary antagonist in Season 1 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?
49. Who moved in with Frasier, altering his independent lifestyle in Seattle?
50. What was the name of Martin Crane’s dog?
51. What superhero alter ego does Doug Funnie frequently imagine himself as?
52. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey don’t play that!”?
53. On The Nanny, how many children does Maxwell Sheffield have, and what are their names? One point for each you can name.
54. Who played the role of Fran Fine in The Nanny?
55. Name the popular video game released in 1993 that is credited with popularizing the first-person shooter genre.
56. Which well-known television personality does Tim compete against in the “Great Race” episode of Home Improvement?
57. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1993?
58. Yes or No. Is the film The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom based on a real-life event?
59. Name the comedian known for the phrase “You Might Be A Redneck.”
60. What is the relationship between the two main characters, both named Pete, in The Adventures of Pete & Pete?
61. What is the name of the roadrunner character, Calamity Coyote’s frequent target in Tiny Toon Adventures?
62. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1993?
63. Who was the mysterious figure often seen in the background, associated with government conspiracies in The X-Files?
64. Who is The Simpsons character known for yelling “Skinner!”?
65. This advertising question was created by the advertising agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993. Say it.
66. Which character is known for his adamantium claws and rapid healing factor in X-Men: The Animated Series?
67. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Couple Alive in 1993?
68. What is the primary setting of the film A Nightmare Before Christmas?
69. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Who is the main protagonist of A Nightmare Before Christmas, and what is his title?
70. What is the iconic line Dr. Ian Malcolm says about the unpredictability of life in Jurassic Park?
71. TV Catchphrase: Who said “I’m listening”?
72. The series finale of this show, titled “One for the Road,” aired on May 20, 1993. It was watched by 80.4 million people, making it one of the most-watched television finales ever. What show?
73. What was the film Cool Runnings about?
74. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s?
75. Who are the purple-haired twin girls in Bart Simpson’s class at Springfield Elementary School?
76. Who helps Lisa Simpson start her jazz band in “Lisa’s Sax”?
77. Who were the NBA Champions in 1993?
78. Who are Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner?
79. Which network aired The Chevy Chase Show?
80. How long did The Chevy Chase Show run before being canceled?
81. Who was the Vice-President in 1993?
82. What is The Simpsons annual Halloween special called?
83. Who was the Pope in 1993?
84. Who was the President in 1993?
85. Which real-life figure does Liam Neeson portray in Schindler’s List?
86. What (if any) Academy Awards did Schindler’s List and Steven Spielberg win?
87. Who guest starred as Will’s father in “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
88. Who is the billionaire founder of Jurassic Park in the film?
89. On The Rugrats episode “Tooth or Dare,” which character loses their first tooth?
90. What is Dr. Michaela Quinn’s hometown?
91. Who was the director of Hocus Pocus? HINT: He was also the choreographer for Dirty Dancing (1987) and The High School Musical Series (2006-2008)
92. The fourth season finale of this FOX TV show included guests Johnny Carson, Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler, Luke Perry, Elizabeth Taylor, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Barry White – name that show.
93. In the Seinfeld Season 4 finale, “The Pilot,” what major decision does Kramer make?.
Trivia Team Bonus Questions
1. During Kramer’s storyline in “The Pilot,” what fictional show does he appear on, and what role does he play?
2. Who is the Taylor family’s wise and eccentric neighbor, often seen speaking over the backyard fence on Home Improvement?
3. In 1993, Michael J. Nelson debuted as the new host of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Who did he replace?
4. What was the name of the first show Emeril Lagasse hosted?
5. This song is the opening theme to the TV show Cops. You get one point to name the song and two additional points if you can name the artist.
6. Which character develops a crush on Doug Funnie’s sister, Judy, in “Doug’s Worst Nightmare”?
7. Which actor provides the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm?
8. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Which iconic Batman villain plays a significant role in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and who voices this character?
9. In the Season 5 premiere of Quantum Leap, into whose life does Dr. Sam Beckett leap, involving a significant historical event?
10. What is the name of the city the Power Rangers protect?
Super Bonus Point Question. There are six answers- you get one point for each you can name. What animal sounds were mixed to create the T. Rex’s roar in Jurassic Park? HINT: Not a cat or turtle
The Answers:
93 Trivia Answers For 1993 History
1. Who directed the 1993 film Jurassic Park? Steven Spielberg
2. What number, in English, is the Roman numeral XXVII? 27
3. Who was the first solo performer at the Super Bowl? Michael Jackson (Super Bowl XXVII)
4. Who fill David Letterman’s old program after The Tonight Show on NBC? Conan O’Brien
5. How does Cheers end in the series finale? Sam closes the bar, turns off the lights, and straightens a picture, symbolizing his deep connection to Cheers.
6. What team won the Super Bowl in 1993? Dallas Cowboys
7. Movie question. The Firm is based on a novel by which author? John Grisham
8. Name the popular tabletop and digital collectible card game created by Richard Garfield> HINT: It is produced by Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering
9. Who portrays the character of Daniel Hillard, who disguises himself as Mrs. Doubtfire? Robin Williams
10. What is the source material for the film Mrs. Doubtfire? The 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by Anne Fine
11. Cartoonist Peter Steiner drew a cartoon for The New Yorker with the phrase, “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a <blank>.” Fill in the blank. Dog. “On the Internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.”
12. Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, and Christina Aguilera joined the cast of a Disney Channel series in 1993. What was the name of that program? The New Mickey Mouse Club
13. What is the name of Cory Matthews’ best friend introduced in Boy Meets World? Shawn Hunter
14. Who was the lead vocalist of the band 4 Non-Blondes, known for their 1993 hit What’s Up?? Linda Perry
15. What is the name of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ human ally who works as a TV reporter? April O’Neil
16. Who is the Turtles’ primary villain? Shredder
17. What real-life person inspired the original 1960s TV series on which The Fugitive is based? The case of Dr. Sam Sheppard, who was wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife
18. What major award did Tommy Lee Jones receive for his performance in The Fugitive? The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
19. Which 1993 film features a young boy who befriends a captive orca whale? Free Willy
20. Who became the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993? Toni Morrison
21. Which actress played on Melrose Place as Amanda Woodward? Heather Locklear
22. Duke the Dog is the spokesanimal for what canned product? Bush’s Baked Beans
23. The final episode of Soul Train was broadcast in 1993. Who was the host of Soul Train? Don Cornelius
24. Name the film featuring Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed. HINT: Seattle Sleepless in Seattle
25. Which actors portray the lead characters, Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed? Tom Hanks plays Sam Baldwin, and Meg Ryan portrays Annie Reed.
26. What was the primary goal of The Maastricht Treaty? Creation of the European Union
27. On The Simpsons episode “Cape Feare,” who is the main antagonist trying to harm Bart? Sideshow Bob
28. What is the name of the town where Phil Conners relives the same day repeatedly in Groundhog Day? Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
29. Which song plays on Phil’s alarm clock each morning, signaling the start of the repeated day? I Got You Babe by Sonny & Cher
30. What is the name of the company responsible for cloning the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park? InGen (International Genetic Technologies)
31. Which actor provided the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: The Animated series? Kevin Conroy
32. Catchphrase: Who said “It’s a good thing”? Martha Stewart on Martha Stewart Living
33. Who were the top three female artists in 1993? You get one point for each name you can name. Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Janet Jackson
34. What magazine notation did Yasser Arafat, F.W. de Klerk, Nelson Mandela, and Yitzhak Rabin achieve in 1993? They shared Time Magazine’s “Man of the Year.”
35. In “The Puffy Shirt,” Seinfeld episode, what does Jerry Seinfeld unknowingly agree to wear? A puffy pirate shirt
36. Another Seinfeld question. What is George’s alias in “The Marine Biologist”? Art Vandelay
37. Who was the bar’s resident know-it-all, often sharing obscure trivia on Cheers? Cliff Clavin
38. In Demolition Man, what restaurant chain emerged victorious in the Franchise Wars? Taco Bell
39. In Europe, it was another restaurant chain. Name it. Pizza Hut
40. Who is the chief of internal medicine at Community General Hospital on Diagnosis: Murder? A: Dr. Mark Sloan
41. Who are the Primary Characters in The Land Before Time series? You get one point for each of the seven you can name. Spike, Ducky, Cera, Littlefoot, Petrie, Chomper, and Ruby (TV was her first appearance)
42. Which two X-Men characters get married at the beginning of Season 2 of X-Men: The Animated Series? Cyclops (Scott Summers) and Jean Grey
43. Despite the title of the 1990 novel and 1993 movie Jurassic Park, most of the dinosaurs depicted in these sources were not from the Jurassic period. What period were they from? Cretaceous period
44. Who said, “I’m not a role model… Just because I dunk a basketball doesn’t mean I should raise your kids.”? Charles Barkley
45. Who won the World Series in 1993? Toronto Blue Jays
46. TV Catchphrase: Who said, “Did I do that?”? Steve Urkel on Family Matters (1989-1997)
47. Who portrayed Billy Campbell from Season 1 through Season 7 of Melrose Place? Andrew Shue
48. Which villain is the primary antagonist in Season 1 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? Rita Repulsa
49. Who moved in with Frasier, altering his independent lifestyle in Seattle? His father, Martin Crane, is a retired police officer with a disability, along with his dog.
50. What was the name of Martin Crane’s dog? Eddie
51. What superhero alter ego does Doug Funnie frequently imagine himself as? Quailman
52. Catchphrase: Who said, “Homey don’t play that!”? Homey the Clown on In Living Color
53. On The Nanny, how many children does Maxwell Sheffield have, and what are their names? One point for each you can name. A: He has three children: Margaret “Maggie,” Brighton, and Grace “Gracie” Sheffield
54. Who played the role of Fran Fine in The Nanny? Fran Dresher
55. Name the popular video game released in 1993 that is credited with popularizing the first-person shooter genre. Doom
56. Which well-known television personality does Tim compete against in the “Great Race” episode of Home Improvement? Bob Vila
57. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1993? Cindy Crawford
58. Yes or No. Is the film The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom based on a real-life event? Yes. It is based on the true story of Wanda Holloway, who tried to put out a hit on one of her daughter’s classmates (and the girl’s mother) to advance her own daughter’s Middle school cheerleading career.
59. Name the comedian known for the phrase “You Might Be A Redneck.” Jeff Foxworthy
60. What is the relationship between the two main characters, both named Pete, in The Adventures of Pete & Pete? They are brothers (Big Pete & Little Pete)
61. What is the name of the roadrunner character, Calamity Coyote’s frequent target in Tiny Toon Adventures? Little Beeper
62. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1993? Montreal Canadiens
63. Who was the mysterious figure often seen in the background, associated with government conspiracies in The X-Files? The Cigarette Smoking Man
64. Who is The Simpsons character known for yelling “Skinner!”? Superintendent Chalmers
65. This advertising question was created by the advertising agency Goodby Silverstein & Partners for the California Milk Processor Board in 1993. Say it. Got Milk?
66. Which character is known for his adamantium claws and rapid healing factor in X-Men: The Animated Series? Wolverine, also known as Logan.
67. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Couple Alive in 1993? Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford
68. What is the primary setting of the film A Nightmare Before Christmas? Halloween Town
69. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Who is the main protagonist of A Nightmare Before Christmas, and what is his title? Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King
70. What is the iconic line Dr. Ian Malcolm says about the unpredictability of life in Jurassic Park? Life finds a way (Life, uh, finds a way.)
71. TV Catchphrase: Who said “I’m listening”? Frasier Crane on Frasier
72. The series finale of this show, titled “One for the Road,” aired on May 20, 1993. It was watched by 80.4 million people, making it one of the most-watched television finales ever. What show? Cheers
73. What was the film Cool Runnings about? Jamaican athletes who form a bobsled team and compete in the Winter Olympics despite having no experience in the sport.
74. What advertising slogan did NBC use to brand its primetime blocks during the 1990s? “Must See TV”
75. Who are the purple-haired twin girls in Bart Simpson’s class at Springfield Elementary School? Sherri and Terri Mackleberry
76. Who helps Lisa Simpson start her jazz band in “Lisa’s Sax”? Bleeding Gums Murphy
77. Who were the NBA Champions in 1993? Chicago Bulls
78. Who are Yakko, Wakko, and Dot Warner? Warner siblings (or just the Warners) are the protagonists of the Animaniacs.
79. Which network aired The Chevy Chase Show? Fox
80. How long did The Chevy Chase Show run before being canceled? Six weeks
81. Who was the Vice-President in 1993? Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993) Al Gore (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)
82. What is The Simpsons annual Halloween special called? The Treehouse or Horror
83. Who was the Pope in 1993? John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)
84. Who was the President in 1993? George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993) Bill Clinton (January 20, 1993 – January 20, 2001)
85. Which real-life figure does Liam Neeson portray in Schindler’s List? Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust
86. What (if any) Academy Awards did Schindler’s List and Steven Spielberg win? The film earned Spielberg his first Academy Award for Best Director and also won Best Picture.
87. Who guest starred as Will’s father in “Papa’s Got a Brand New Excuse” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Ben Vereen
88. Who is the billionaire founder of Jurassic Park in the film? John Hammond, portrayed by Richard Attenborough.
89. On The Rugrats episode “Tooth or Dare,” which character loses their first tooth? Angelica
90. What is Dr. Michaela Quinn’s hometown? Boston, Massachusetts (Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman)
91. Who was the director of Hocus Pocus? HINT: He was also the choreographer for Dirty Dancing (1987) and The High School Musical Series (2006-2008) Kenny Ortega
92. The fourth season finale of this FOX TV show included guests Johnny Carson, Hugh Hefner, Bette Midler, Luke Perry, Elizabeth Taylor, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Barry White – name that show. The Simpsons
93. In the Seinfeld Season 4 finale, “The Pilot,” what major decision does Kramer make? A: Kramer leaves New York to pursue a career in Los Angeles.
Trivia Team Bonus Answers
1. During Kramer’s storyline in “The Pilot,” what fictional show does he appear on, and what role does he play? Kramer appears on Murphy Brown as Murphy’s new secretary, “Steven Snell.”
2. Who is the Taylor family’s wise and eccentric neighbor, often seen speaking over the backyard fence on Home Improvement? Wilson
3. In 1993, Michael J. Nelson debuted as the new host of Mystery Science Theater 3000. Who did he replace? Joel Hodgson
4. What was the name of the first show Emeril Lagasse hosted? How To Boil Water (Emeril Live, debuted in 1997)
5. This song is the opening theme to the TV show Cops. You get one point to name the song and two additional points if you can name the artist. Bad Boys by Inner Circle
6. Which character develops a crush on Doug Funnie’s sister, Judy, in “Doug’s Worst Nightmare”? Roger Klotz
7. Which actor provides the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm? Kevin Conroy
8. You must answer both parts of this question, worth one and a half points. Which iconic Batman villain plays a significant role in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and who voices this character? The Joker, voiced by Mark Hamill.
9. In the Season 5 premiere of Quantum Leap, into whose life does Dr. Sam Beckett leap, involving a significant historical event? Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of President John F. Kennedy.
10. What is the name of the city the Power Rangers protect? Angel Grove
Super Bonus Point Question. There are six answers- you get one point for each you can name. What animal sounds were mixed to create the T. Rex’s roar in Jurassic Park? HINT: Not a cat or turtle It was a composite of sounds from a dog, penguin, tiger, alligator, and baby elephant
6. What NBC show was about the fictional couple Paul and Jamie Buchman?
7. Who played the roles of Paul and Jamie Buckman?
8. Which actor portrays the Penguin’s father in Batman Returns?
9. Name the actress who portrays Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act.
10. What was the name of The Golden Girls‘ spin-off, that lasted just one season? Hint: It featured Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Cheech Marin
11. An A-list singer/actress appears surprisedly during a “Coffee Talk” sketch with Mike Myers, Madonna, and Roseanne Barr on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Name that performer.
12. What is the name of Barney’s green triceratops friend?
13. Who plays the Rockford Peaches manager, Jimmy Dugan?
14. What nickname is given to Madonna’s character, Mae, in A League of Their Own?
15. Who was the biggest musical artist or group of 1992?
16. Name the Presidential candidate who appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show, playing a saxophone.
17. In the pilot episode, Which character moves into the Melrose Place apartment complex?
18. Which character is the town’s sheriff and a central figure in Picket Fences?
19. Name the actor who played the role of Sheriff Jimmy Brock.
20. In “A Streetcar Named Marge,” which musical does Marge star in on The Simpsons?
21. What network broadcasts the Kids’ Choice Awards live for the first time?
22. Movie question. Which actor portrays Sergeant Joseph “Joe” Bomowski?
23. Who plays Joe’s meddlesome mother, Tutti Bomowski?
24. Who was the 3rd-party US Presidential candidate who received over 19 million votes?
25. What unusual trait does Murder She Wrote’s Jessica Fletcher have regarding transportation?
26. One of the most expensive videos ever, a Guns N’ Roses’ power ballad premiered on MTV’s 1992 Headbangers Ball. Name that tune.
27. What book series is R.L. Stine best known for?
28. What is the title of the first book in the Goosebumps series?
29. Movie question. Who played the role of pop star Rachel Marron?
30. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1992?
31. Full Moon Over Miami was a one-off programming block of a three-way, two-hour crossover event airs on NBC. It involved three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris. You get one point for each show you can name.
32. This character is best known for appearing in the supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. HINT: He had an off-Broadway Musical in 1997.
33. When it opened, this was the largest mall in the United States. What is it called? HINT: About 40 million people visit the mall annually, mostly from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Illinois and Ohio.
34. What animal is associated with Oswald Cobblepot’s character?
35. What team won the Super Bowl in 1992?
36. In 2009, TV Guide named what episode of Seinfeld as the greatest television episode of all time?
37. What song do Wayne and his friends sing along to in the car in Wayne’s World?
38. Which Wayne’s World actor did not know the words to Bohemian Rhapsody?
39. What was the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time?
40. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1992?
41. This video game featured the introduction of Sonic’s sidekick, Miles “Tails” Prower. Name the game.
42. The National Livestock and Meat Board launched this ad campaign in 1992, and it had a five-word catchphrase. Say the phrase. HINT: They still use it.
43. What do the numbers 210, 726, 909, 840, and 917 have in common in American technology? HINT: It’s not your ZIP code, but it helps people reach you!
44. Who is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles‘ mentor and father figure?
45. What species is Splinter?
46. Which two future pop stars appeared on Barney & Friends as children? You get one point for each you can name.
47. What was the theme song’s title for The Heights, and what notable achievement did it reach?
48. “Al” Simmons is better known as what comic book and film character?
49. Name the comic book artist/writer who created Spawn.
50. What is the name of the school that the main characters attend in Tiny Toon Adventures?
51. On April 25, 1992, ABC broadcast the series finales of three popular shows. You get one point for each, which you can name.
52. In “Joker’s Favor,” which character makes her first appearance in Batman: The Animated Series, becoming a significant figure in the Batman universe?
53. Which city serves as the primary setting for Aladdin?
54. Robert Atkins wrote a very popular book in 1992. What is it called?
55. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, What animal is associated with 1992?
56. On the Seinfeld episode “The Bubble Boy,” what game causes a dispute?
57. Who was the President in 1992?
58. On Saved By The Bell, who is the principal of Bayside High?
59. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1992?
60. This American media franchise is centered on a series of fighting video games originally developed by Midway Games in 1992. HINT: It features finishing moves known as “Fatalities.”
61. Cartoon Question. Who is Doug Funnie’s best friend, known for his distinctive honking laugh?
62. Name the character who is Doug’s primary love interest throughout the series.
63. What subject does Mark Cooper teach in Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper?
64. Where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas vacation in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
65. Who ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live?
66. This controversial show ran from show ran for twenty-seven seasons from September 30, 1991, to July 26, 2018, in which it broadcast 3,891 episodes. HINT: “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!”
67. Who is the hip-hop guest star as Jazz’s wife in “The Butler Did It” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
68. How many days does Murtaugh have left before retirement at the film start of Lethal Weapon 3?
69. Who was the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour?
70. What holiday is featured in Batman Returns?
71. What is the name of the television show that Roseanne and Jackie appear on after winning the lottery on Roseanne?
72. Who was the Pope in 1992?
73. Which episode features The Rugrats searching for Reptar at a movie theater?
74. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker for most of Batman: The Animated Series?
75. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker on Batman: The Animated Series?
77. You get one point for each of the five original Wiggles members you can name.
78. What was the name of Carla’s ex-husband on Cheers, who made several appearances throughout the series?
79. Who retired from NBC’s The Tonight Show after 30 years as host?
80. In Full House, what was Joey Gladstone’s profession?
81. Reservoir Dogs featured six “Mr” characters with associated colors. You get one point for each, which you can name. HINT: There was no Mr. Black.
82. What Simpsons character is a parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger?
83. What brand of beer did the Swedish Bikini Team represent?
84. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the name of the superhero alter ego that Stimpy becomes in “The Boy Who Cried Rat!”?
85. Anime question. Makoto Kino, Rei Hino, and Ami Mizuno are a trio in what popular anime franchise?
86. What are the trio’s better-known names? You get one point for each.
88. Name the band who said, “Here we are now, entertain us!”.
89. Who were the NBA Champions in 1992?
90. Who was the Vice-President in 1992?
91. It took 202 years, 7 months, and 10 days, but this Amendment to the US Constitution became law in 1992. Which Amendment was it|?
92. On what syndicated TV show did Pamela Anderson become a star
Trivia Team Bonus Questions
1. What was Pam Anderson’s character named on Baywatch?
2. What is Simpsons’ Principal W. Seymour Skinner’s real (birth) name?
3. What is the name of Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger in Aladdin?
4. Who played the role of “Newman” on Seinfeld?
5. What famous department store inspired Duncan’s Toy Chest in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York?
6. Who was the wife of Luke Skywalker and the mother of Ben Skywalker?
7. What is the best-selling Pinball Machine of all time?
8. George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot participated in the first 1992 presidential debate. Name the host/moderator.
10. Which character is revealed to be Professor Xavier’s stepbrother in X-Men: The Animated Series?
Super Bonus Question. It’s worth 10 points.
Based on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, what is Indiana Jones’s full birth name and birthdate?
1. Disney movie question. What is the name of Aladdin‘s pet monkey? Aladdin’s pet monkey is named Abu.
2. What is the primary function of the Sentinels introduced in X-Men: The Animated Series? The Sentinels are giant robots designed to hunt and capture mutants.
3. Which actor portrays Lt. Daniel Kaffee? HINT: In A Few Good Men Tom Cruise
4. Who vomited into the lap of Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa at a state dinner? US President George H. W. Bush
5. Who won the World Series in 1992? Toronto Blue Jays
6. What NBC show was about the fictional couple Paul and Jamie Buchman? Mad About You
7. Who played the roles of Paul and Jamie Buckman? Paul Reiser and Helen Hunt, respectively.
8. Which actor portrays the Penguin’s father in Batman Returns? Paul Reubens
9. Name the actress who portrays Sister Mary Patrick in Sister Act. Kathy Najimy
10. What was the name of The Golden Girls‘ spin-off, that lasted just one season? Hint: It featured Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty and Cheech Marin The Golden Palace
11. An A-list singer/actress appears surprisedly during a “Coffee Talk” sketch with Mike Myers, Madonna, and Roseanne Barr on NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Name that performer. Barbra Streisand
12. What is the name of Barney’s green triceratops friend? Baby Bop
13. Who plays the Rockford Peaches manager, Jimmy Dugan? Tom Hanks, in A League of Their Own
14. What nickname is given to Madonna’s character, Mae, in A League of Their Own? “All the Way” Mae
15. Who was the biggest musical artist or group of 1992? Boys II Men
16. Name the Presidential candidate who appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show, playing a saxophone. Bill Clinton
17. In the pilot episode, Which character moves into the Melrose Place apartment complex? Alison Parker
18. Which character is the town’s sheriff and a central figure in Picket Fences? Sheriff Jimmy Brock
19. Name the actor who played the role of Sheriff Jimmy Brock. Tom Skerritt
20. In “A Streetcar Named Marge,” which musical does Marge star in on The Simpsons? A musical version of A Streetcar Named Desire.
21. What network broadcasts the Kids’ Choice Awards live for the first time? Nickelodeon
22. Movie question. Which actor portrays Sergeant Joseph “Joe” Bomowski? Sylvester Stallone, in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
23. Who plays Joe’s meddlesome mother, Tutti Bomowski? Estelle Getty
24. Who was the 3rd-party US Presidential candidate who received over 19 million votes? Ross Pero received 18.9% of the popular vote, approximately 19.7 million votes.
25. What unusual trait does Murder She Wrote’s Jessica Fletcher have regarding transportation? Jessica does not drive; she relies on bicycles, taxis, or rides from friends.
26. One of the most expensive videos ever, a Guns N’ Roses’ power ballad premiered on MTV’s 1992 Headbangers Ball. Name that tune. November Rain
27. What book series is R.L. Stine best known for? Goosebumps
28. What is the title of the first book in the Goosebumps series? Welcome to Dead House
29. Movie question. Who played the role of pop star Rachel Marron? Whitney Houston, in The Bodyguard
30. Who was People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 1992? Nick Nolte
31. Full Moon Over Miami was a one-off programming block of a three-way, two-hour crossover event airs on NBC. It involves three television sitcoms created by Susan Harris. You get one point for each show you can name. The Golden Girls, Empty Nest and Nurses
32. This character is best known for appearing in the supermarket tabloid Weekly World News. HINT: He had an off-Broadway Musical in 1997. Bat Boy
33. When it opened, this was the largest mall in the United States. What is it called? HINT: About 40 million people visit the mall annually, mostly from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, the Dakotas, Illinois and Ohio. The Mall of America
34. What animal is associated with Oswald Cobblepot’s character? Penguins (in Batman Returns)
35. What team won the Super Bowl in 1992? Washington Redskins
36. In 2009, TV Guide named what episode of Seinfeld as the greatest television episode of all time? “The Contest”
37. What song do Wayne and his friends sing along to in the car in Wayne’s World? Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
38. Which Wayne’s World actor did not know the words to Bohemian Rhapsody? Dana Carvey, who portrays Garth, did not know the lyrics beforehand.
39. What was the best-selling movie soundtrack of all time? The Bodyguard
40. Who was People Magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People cover star in 1992? Jodie Foster
41. This video game featured the introduction of Sonic’s sidekick, Miles “Tails” Prower. Name the game. Sonic the Hedgehog 2
42. The National Livestock and Meat Board launched this ad campaign in 1992, and it had a five-word catchphrase. Say the phrase. HINT: They still use it. “Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner”
43. What do the numbers 210, 726, 909, 840, and 917 have in common in American technology? HINT: It’s not your ZIP code, but it still helps people reach you! These numbers are area codes introduced in 1992.
44. Who is the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles‘ mentor and father figure? Splinter
45. What species is Splinter? Rat
46. Which two future pop stars appeared on Barney & Friends as children? You get one point for each you can name. Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato
47. What was the theme song’s title for The Heights, and what notable achievement did it reach? How Do You Talk to an Angel, performed by Jamie Walters, reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
48. “Al” Simmons is better known as what comic book and film character? Spawn
49. Name the comic book artist/writer who created Spawn. Todd McFarlane
50. What is the name of the school that the main characters attend in Tiny Toon Adventures? Acme Looniversity
51. On April 25, 1992, ABC broadcast the series finales of three popular shows. You get one point for each, which you can name. Who’s the Boss?, Growing Pains, and MacGyver
52. In “Joker’s Favor,” which character makes her first appearance in Batman: The Animated Series, becoming a significant figure in the Batman universe? Harley Quinn
53. Which city serves as the primary setting for Aladdin? The primary setting is the fictional city of Agrabah.
54. Robert Atkins wrote a very popular book in 1992. What is it called? Dr. Atkins’ New Diet Revolution
55. According to the Chinese zodiac cycle, What animal is associated with 1992? The Monkey
56. On the Seinfeld episode “The Bubble Boy,” what game causes a dispute? Trivial Pursuit
57. Who was the President in 1992? George H. W. Bush (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
58. On Saved By The Bell, who is the principal of Bayside High? Mr. Richard Belding
59. Who were the Stanley Cup Champions in 1992? Pittsburgh Penguins
60. This American media franchise is centered on a series of fighting video games originally developed by Midway Games in 1992. HINT: It features finishing moves known as “Fatalities.” Mortal Kombat
61. Cartoon Question. Who is Doug Funnie’s best friend, known for his distinctive honking laugh? Skeeter Valentine
62. Name the character who is Doug’s primary love interest throughout the series. Patti Mayonnaise
63. What subject does Mark Cooper teach in Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper? Phys Ed. (Physical education)
64. Where is the McCallister family planning to spend Christmas vacation in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York? Florida
65. Who ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live? Sinéad O’Connor
66. This controversial show ran from show ran for twenty-seven seasons from September 30, 1991, to July 26, 2018, in which it broadcast 3,891 episodes. HINT: “Jerry! Jerry! Jerry!” The Jerry Springer Show
67. Who is the hip-hop guest star as Jazz’s wife in “The Butler Did It” on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air? Queen Latifah
68. How many days does Murtaugh have left before retirement at the film start of Lethal Weapon 3? 8 days
69. Who was the first African American woman to travel into space aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour? Dr. Mae Jemison
70. What holiday is featured in Batman Returns? Christmas
71. What is the name of the television show that Roseanne and Jackie appear on after winning the lottery on Roseanne? “The Jerry Springer Show.”
72. Who was the Pope in 1992? John Paul II (October 16, 1978 – April 2, 2005)
73. Which episode features The Rugrats searching for Reptar at a movie theater? Reptar on Ice
74. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker for most of Batman: The Animated Series? Mark Hamill
75. Who was the original voice actor cast for the Joker on Batman: The Animated Series? Tim Curry (4 episodes)
77. You get one point for each of the five original Wiggles members you can name. Anthony (Field), Murray (Cook), Jeff (Fatt), Greg (Page) and Phillip (Wilcher).
78. What was the name of Carla’s ex-husband on Cheers, who made several appearances throughout the series? Nick Tortelli, played by Dan Hedaya
79. Who retired from NBC’s The Tonight Show after 30 years as host? Johnny Carson
80. In Full House, what was Joey Gladstone’s profession? Stand-up comedian.
81. Reservoir Dogs featured six “Mr” characters with associated colors. You get one point for each, which you can name. HINT: There was no Mr. Black. Mr. Brown, Mr. White, Mr. Blonde, Mr. Blue, Mr. Orange, and Mr. Pink
82. What Simpsons character is a parody of Arnold Schwarzenegger? Rainier Wolfcastle
83. What brand of beer did the Swedish Bikini Team represent? Old Milwaukee Beer
84. Ren and Stimpy Question. What is the name of the superhero alter ego that Stimpy becomes in “The Boy Who Cried Rat!”? Mouse Boy
85. Anime question. Makoto Kino, Rei Hino, and Ami Mizuno are a trio in what popular anime franchise? Sailor Moon
86. What are the trio’s better-known names? You get one point for each. Sailor Jupiter, Sailor Mars, and Sailor Mercury, respectively.
88. Name the band who said, “Here we are now, entertain us!”. Nirvana
89. Who were the NBA Champions in 1992? Chicago Bulls
90. Who was the Vice-President in 1992? Dan Quayle (January 20, 1989 – January 20, 1993)
91. It took 202 years, 7 months, and 10 days, but this Amendment to the US Constitution became law in 1992. Which Amendment was it|? The Twenty-seventh Amendment (Amendment XXVII, also known as the Congressional Compensation Act of 1789). It put limits as to when congress could change their salaries.
92. On what syndicated TV show did Pamela Anderson become a star? Baywatch
Trivia Team Bonus Answers
1. What was Pam Anderson’s character named on Baywatch? C.J. Parker (Casey Jean Parker)
2. What is Simpsons’ Principal W. Seymour Skinner’s real (birth) name? Armin Tamzarian
3. What is the name of Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger in Aladdin? Princess Jasmine’s pet tiger is named Rajah.
4. Who played the role of “Newman” on Seinfeld? Wayne Knight
5. What famous department store inspired Duncan’s Toy Chest in Home Alone 2: Lost in New York? FAO Schwarz
6. Who was the wife of Luke Skywalker and the mother of Ben Skywalker? Mara Jade Skywalker
7. What is the best-selling Pinball Machine of all time? The Addam’s Family
8. George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot participated in the first 1992 presidential debate. Name the host/moderator. Jim Lehrer of PBS.
10. Which character is revealed to be Professor Xavier’s stepbrother in X-Men: The Animated Series? The Juggernaut, also known as Cain Marko
Super Bonus Question. It’s worth 10 points.
Based on The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, what is Indiana Jones’s full birth name and birthdate? Henry Jones Jr. (Indiana) was born on July 1, 1899.
December 5, 1998 – January 14, 1999:
I’m Your Angel – R. Kelly & Céline Dion
January 15 – January 28:
Have You Ever – Brandy
January 29 – February 12:
…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
February 13 – March 12:
Angel Of Mine – Monica
March 13 – April 9:
Believe – Cher
April 10 – May 7:
No Scrubs – TLC
May 8 – June 11:
Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
June 12 – July 16:
If You Had My Love – Jennifer Lopez
July 17 – July 23:
Bills, Bills, Bills – Destiny’s Child
July 24 – July 30:
Wild Wild West – Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee
July 31 – September 3:
Genie In A Bottle – Christina Aguilera
September 4 – September 17:
Bailamos – Enrique Iglesias
September 18 – October 8:
Unpretty – TLC
October 9 – October 22:
Heartbreaker – Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z
October 23, 1999- January 14, 2000:
Smooth – Santana featuring Rob Thomas
(Data is compiled from various charts including Billboard’s “Pop,” “Rock,” “Airplay,” “R&B/Dance” and “Singles” Charts. The “Hot 100” is the primary chart used for this list.)
World Wide Worry: Would the Y2K computer bug end the world as we know it?
The Top Song was Smooth by Santana with Rob Thomas
The Movies to Watch include The Sixth Sense, Stuart Little, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me andTarzan
The Most Famous Person in America was probably Bill Gates
Notable books include: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling and From Hell(collected) by Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell
Price of a postage stamp in 1999: 33 cents Sony Discman: $59.00 Crayola crayons 64 pack: $1.79
The Funny Guys were: Chris Rock and Mitch Hedberg The Funny Late Late Night Host: Craig Kilborn
Myth Becomes Reality: Prior to 1999, the American Express Black Card was just a myth. AmEx decided to capitalize on it and actually make a black, exclusive credit card. You can only qualify if you are a multi-millionaire and get an invitation.
Top Ten Baby Names of 1999: Emily, Hannah, Alexis, Sarah, Samantha, Jacob, Michael, Matthew, Joshua, Nicholas
Fashion Icons and Sex Symbols: Gisele Bündchen, Angelina Jolie, Salma Hayek, Claudia Schiffer, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Shania Twain, Denise Richards, Rebecca Romijn, Heidi Klum
Leading Men and Hollywood Hunks: David Beckham, Christian Bale, Justin Timberlake, George Clooney
“The Quotes” “I see dead people” – Haley Joel Osment, in ‘The Sixth Sense’
‘Is that your final answer?’ – Regis Philbin, on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?
Time Magazine’s Person of the Year: Jeff Bezos
Miss America: Nicole Johnson (Virginia Beach, VA)
Miss USA: Kimberly Pressler (New York)
The Scandals: Y2k was a bust. Many thought that most computers would stop working when the year 2000 hit.
Airplane Celebrity Death: John F. Kennedy Jr.
Sports Entertainment Death: Owen Hart (WWF wrestler, live on TV). He fell to his death when the harness that was supposed to slowly lower him into the ring prematurely snapped, causing him to fall 78 feet
Tragedy: 12 people were killed and 27 injured at Texas A&M University when a massive bonfire under construction collapsed.
Pro Golfer Death: Payne Stewart when his plane lost cabin pressure and all occupants passed out. After 4 hours of autopilot, the airplane crashed in South Dakota.
TV Child Star Death: Dana Plato, age 34 (overdose)
Ouch: Joan Murray survived a 14,500 ft fall when her main parachute failed while skydiving. She landed in a fire ant mound. Numerous venomous stings caused an adrenaline rush to keep her heart beating long enough for doctors to assist.
A schizophrenic man broke into George Harrison’s home and stabbed him over 40 times. His wife incapacitated the man and George was hospitalized. His official statement following the attack was “He wasn’t a burglar, and he certainly wasn’t auditioning for the Traveling Wilburys.”
Gardner Museum Art Heist: $500 million worth of art from Rembrandt, Vermeer, Manet, and Degas were stolen from a museum. They have never been recovered.
World Facts:
Scotland re-established its parliament in 1999 after the Scotland Act (1998) was passed by the British parliament after a referendum. One of the first words spoken in the Parliament were, “The Scottish Parliament, which adjourned on March 25, 1707, is hereby reconvened.”
There was a two-week-long lion-hyena war over disputed territory in Ethiopia during 1999, where lions killed 35 hyenas and hyenas managed to kill six lions, with the lions eventually taking over the territory.
Despite the fact that they have been in use since the late 19th century, the current flag and national anthem of Japan were not official until 1999.
Jonathan James was only 15 when he hacked into the systems of NASA and the United States Department of Defense in June 1999. Since he was a juvenile, he was charged with 2 counts of “juvenile delinquency” placed under a 6 month home arrest and asked to write apology letters to NASA and the Department of Defense.
Hackers revealed a security flaw in Hotmail that permitted anybody to log in to any Hotmail account using the password ‘eh’. At the time it was called “the most widespread security incident in the history of the Web”.
Pop Culture Facts & History: Finally, Pac-Man’s Perfect Score! Billy Mitchell, played Pac-Man for six hours non-stop to reach the 256th screen and achieve a score of 3,333,360. Pac-Man was released in 1980.
July 1st is Bobby Bonilla Day, the day in which the New York Mets pay Bobby Bonilla, a man who last played for them in 1999, $1.19 million until the year 2035.
Prior to 1999, the mythical American Express Black Card was just that: a myth. The myth became so pervasive that AmEx decided to capitalize on it and actually make a black, ultra-exclusive credit card.
For the 1999 Disney film Tarzan, Phil Collins sang all his own songs for the Spanish, French, Italian, and German translations of the soundtrack.
On May 19th, 1999 when Star Wars: The Phantom Menace released into theaters, an estimated 2.2 million full-time employees missed work to watch the film, costing the US an estimated $293 million dollars from loss of productivity.
Maude Flanders was killed-off on The Simpsons because of a pay raise dispute with the voice actress, Maggie Roswell. She was flying back-and-forth from Denver to Los Angeles and wanted a raise to cover the costs. Fox offered her a $150 per episode raise, so she quit.
According to the 1999 film the Matrix, Neo’s passport expires on September 11, 2001.
3.4 million copies of the animated Disney movie, The Rescuers, were recalled in 1999 because it contained two frames where there was a naked woman in the background.
They Might Be Giants were the first major-label recording artist to release an entire album exclusively in mp3 format.
In November of 1999, Kevin Smith attended a protest against his own movie, Dogma. He even made it onto the local news, when the on-the-scene reporter asked him (not knowing it was him) his thoughts on the movie. He responded: “I don’t know, but I’ve been told, ‘not good.’”. He said his name was ‘Bryan Johnson’.
The Screen Actors Guild strike of 1999 prevented the use of live actors in advertising. Needing an ad campaign, an insurance company turned to CGI to replace the actor. Thus, the Geico Gecko was born.
In 1999 the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that software source code is protected speech.
A Las Vegas couple were unable to come to a decision on how to split up their Beanie Baby collection during their divorce settlement. A judge ordered them to dump their collection on the floor of the court and take turns picking them one-by-one.
In 1999 Google brought in 16 students to test out their search engine. Upon reaching the site, they sat still for 45 seconds, just staring. Worried, Google finally asked what was wrong. All 16 responded the same: they were waiting for the rest of the page to load.
The Kyocera VP-210 was released in 1999. The phone had an 0.11MP camera and could take up to 20 pictures before its onboard storage was full.
When the Nick Drake song Pink Moon was used in a Volkswagen commercial in 1999, the US sales of his albums went from about 6,000 in 1999 to 74,000 in 2000.
When he retired in 1999, Wayne Gretzky held or shared 61 NHL records. #thegreatone
Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999) re-used the rocket launch scene from 1995’s Apollo 13.
Susan Lucci won her first Daytime Emmy Award, after 19 nominations.
Cost of a Super Bowl ad in 1999: $1,600,000
The Habits: Collecting Pokemon “pocket monsters” toys, cards, and games. Also, watching them on television.
Watching The Blair With Project in theaters. The film earned $248 Million and cost about $25,000.
Watching ABC TV’s Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? at home. This show was the spark for network reality television.
1999 Toys inducted to the National Toy Hall of Fame: Barbie, Crayola Crayon, Erector Set, Etch A Sketch, Frisbee, Hula Hoop, Lego, Lincoln Logs, Marbles, Monopoly, Play-Doh, Radio Flyer Wagon, Roller Skates, Teddy Bear, Tinkertoy, View-Master, Duncan Yo-Yo
1st Appearances & 1999’s Most Popular Christmas Gifts, Toys and Presents: Furby Babies, Pokemon, Mary-Kate and Ashley and Britney Spears dolls, Chuck-E-Cheese Pizza Factory
Broadway Shows: Fosse (Dance Musical) Opened on January 14, 1999, and closed on August 25, 2001 Annie Get Your Gun (Musical) Opened on March 4, 1999, and closed on September 1, 2001
East End Shows: Mamma Mia! (Musical) Opened on April 6, 1999 The Lion King (Musical) Opened on October 19, 1999
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1999: A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe The Alibi by Sandra Brown Apollyon by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye Assassins by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye Bittersweet by Danielle Steel Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee From Hell (collected) by Alan Moore Eddie Campbell The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King Hannibal by Thomas Harris Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri Irresistible Forces by Danielle Steel Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Southern Cross by Patricia Cornwell Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks Tara Road by Maeve Binchy The Testament by John Grisham Timeline by Michael Crichton We’ll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark
Best Film Oscar Winner: Shakespeare in Love (presented in 1999)
1999 Entries to The National Film Registry: Civilization (released in 1916) Do the Right Thing (released in 1989) The Docks of New York (released in 1928) Duck Amuck (released in 1953) Emperor Jones (released in 1933) Gunga Din (released in 1939) In the Land of the Head Hunters (released in 1914) Jazz on a Summer’s Day (released in 1959) King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis (released in 1970) The Kiss (released in 1896) Kiss Me Deadly (released in 1955) Lambchops (released in 1929) Laura (released in 1944) Master Hands (released in 1936) My Man Godfrey (released in 1936) Night of the Living Dead (released in 1968) The Plow That Broke the Plains (released in 1936) Raiders of the Lost Ark (released in 1981) Roman Holiday (released in 1953) The Shop Around the Corner (released in 1940) A Streetcar Named Desire (released in 1951) The Ten Commandments (released in 1956) Trance and Dance in Bali (released in 1936/1939) The Wild Bunch (released in 1969) Woman of the Year (released in 1942)
The Big Movies: (according to boxofficemojo) 1. Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace 2. The Sixth Sense 3. Toy Story 2 4. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 5. The Matrix 6. Tarzan 7. Big Daddy 8. The Mummy 9. Runaway Bride 10. Blair Witch Project
1999 Most Popular TV Shows: 1. Who Wants To Be a Millionaire (ABC) 2. E.R. (NBC) 3. Friends (NBC) 4. Frasier (NBC) 5. 60 Minutes (CBS) 6. The Practice (ABC) 7. Touched By An Angel (CBS) 8. Law and Order (NBC) 9. Everybody Loves Raymond (CBS) 10. Jesse (NBC)
1999 Billboard Number One Songs: December 5 – January 15: I’m Your Angel – R. Kelly & Céline Dion
January 16 – January 29: Have You Ever – Brandy
January 30 – February 7: …Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
February 13 – March 12: Angel Of Mine – Monica
March 13 – April 9: Believe – Cher
April 10 – May 7: No Scrubs – TLC
May 8 – June 4: Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
June 5 – July 16: If You Had My Love – Jennifer Lopez
July 17 – July 23: Bills, Bills, Bills – Destiny’s Child
July 24 – July 30: Wild Wild West – Will Smith featuring Dru Hill and Kool Moe Dee
July 31 – September 3: Genie In A Bottle – Christina Aguilera
September 4 – September 17: Bailamos – Enrique Iglesias
October 9 – October 22: Heartbreaker – Mariah Carey featuring Jay-Z
October 23, 1999- January 14, 2000: Smooth – Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
Sports: World Series Champions: New York Yankees Super Bowl XXXIII Champions: Denver Broncos NBA Champions: San Antonio Spurs Stanley Cup Champs: Dallas Stars U.S. Open Golf Payne Stewart U.S. Tennis: (Men/Ladies) Andre Agassi/Serena Williams Wimbledon (Men/Women): Pete Sampras/Lindsay Davenport NCAA Football Champions: Florida State NCAA Basketball Champions: Connecticut Kentucky Derby: Charismatic
Sports Highlights: Lance Armstrong won the Tour de France for the first time, winning seven in all, losing all of them later, in 2012.
Brandi Chastain’s penalty kick won for the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team, beating Chin. She dropped to her knees and ripped off her jersey in celebration. Sports bras as outerwear became somewhat fashionable for a few months after that.
The Bad Place by Dean Koontz The Black Book by Orhan Pamuk The Bourne Ultimatum by Robert Ludlum The Buddah of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi The Burden of Proof by Scott Turow Daddy by Daniel Steel The Dark Place by Stephen King Devices and Desires by P.D. James Four Past Midnight by Stephen King L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy Memories of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel September by Rosamunde Pilcher The Stand by Stephen King Thanos Quest by Jim Starlin and Ron Lim The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle The Wheels on the Bus by Paul O. Zelinsky
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1991:
A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley America Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands by Stephen King The Doomsday Conspiracy by Sidney Sheldon The Firm by John Grisham Goodnight Moon (orig. 1942 board book) by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd Heartbeat by Danielle Steel Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn I Spy: A Book of Picture Riddles by Jean Marzollo, photos by Walter Wick The Infinity Gauntlet by Jim Starlin, Gerorge Perez and Ron Lim The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan
Loves Music, Loves to Dance by Mary Higgins Clark Mao II by Don DeLillo Mating by Norman Rush Needful Things by Stephen King Night Over Water by Ken Follett No Greater Love by Danielle Steel Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss The Plains of Passage by Jean M. Auel Possession by A.S. Byatt Remember by Barbara Taylor Bradford Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley The Secret Pilgrim by John le Carre The Seeress of Kell by David Eddings The Sum of All Fears by Tom Clancy
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1992:
All Around the Town by Mary Higgins Clark The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Walker Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King Dr Atkins’s New Diet Revolution by Robert Atkins The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje Gerald’s Game by Stephen King Hideaway by Dean Koontz Jewels by Danielle Steel Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus by John Gray Mexico by James A. Michener Mixed Blessings by Danielle Steel Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Suess The Pelican Brief by John Grisham The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Rising Sun by Michael Crichton Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley The Secret History by Donna Tartt Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson The Stars Shine Down by Sidney Sheldon The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice The Volcano Lover by Susan Sontag Waiting to Exhale by Terry McMillan The Way Things Ought To Be by Rush Limbaugh Where is Joe Merchant? by Jimmy Buffet
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1993:
The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller Cat’s Cradle by Anne Akers Johnson and Sarah Boore The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The Client by John Grisham Dolores Claiborne by Stephen King Dragon Tears by Dean Koontz The Giver by Lois Lowry Lasher by Anne Rice Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Nightmares & Dreamscapes by Stephen King Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha by Roddy Doyle Pleading Guilty by Scott Turow The Scorpio Illusion by Robert Ludlum See I Told You So by Rush Limbaugh The Shipping News by E. Annie Prouls Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend by Robert James Waller Without Remorse by Tom Clancy Vanished by Danielle Steel The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1994:
Accident by Danielle Steel The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The Chamber by John Grisham Debt of Honor by Tom Clancy Disclosure by Michael Crichton The Gift by Danielle Steel Gun, With Occasional Music by Jonathan Lethem The Ice Storm by Rick Moody Insomnia by Stephen King Disney’s the Lion King (adapted by) Justine Korman Politically Correct Bedtime Stories by James Finn Garner Remember Me by Mary Higgins Clark Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend by Robert James Waller Taltos by Anne Rice Who Will Run the Frog Hospital? by Lorrie Moore Wings by Danielle Steel
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1995:
Beach Music by Pat Conroy The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman Five Days in Paris by Danielle Steel From Potter’s Field by Patricia Cornwell The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans “L” Is for Lawless by Sue Grafton Lightning by Danielle Steel The Lost World by Michael Crichton Memnoch the Devil by Anne Rice Politically Correct Holiday Stories by James Finn Garner The Rainmaker by John Grisham The Rings of Saturn by W.G. Sebald Rose Madder by Stephen King Sabbath’s Theater by Philip Roth
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1996:
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin Airframe by Michael Crichton Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding Cause of Death by Patricia Cornwell The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans CivilWarLand in Bad Decline by George Saunders The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard Desperation by Stephen King Executive Orders by Tom Clancy Falling Up by Shel Silverstein Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk The Green Mile by Stephen King The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans How Stella Got Her Groove Back by Terry McMillan Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace Intensity by Dean Koontz It Takes a Village by Hillary Clinton Kingdom Come by Mark Waid and Alex Ross Malice by Danielle Steel Moonlight Becomes You by Mary Higgins Clark Primary Colors by Anonymous (Joe Klein) The Regulators by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) The Runaway Jury by John Grisham Servant of the Bones by Anne Rice Silent Honor by Danielle Steel The Tenth Insight by James Redfield
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1997:
A Supposedly Fun Thing I’ll Never Do Again by David Foster Wallace Airframe by Michael Crichton American Pastoral by Philip Roth The Best Laid Plans by Sidney Sheldon The Buffalo Tree by Adam Rapp Cat and Mouse by James Patterson Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass by Stephen King Flood Tide by Clive Cussler The Ghost by Danielle Steel Ghost World by Daniel Clowes The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling Hornet’s Nest by Patricia Cornwell Mason & Dixon by Thomas Pynchon Out of Sheer Rage by Geoff Dyer The Partner by John Grisham The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger Plum Island by Nelson DeMille Pretend You Don’t See Her by Mary Higgins Clark The Ranch by Danielle Steel Sole Survivor by Dean Koontz Special Delivery by Danielle Steel Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom Underworld by Don DeLillo Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1998:
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe Autobiography of Red: A Novel in Verse by Anne Carson Bag of Bones by Stephen King Birds of America by Lorrie Moore Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Birds of America by Lorrie Moore I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb The Klone and I by Danielle Steel The Little Sisters of Eluria by Stephen King The Long Road Home by Danielle Steel Mirror Image by Danielle Steel “N” is for Noose by Sur Grafton Paradise by Toni Morrison The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan Point of Origin by Patricia Cornwell Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy The Street Lawyer by John Grisham Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Widow for One Year by John Irving You Belong To Me by Mary Higgins Clark
Popular and Best-selling Books From 1999:
A Man in Full by Tom Wolfe The Alibi by Sandra Brown Apollyon by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye Assassins by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye Bittersweet by Danielle Steel Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee From Hell (collected) by Alan Moore Eddie Campbell The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King Hannibal by Thomas Harris Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling Hearts in Atlantis by Stephen King Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri Irresistible Forces by Danielle Steel
Motherless Brooklyn by Jonathan Lethem
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Southern Cross by Patricia Cornwell Star Wars: Episode 1, The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks Tara Road by Maeve Binchy The Testament by John Grisham Timeline by Michael Crichton We’ll Meet Again by Mary Higgins Clark
