We all love watching TV. There are shows from the 1990s, especially, that still survive today. Here are some cool facts you may or may not know about some of them
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
-A sitcom that just screams 1990s. From the heavy influence of hip hop to the style of clothing, this show just screams 1990s. Starring Will Smith, it tells the story of a young man who lives in a rough Philadelphia neighborhood and his aunt sends him to live with family in Bel-Air, an affluent suburb in Los Angeles.
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| Janet Hubert, who played Aunt Vivian on the show, was the only cast member with whom no one got along |
The last name of the famed, loved, Caribbean-accented butler Geoffrey was Butler
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| The last name of the famed, loved, Caribbean-accented butler Geoffrey was Butler |
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| 70% of the money that Will Smith earned during the first three seasons was seized by the government to pay back the $3 million he owed in back taxes |
Home Improvement
-This 1990s show starred Tim Allen as Tim "Tool Man" Taylor, the host of a Michigan-based home improvement show who had no skills at home improvement while his assistant Al was actually the one with the DIY skills.
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| The next-door neighbor, Wilson, who was a sort of Buddha-like figure, always imparting wisdom, was based on an actual next-door neighbor that Tim Allen knew from childhood |
Boy Meets World
-Almost every kid who was born and raised in the 1990s pretty much grew up on this show. They can name episodes, guest stars, characters and more they loved about this show. Sadly, I'm one of those kids who grew up on this show. It was a nice, wholesome show that they just don't make anymore. Not only that, but most kids probably thought the English teacher on the show, Mr. Turner, was cool because he drove a motorcycle
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| Cory's love interest Topanga, despite being a strange name, was named after a canyon in Los Angeles |
Full House
-This other wholesome 1990s sitcom tells the story of a widower living in San Francisco with his three daughters. He invites two of his friends to move in to have additional help around the house
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| Bob Saget was considered less than family friendly when the cameras weren't rolling. He was known to have a dark sense of humor in addition to swearing on set |
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| Michelle appeared to be ambidextrous because Mary-Kate Olsen was left-handed, and Ashley Olsen was right-handed |
Saved By the Bell
-This show, despite being filmed in the 1990s, was supposed to take place in the 1980s.
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| Mark-Paul Gosselar had to dye his hair blonde every day for his role as Zack |
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| On the show, Jessie, played by Elizabeth Berkley, was supposed to have been addicted to methamphetamine instead of caffeine pills. Producers changed it to caffeine pills because the concept of meth addiction would have been incredibly controversial |
The X-Files
-Everyone's favorite show about a government agency investigating aliens and other strange phenomena.
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| Gillian Anderson, who plays Agent Scully, lied about her age to get a role on this show |
Everybody Loves Raymond
-This iconic 1990s show centers around an Italian family in Long Island, New York. It centers around the dysfunctional family of sports columnist Ray Barone. To add insult to injury, Ray's parents moved in right across the street and would invite themselves over any time they felt
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| The nicknames Ray came up with for Debra were ad-libbed |
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| The houses in which Ray and Debra Barone and his parents lived were right across the street from each other |
Charmed
-This supernatural program centered around three sisters who just so happen to also be witches. Their powerful book of spells, The Book of Shadows, was the book from which they cast all their spells
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| The Book of Shadows on the show weighed nine pounds |
King of the Hill
-This show, which was made by Beavis & Butthead creator Mike Judge, centers around a propane salesman, Hank Hill, his wife Peggy and his dysfunctional family and also equally dysfunctional friends in Arlen, Texas
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| John Ritter voiced the music teacher, Mr. Grandy |
Twin Peaks
-This mystery in itself TV show had horror, true crime, mystery and sci-fi. Fans of the show are still watching it to this day, trying to solve the mystery of the town. One of the biggest highlights was that no one knew who the murderer was
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| The network Twin Peaks was on had to cancel it after 20 episodes because a rival network revealed the identity of Laura's killer to the audiences |
Seinfeld
-This "show about nothing" somehow ended up becoming massively successful.
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| When Julia Louis-Dreyfuss discovered she was pregnant, Jerry Seinfeld thought about a plot idea that had reduced Dreyfuss to tears, not the emotional, pregnancy-related tears, but genuine tears |
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| The "show about nothing" tagline came not from creators, but from fans |
Xena: Warrior Princess
-Many a guy had a crush on her when this program was on. Most likely it was because she was muscular, dressed in tight clothes and could handle a sword as well as any man.
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| The war cry that Xena used was based on something that Arab women used. Their war cry was called ululating |
Will & Grace
-Will, a gay New York attorney and Grace, a straight interior designer, both share an apartment and are visited by their friends Jack and Karen, who's a rich socialite lacking morals
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| After getting the news from her agent that she had landed a role on Will & Grace, Megan Mullally had made an illegal U-turn and was given a ticket by police |
3rd Rock from the Sun
-This completely out there show was about aliens moving to Earth and trying to assimilate into society
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| Ian Lithgow, who played Leon, was the son of John Lithgow, who played Dr. Dick Solomon |
Dawson's Creek
-This show, aimed at teenagers, centered around four teenagers navigating adolescence in a coastal town
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| The necklace that Dawson Leery, who was played by James Van Der Beek, wore was made by his own mother |
Living Single
-This show centered around six friends living in a Brooklyn brownstone as they navigated the turbulent waters that is life
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| The key that Queen Latifah wore around her neck was in honor of her brother, who was killed in a motorcycle accident |
Ellen
-Bookstore owner Ellen tries to get by in life with the struggles of friends and family
Ellen received more hate mail for "The Puppy Episode" than any other episode because her character came out as gay
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| Oprah Winfrey had received more hate mail than ever for appearing in "The Puppy Episode" |
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
-This show, starring Melissa Joan Hart as a teen witch living with her two aunts, who show her how to use her new powers
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| Melissa Joan Hart got the role as Sabrina because her mother was one of the producers of the show |
Step By Step
-Two families become one, slowly but surely
Sasha Mitchell, who played Cody, was arrested and charged with domestic abuse
Ren & Stimpy
-This somewhat disgusting cartoon was, somehow, aimed at kids and centered around a cat and a chihuahua
John Kricfalusi, the creator, was known for dating underage girls
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers
-In the days before the spin offs of Power Rangers, there was this show, centering around a group of superheroes in brightly color spandex suits and masks
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| David Yost, who played the Blue Ranger, accused the crew of homophobic bullying. He said it got to the point where he started conversion therapy because the bullying was constant and as a result, he walked away from the show |
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