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
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
-A supernatural show about vampires, this starred Sarah Michelle Gellar in the days before she met and married Freddie Prinze Jr., who, along with her, starred in the Scooby Doo films together, playing Daphne Blake and Fred Jones
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Dolly Parton was a producer of the show who went uncredited |
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Director Joss Whedon created the program Buffy the Vampire Slayer to help break down the "helpless blonde in a horror movie" stereotype |
Beverly Hills, 90210
-A sort of soap opera geared toward the younger generation, Luke Perry, with his good looks, drew millions of girls toward the show each week. Initially, producers were not fond of him, but good luck had come his way, and someone stepped up and said to give this guy a chance
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Aaron Spelling, one of the producers of the show, gave him that chance. He paid Perry's salary on the first few episodes. Soon, fans chose him as their favorite and thus, made him a star |
The Nanny
-This sitcom is funny, but most can't get past the nasally voice that Fran Drescher has. They find her annoying. This sitcom revolves around a former entrepreneur turned nanny to pay bills. She often interacted with the staff of the house in which she worked
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The English accent used Daniel Davis, who played the butler Niles, was fake |
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The primary care physician for Renee Taylor, who played Fran's mom, wrote to the show, asking producers asking that she not eat so much on screen because it was taking a heavy toll on her health |
Frasier
-This Cheers spinoff centers around Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychiatrist on the radio
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His dog, Eddie, got more fan mail than anyone else on the show |
Roz, Frasier's partner, helped keep him grounded. But the actress who played Roz, Peri Gilpin, was not the original choice. Lisa Kudrow, who plays ditzy blonde Phoebe, almost got the role
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| Peri Gilpin |
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| Lisa Kudrow |
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The creator of the show, David Angell and his wife Lynn, were killed during the 9/11 attacks in New York. They were on the plane that was hijacked and crashed into the North Tower that morning |
The Golden Girls
-This 1990s sitcom about a group of friends who are also retirees living together is hilarious. But, when the cameras weren't rolling, the cast didn't hang out much together
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| Bea Arthur, who plays Dorothy, and Betty White, who plays Rose, didn't get along when filming |
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| It was Rue McClanahan's idea to give Blanche Devereaux a Southern accent. It ended up working because it gave the show a new layer of class |
Cheers
-Everyone knows the theme song of this show. This is one of those definitely iconic 1990s shows about a bar in Boston where everyone knows your name. This show even inspired a spin-off called Frasier
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| Kelsey Grammer broke a record by playing Dr. Frasier Crane for 20 years |
That 70s Show
-Not the most unique or original of names, but producers wanted a show that took place in the 1970s. One person suggested "that 70s show" and the name stuck. This show has seen a whirlwind of guest appearances and changes in character or actors or actresses. Some actors or actresses left during the show.
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| Tanya Roberts, who played Midge, left That 70s Show to take care of her husband, who was diagnosed with cancer. She wanted to take care of him full time |
Married...With Children
-This show might have been trashy in some people's eyes, but there was no way to watch this show and not laugh at each episode. The show centered around a disgruntled woman's shoe store clerk named Al Bundy, his lazy airheaded wife Peg, their "dumb blonde" daughter Kelly and their not so smart son Bud in Chicago
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| Famed drag queen Divine was supposed to appear on the show as Uncle Otto. That character had lines, a character, everything ready to go. But this awesome performer had passed away in their hotel room. The episode in which this character was due to appear was dedicated to them |
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| It was Katey Sagal's idea to dress Peg Bundy in 1960s-type clothing. She even came to her audition in a red wig |
ER
-This well-known and successful show was Grey's Anatomy before that show was even conceived. This show portrayed how often stressful it can be to work as an ER doctor or nurse in a bustling inner-city hospital
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| At one point, it cost $13 million to make each episode |
Law & Order SVU
-This show, which was a spin-off of the original Law & Order, centered around a special unit that investigates sexual-related crimes.
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| Mariska Hargitay, who plays Det. Olivia Benson, had trained as a sexual assault crisis counselor to prepare for her role on the show, knowing that her character would be working with some very touchy, risqué subjects. She also helps raise awareness for victims of sexual assault through her Joyful Heart Foundation. This foundation helps victims of child abuse, sexual assault and domestic violence |
Friends
-This show was one of those 1990s shows that didn't seem to make any sense. It was just about a bunch of friends who hung out together.
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| Jennifer Aniston, who played Rachel, hated the multi layered hairstyle her character had because it took a long time to care for. It even inspired a hairstyle called "The Rachel" |
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| The actor who played Gunther on Friends had to dye his hair peroxide blonde each week. The actor also had real life experience as a barista because he worked as one on the side |
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| Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing, suffered from such extreme alcohol and drug addiction, that he didn't even remember filming certain seasons of the show |
Family Matters
-This wholesome family show centered around a black Chicago police officer and his family and the antics of their nerdy next-door neighbor, Steve Urkel
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| Steve Urkel was only meant to appear on one episode of Family Matters. But he proved so successful producers kept him on the show |
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| Jaleel White, who plays Steve Urkel, was discouraged from working out and had to shave every day to stay young looking |
Roseanne
-This well-known 1990s show portrayed the struggles of a working-class family in Illinois
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Roseanne cut Alicia Goranson's hair after production told her no |
Blossom
-This is definitely a stereotypical 1990s show because of the fashion worn on the show. Little did anyone know that the actress who played Blossom would go on to become a neuroscientist and also Amy Farrah Fowler on The Big Bang Theory
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| Blossom's friend Six was given her name for a highly inappropriate reason. Depending on which episode you watch, you'll find the reason for her name. In the pilot episode, it was said that six was the number of beers her dad drank before making love to her mother. Later on, it was said she was the sixth child born to her parents |
Quantum Leap
-This sci-fi show, which now has a new remake out on TV, was about a scientist who was part of a government investigation into time travel. He "leaps" into other people's bodies and tries to help them solve their problems while also trying to get home. But if they die, so does he
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| Al Calavicci, who played Dr. Sam Buckett, wanted his character to smoke because he said it was a good way to get free of cigars for five years |
Sex and the City
-This show, definitely aimed at women, told the stories and struggles of four women in New York City
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| Kim Cattrall, who played Samantha, wore heels in each shot she was in, just so she could get into character |
My So-Called Life
-This show was about a 15-year-old and the struggles she faced with friends, family and life in general
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| Enrique "Rickie" Vasquez, played by Wilson Cruz, was the first openly gay teenager shown on American television. He could relate to his character because of struggles with homosexuality and at one point, was homeless for a short time after coming out to his dad |
Ally McBeal
-Attorney Ally McBeal thought her life couldn't get worse. It does. She ends up at a Boston law firm with her ex and his current wife
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| Jane Krakowski, who played gossipy receptionist Elaine Vassal, said she felt like a" fat cow" some days after filming. Because most women usually wear a size 0-2 and her wearing a size 6, she felt bad about her body size |
7th Heaven
-This wholesome family show revolved around a minister named Eric Camden, his wife Annie and their seven kids and the misadventures and struggles of daily life
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| The dog on the show, who was a female, was reclusive by nature because she had been abused by her former male owner. As a result, she feared the men on the show. To help her out, the men on the show would spend time with the dog, named Happy, off screen to help her relax and ensure she would be comfortable |
A Different World
-A sort of sequel to The Cosby Show, this show centered around a group of students at a predominantly black college in Atlanta
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| Lisa Bonet, who played Denise Huxtable, was fired by none other than Bill Cosby because she had gotten pregnant. "Lisa Bonet is pregnant, but Denise Huxtable is not." said Cosby |
Judge Judy
-This is one of those types of shows where people come on and fight cases before the revered and respected Judge Judy Sheindlin. FYI, she's an actual judge and the cases, people and verdicts are real and final
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| Producers told people "Don't make eye contact with her, it makes her mad". |
Martin
-Martin Lawrence plays a sarcastic radio/TV personality named Martin Payne and focuses on his relationship with his girlfriend Gina, her friend Pam and the misadventures with his two friends Tommy and Cole
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| Tisha Campbell, who played Gina, filed several sexual harassment lawsuits against Martin Lawrence. She agreed to film her final scenes if Lawrence was nowhere in sight |
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