I couldn’t let the day go by without
A Magical List of All Things Awesome on 1990′s Television!
now could I? I loves me a list. Let’s begin:
90210
Obviously. The show that taught us Dylan McKay was the ultimate rich bad boy, Donna Martin needed cave boobs to land a man, the ugly girl will get herself knocked up first, and when your parents move to Japan, you get to keep the house as the perfect crash-pad for your fake university.
My So-Called Life
So what if it only lasted 1 season, it taught us all Jordan Catalano needed was Angela’s shy but aggressive attention to bring him out of his emo shell. We loved Rickie as the first teenage gay kid ever on TV (not counting The Beaver), and everyone needed a slutty friend like Rayanne.
Seinfeld
As a teenager, my dad made us watch Seinfeld with us so he had TV-watching buddies. (That also got us out of being grounded because he’d get bored of us being in our rooms. TV was important to our family. VERY important.) I loved it even when I didn’t “get” all of the innuendos, but the fact that I can turn on a re-run at any time and it still makes me laugh out loud, makes it one of THE best shows of the 90s. And I can “Elaine Dance” better than anyone out there. THAT is a challenge.
Roseanne
Just like Seinfeld, when I turn on a re-run of Rosanne, it’s still relevant and still makes me laugh out loud. Usually I’m in bed and stumble on an episode and feel silly for laughing out loud when no one can hear me (Patrick is dead to the world post-Ambien). My favorite episodes are the David & Darlene episodes just because I was their age at the time the show was on, and I SO wanted David to be my live-in boyfriend. To this day, I’ll take Leonard in my bed any time. I digress.
Which did I miss? These are the best, though there are tons more worthy.
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I may have to stop reading your blog for leaving out Friends. I think it may be an unforgivable offense. It was like a dagger in my heart to get to the end and have Friends not be there. I totally expected it to be the next one and then “Boom” end of post. *shakes head* I just don’t know what to think about this…
HM
Dude, Boy Meets World. I wanted to BE Topanga!
I loved My So-Calle LIfe!!
And Seinfeld. And Roseanne.
Great choices! (Although I agree with Hamlet’s Mistress that you should have added Friends).
An Awesome post on Mommy on the Spot´s blog … Spa-venture
I was soooooooo in love with David from Roseanne. They have re-runs on TVLand in the middle of the night and I always tune in when I can’t sleep. Also, Roseanne reminds me of me….don’t know if that’s a good or bad thing, but she rocks.
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Dude. I can totally out “Elaine” you. The next time our paths cross? It’s gonna be a throw-down.
Don’t be jealous, but my friend Brian is a DJ and – gasp! – DJ’ed Ian Ziering’s birthday party a few years ago. Yes, he totally met Jennie Garth. Hotness!
An Awesome post on Lori´s blog … Organizational Tips- your calendar
Love me some Leonard!
An Awesome post on Cort´s blog … Riding on E
I loved 90210!!!
Didn’t really watch any of the other shows much, but I was pretty fond of BLOSSOM!!!!
An Awesome post on AmazingGreis´s blog … 9-02-10
Oh dear God – My So-Called Life. {LOVE.} But you missed the birth mother of all shit-tastic reality shows: MTV’s The Real World. And Road Rules. Oh mah gah…1990s heaven…
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Loved all of these!
You took it all the way back to Season I with your 90210 picture – the kid on the far right was the one who was playing with the guns and accidentally killed himself…I cried for DAYS after that episode. DAYS.
You forgot Saved By The Bell…..
An Awesome post on Robin´s blog … Cleanse
I know I already told you Blossom. How on earth did you forget friends? And I not notice until someone said so! Durr.. Also – Family Matters, Hanging With Mr. Cooper and Sister Sister just came to mind.
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LOVED My So Called Life! When I see Claire Daines now, I still think of that show. I may have dyed my hair that color once. or twice.
An Awesome post on Miss Britt´s blog … Accepting MY Normal
Oh, MSCL! Loved it.
Hey, have you noticed there is a couple on MTV’s Teen Mom who are totally Roseanne & Dan Conner? Truefax. Check it.
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I love My So Called Life too. How is it we all loved that show yet it only lasted one season?
Also agree with Friends. I’ve seen every episode of that show at least 3 times.
OMG, I had totally forgotten about My So-Called Life. It was such a good show!!
Maa! David is Leonard?? David is Leonard!!! Thank you! That was making me crazy.
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