Week of November 15, 1993
The House of Representatives approves the North American Free Trade
Agreement by a large margin. The Senate is expected to act on the measure in
days, where it is expected to pass. President Clinton, happy about the come-
from-behind victory declared; “Tonight’s vote is a defining moment. At a time
when many of our people are hurting, we chose to compete and not to retreat.”
Flight attendants employed by American Airlines strike, forcing the cancellation of
flights forcing travelers to scramble for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The
walkout is planned for 11 days.
It’s continued commonwealth for Puerto Rico, as voters
reject statehood, much to the dismay of Gov.
Pedro
Rossello.
It was a close contest.
The Washington Post obtains a TCI cable memo urging its
mangers to take advantage of loopholes and increase fees
from cable “re-regulation.” The memo, from COO Barry
Marshall: “We have to discipline ... We cannot be dissuaded
from the charges simply because customers object. It will
take awhile, but they’ll get use to it. The best news of all is we can blame it on re-
regulation and the government now. Let’s take advantage of it!” The memo was a
call to raise service fees and service calls including cable and VCR hookups.
Pepsi announces that it is dropping
Michael
Jackson
as its spokesperson because he
abandoned his world concert tour. Jackson
announced that he is ending his “Dangerous”
tour to seek treatment for an addiction to
painkillers that Jackson contends was worsened
by stress caused by allegations the he molested
a 13 year-old boy.
Marries - Actor Luke Perry (27) “Beverly Hills
90210” to Minnie Sharp (24).
Marries - Michelle Pfeiffer to TV producer David Kelly.
Week of November 15, 1993
Passing - actor Bill Bixby (59). Bixby was
rarely off TV screens after his first series
“My Favorite Martian” in 1963. Best
known for his role as Dr David Bruce
Banner in “The Incredible Hulk.” His
other successful series was “The
Courtship Of Eddie’s Father” in the late
60’s - early 70’s. He also starred in TV’s
“The Magician and “Goodnight
Beantown.” He once told TV guide - “I’m
perfectly content to be labeled a
television performer.”
Actress Barbara Streisand donates her lavish 24-acre Malibu, CA estate to the
Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for a conservation institute. The property,
with 5 houses - is appraised at $15 million.
Passing - character actor
Fritz Feld
(93). His familiar
trademark cork-sounding pop created by bringing the flat
of his hand against his mouth. Featured in 425 films, 500
television shows, 1,000 radio programs and 90
commercials.
Rapper and actor Tupac Amaru Shakur (22) is arrested for
forcible sodomy and unlawful imprisonment of a 20 year-
old woman at the Parker Meridian Hotel in New York City.
It’s the latest in a string of legal problems for Shakur. The
woman alleged that the singer and two others held her
down while a fourth male sodomized her in a hotel room.
Bestsellers - “Slow Waltz In Cedar Bend” - Robert James Waller, “Lasher” - Anne
Rice, “The Bridges Of Madison County”- Robert James Waller, “Nightmares &
Dreamscapes” - Stephen King, “Private Parts” - Howard Stern, “Stop The
Insanity!” - Susan Powter, “Seinlanguage” - Jerry Seinfeld, “Embrace By The
Light” - Betty J. Eadie
Week of November 15, 1993
Whitney Houston
cancels a concert in
Barcelona after getting food poisoning
from eating oysters at her hotel.
Television news -
The old Waltons gang returns on a CBS
special “A Walton Thanksgiving reunion”
this week.
Ed McMahon’s “Star Search” now uses a
toll (900) number so viewers can vote.
The call costs $1.99 and proceeds go to
Muscular Dystrophy.
On the air for three months, “The Late
Show” starring David Lettermen on CBS is averaging a 5.2 rating or 4.8 million
households. “The Tonight Show” w/ Jay Leno averaged a 4.1 rating, down 7%
from the same period last year. The Leno camp says it’s still too early.
ABC’s “Family Matters” launches a cross-country search for
the funniest and best impression of
Steve Urkel
- the show’s
nerd. Children ages 4-12 must submit a VHS tape to Warner
Brothers by December 3. The two best will win guest roles on
the series.
Saturday night television
-
CBS - Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Walker, Texas Ranger
NBC - The Mommies, Cafe Americain, Empty Nest, Nurses, Sisters, Saturday
Night Live
ABC - George, Where I Live, Matlock, The Commish
Fox - Cops, Cops, Front Page
A&E - Carolina’s Comedy Hour, Movie, Second City’s 149%
Sisters - Frankie gives a hand to her dad’s former mistress.
Saturday Night Live - Nicole Kidman and musical guests Stone Temple Pilots.
Week of November 15, 1993
Music news
- A song by convicted murderer Charles Manson will be part of the
new Guns ‘N Roses albums “The Spaghetti Incident?” It’s an unlisted bonus track
titled “Look at Your Game, Girl.” The group and label Geffen Records have kept it
hush until now.
Motown releases “Black Reign,” - Queen Latifah’s
third album and her first with the label. She used to
be with Tommy Boy. She doesn’t mince words
when it comes to her variety - “The only thing
people should expect from Queen Latifah is the
unexpected. I am a rapper and an artist. I can’t do
strictly hard-core, strictly reggae, rap or R&B… I
go with the vibe… whatever the vibe commands,
that’s what I follow, that’s how I function.”
Tony Bennett has his first video released. Look for
“Stepin’ Out With My Baby” on MTV. Tony’s been
in the business over 40 years. MTV says that Bennett has a certain amount of
credibility and vibe with the alternative crowd right now. “He’s a legend, and in
the spirit of unpredictability and a desire to keep our audience stimulated, we
thought it would be great to add this clip,” said a spokesperson.
Tupac Amaru Shakur is arrested for forcible sodomy to a 20-year-old women in
Manhattan.
Top Country -
Reckless - Alabama
Almost Goodbye - Mark Chesnutt
That Was A River - Collin Raye
She Used To Be Mine - Brooks & Dunn
My Baby Loves Me - Martina McBride
Does He Love You -
Reba McEntire
with Linda Davis
Mercury Blues - Alan Jackson
On the Road - Lee Roy Parnell
Easy Come, Easy Go - George Straight
American Honky Tonk Association -
Garth Brooks
My Second Home - Tracy Lawrence
Album tracks -
Stick It Out - Rush
Week of November 15, 1993
Mary Jane’s Last Dance - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Black on Black II - Heart
Daughter - Pearl Jam
Amazing - Aerosmith
Bad Thing - Cry of Love
I’m The Only One -
Melissa Etheridge
Heart-Shaped Box - Nirvana
Stone Free - Eric Clapton
Ain’t it Fun - Guns ‘N Roses
No Rain - Blind Melon
Top hits in Britain -
I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)
- Meatloaf
Don’t Be A Stranger - Dina Carroll
Please Forgive Me - Bryan Adams
Got To Get It - Culture Beat
Give It Up - The Goodmen
U Got 2 Let the Music - Cappella
Hero - Mariah Carey
Real Love ’93 - Time Frequency
Feels Like Heaven - Urban Cookie
Little Fluffy Clouds - The Orb
Top Rap -
Shoop - Salt-N-Pepa
Shifftee - Onyx
Stay Real - Erick Sermon
Let Me Ride - Dr. Dre
Real Muthaphuckkin G’s - Eazy-E
Otta Here - Krs-One
Paint the White House Black - George Clinton
Nutin’ Ta Lose - Dred Scott
I’m Real - Kris Kross
Make Room - Tha Alkaholiks
Young Girl Bluez - Biz Markie
Hot Hits -
I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That) - Meat Loaf
Just Kickin’ it - Xscape
All That She Wants - Ace of Base
Again - Janet Jackson
Hero - Mariah Carey
Week of November 15, 1993
Shoop - Salt-N-Pepa
Gangsta Lean - DRS
Hey Mr. D.J. - Zhane
Dreamlover - Mariah Carey
Please Forgive Me - Bryan Adams
Shoomp! (There It IS) - Tag Team
Breathe Again - Toni Braxton
Anniversary - Tony! Toni! Tone!
Can We Talk - Tevin Campbell
No Rain - Blind Melon
Another Sad Love Song - Toni
Braxton
The River Of Dreams - Billy Joel
Keep Ya Head Up - 2Pac
What Is Love - Haddaway
Sweat (A La La La La Long) - Inner
Circle
Two Steps Behind - Def Leppard
Top albums this week in 1993 -
Duets - Frank Sinatra
Vs. - Pearl Jam
Music Box - Mariah Carey
Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles - Various Artists
River of Dreams - Billy Joel
Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell
- Meatloaf
Get In Where You Fit In - Too
Short
It’s On (Dr. Dre 187UM) Killa -
Eazy-E
Get It Where You Fit In - Too
Short
Janet - Janet Jackson
In Utero - Nirvana
In Pieces - Garth Brooks
Greatest Hits Volume Two -
Reba McEntire
MTV Unplugged - 10,000
Maniacs
Siamese Dream - Smashing
Pumpkins
Hummin’ Comin’ At ‘Cha -
Week of November 15, 1993
Excape
Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We? - The Cranberries
I’m Ready - Tevin Campbell
Counterparts - Rush
Easy Come, Easy Go - George Strait
Black Sunday - Cypress Hill
Shaq Diesel - Shaquille O’Neal
Sleepless In Seattle - Soundtrack
Top movies this week in 1993 -
The Three Musketeers
Carlito’s Way
Nightmare Before Christmas
My Life
Cool Runnings
Beverly Hillbillies
Look Who’s talking Now
RoboCop 3
Rudy
Flesh and Bone
Fatal Instinct
Malice
