The Nineties

About The Nineties

"The Nineties" is a miniseries that analyzes and assesses the most compelling and consequential incidents of the 1990s, which includes but not limited to, politics, technology, entertainment, and all sorts of global issues. Each episode is focused around a certain subject, like the rise of the internet, the best television of the decade, and even the Bill Clinton presidency. This impactful miniseries serves as a nostalgic trip back in time while providing a new perspective on the decade that molded the modern world.

Making / Production

The Nineties is produced by CNN and Tom Hanks, with Gary Goetzman and Mark Herzog as executive producers. This well-produced series is praised for its exploratory narrative, magnificent storytelling, and detailed historical investigation.

Actors

• Tom Hanks: As himself and the executive producer, Hanks reflects his thoughts on the significant events during the 90s.
• James Arness: Played himself and discussed his success and experiences on television in the 90s.
• Roseanne Barr: She also played herself here and gave insights about her hit show "Roseanne", its noteworthy impact on pop culture and TV in the 90s.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The ‘90s: The Last Great Decade? aired before this CNN miniseries, which was a National Geographic miniseries functioning as a comprehensive look into the '90s.
• "The Nineties" is part of a series with similar shows on the Seventies and Eighties, extending the viewer’s historical exploration and comprehension.

Awards

As of now, "The Nineties" has not won any specific awards.

Quotes

• "We were operating on an adrenaline high because of the danger, because of the significance, because the world was watching." - Dan Rather on reporting during the gulf war in the episode “Isn’t It Ironic?”.

Music, Soundtrack

• While "The Nineties" does not have a unique soundtrack of its own, the series features numerous well-known and symbolic songs from the decade that correspond with the episodes' themes and subjects. This includes "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, "Losing My Religion" by R.E.M., and "Wannabe" by Spice Girls.