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Dark Side of the 90's

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A deep dive into the decade's untold history, revealing secrets, and prespectives.

Documentary

3.5 / 5

15th July 2021 - 24th September 2024
Producer
Vanessa Hill
Top Cast
Mark McGrath
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Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly Talk
15th July 2021

Episode 1

As 90's Talk TV evolved from the cerebral (Donahue) to the trashy (Jerry Springer), the new format fused combustive relationships, shock and violence to entertain the masses.

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The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary
22nd July 2021

Episode 2

The Viper Room was a refuge for Young Hollywood to hide from the prying eyes of the press, until one fateful night when the death of a rising star instantly made it headline news.

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TV for Teens
29th July 2021

Episode 3

The story of how the upstart Fox Network forever changed television.

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Beanie Babies Go Bust
5th August 2021

Episode 4

90's parents and kids bonded over collecting playful plush toys known as Beanie Babies until the toy's creator, Ty Warner, used the internet's power to create a frenzied market.

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Grunge and the Seattle Sound
12th August 2021

Episode 5

SubPop's classic 90's indie ethos was tested when they chased mainstream money. The story of grunge told through the eyes of the little label that started it all.

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Baywatch: Sex Sells
19th August 2021

Episode 6

The world’s first influencer was a TV show. Baywatch’s Southern California sun, action, and laser focus on beauty made it appeal to more than a billion people worldwide.

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A Tale of Two Cults
26th August 2021

Episode 7

Doomsday cults emerged in the '90s, seizing on Y2K fears. While we watched the tragic Waco massacre on TV, Heaven's Gate leader Marshall Applewhite made his own plan.

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Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War
2nd September 2021

Episode 8

90's hip hop had an uphill fight for airplay and recognition. When the media finally caught on, they told a story that twisted the narrative with sometimes dangerous consequences.

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Secrets of the Runway
9th September 2021

Episode 9

90's supermodels were part rock stars, part royalty, and all dusted in cocaine. But off the runway, many were abused by men using their power to conceal an ugly secret.

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Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the Hype
16th September 2021

Episode 10

In the 90’s, the surge of internet-exclusive companies captured the dreams and greed of American investors. In its wake, one beloved mascot was killed — the Pets.com puppet.