September 10 across the 1990s: TRL was counting down the most-requested videos on MTV, 48 episodes were airing across the dial, and the music world had stories to tell. Here's the full picture, year by year.
What Was On TV
Before DVR, before streaming — if you missed it, you missed it. Here's what had everyone talking the next morning.
Lisa Marie (host), Brian Setzer, Jon Secada, Martin Page, Art Garfunkel · Judith Light, Al Roker, Warren G + 9 more
11 episodes aired on September 10, 1994: "Lisa Marie (host), Brian Setzer, Jon Secada, Martin Page, Art Garfunkel", "Judith Light, Al Roker, Warren G", "Gets Lost in Space", "Good Old George", and 7 more.
1995 Week 2 · The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1995 + 2 more
4 episodes aired on September 10, 1995: "1995 Week 2", "The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1995", "Watch This", "Genesis".
Jane Curtin · Channel Surfin' + 7 more
9 episodes aired on September 10, 1996: "Jane Curtin", "Channel Surfin'", "Little Bear's Trip to the Stars", "The Astors: High Society", and 5 more.
Blasts from the Past Part II · Chris Rock, Michael Moore, Neil Cody + 11 more
13 episodes aired on September 10, 1997: "Blasts from the Past Part II", "Chris Rock, Michael Moore, Neil Cody", "Market Mayham / Lucky to Be Alone", "Wednesday, September 10, 1997", and 9 more.
Gold Fever · Doppelganger + 6 more
8 episodes aired on September 10, 1998: "Gold Fever", "Doppelganger", "MTV 15th Annual Video Music Awards", "Nowhere to Hide", and 4 more.
TRL Countdown — 1999
Total Request Live was the center of the pop universe. Teens were burning up the phone lines to vote, and the countdown from Times Square was the most-watched 30 minutes on MTV.
The reigning #1 — retired from the countdown after an extended run at the top.
TLC's "No Scrubs" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Ricky Martin's "Livin' la Vida Loca" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Korn's "Freak On A Leash" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Eminem's "My Name Is" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Limp Bizkit's "Nookie" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Britney Spears's "...Baby One More Time" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Sugar Ray's "Every Morning" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
*NSYNC's "I Drive Myself Crazy" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Destiny's Child's "Bills, Bills, Bills" was one of the most-requested videos of the period, burning up the phone lines from fans all over the country.
Music
From chart-toppers to birthdays to passings — what the music world was up to on September 10 across the decade.
Sheck Wes, American rapper
Sheck Wes, American rapper
Sports
Athletes, events, and moments from September 10 across the 1990s.
Sam Morsy, Egyptian footballer
Sam Morsy, Egyptian footballer
Ricky Ledo, American basketball player
Ricky Ledo, American basketball player · Ayub Masika, Kenyan footballer
Sam Kerr, Australian footballer
Sam Kerr, Australian footballer
Jack Grealish, English footballer
Jack Grealish, English footballer
Full Events Archive
Highlights
Jack Crawford (tennis)
Jack Crawford, Australian tennis player (born 1908)
Read more →Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Judith Light, Al Roker, Warren G" (Season 1994, Episode 156) aired on 1994-09-10.
Read more →The world was watching. Here's what dominated the headlines:
Corban Knight
Corban Knight, Canadian ice hockey player
Jack Crawford (tennis)
Jack Crawford, Australian tennis player (born 1908)
Charles Drake (actor)
Charles Drake, American actor (born 1917)
Matt Rife
Matt Rife, American comedian and actor
The decade's soundtrack was electric. These artists were making waves:
On the field and off it, athletes were making history:
Sam Morsy
Sam Morsy, Egyptian footballer
Ricky Ledo
Ricky Ledo, American basketball player
Sam Kerr
Sam Kerr, Australian footballer
Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish, English footballer
Must-see TV was a real thing — and this is what filled the airwaves:
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
"Judith Light, Al Roker, Warren G" (Season 1994, Episode 156) aired on 1994-09-10.
The Magic School Bus
"Gets Lost in Space" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-10.
Beethoven
"Good Old George" (Season 1, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-10.
Tales from the Cryptkeeper
"Game Over" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-10.
"Lisa Marie (host), Brian Setzer, Jon Secada, Martin Page, Art Garfunkel" (Season 1994, Episode 34) aired on 1994-09-10.
"A Date with Carmen (1)" (Season 2, Episode 1) aired on 1994-09-10.
"The 47th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards 1995" (Season 1995, Episode 1) aired on 1995-09-10.
"Papa's Got a Brand New Old Bag or, That's No Lady, That's My Grandma" (Season 1, Episode 3) aired on 1996-09-10.
"Albert Belle; NFL Drug Testing" (Season 2, Episode 4) aired on 1996-09-10.
"Eric Stoltz" (Season 1996, Episode 22) aired on 1996-09-10.
"Jon Stewart, Marv Albert, Cranberries" (Season 1996, Episode 143) aired on 1996-09-10.
"Blasts from the Past Part II" (Season 2, Episode 2) aired on 1997-09-10.
"Chris Rock, Michael Moore, Neil Cody" (Season 1997, Episode 13) aired on 1997-09-10.
"Market Mayham / Lucky to Be Alone" (Season 2, Episode 8) aired on 1997-09-10.
"Michael Palin" (Season 1997, Episode 116) aired on 1997-09-10.
"Noah Wylie, Damon Wayons, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliot" (Season 1997, Episode 147) aired on 1997-09-10.
"MTV 15th Annual Video Music Awards" (Season 1998, Episode 1) aired on 1998-09-10.
"Terry Jones" (Season 1998, Episode 114) aired on 1998-09-10.
"Charles Grodin, Paul Hopkins" (Season 1998, Episode 141) aired on 1998-09-10.
Total Request Live had teenagers calling in around the clock. Here's what was charting:
The #1 most requested video on TRL on this date in 1999
#2 on TRL — TLC, "No Scrubs"
#3 on TRL — Ricky Martin, "Livin' la Vida Loca"
#4 on TRL — Korn, "Freak On A Leash"
#5 on TRL — Eminem, "My Name Is"
#6 on TRL — Limp Bizkit, "Nookie"
#7 on TRL — Britney Spears, "...Baby One More Time"
#8 on TRL — Sugar Ray, "Every Morning"
#9 on TRL — *NSYNC, "I Drive Myself Crazy"
#10 on TRL — Destiny's Child, "Bills, Bills, Bills"
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