Media from 1997.
Contents
Paper money
Old currency currently in circulation | |
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![]() $1 (Series 1995) Approximately 6.7 billion $1 bills were in circulation by the end of 1997, at least 99% of them as Series 1995 notes. | |
A 83200001 C – A 25600000 I | |
B 89600001 I – B 83200000 P | |
C 25600001 B – C 57600000 C | |
D 70400001 C – D 32000000 D | |
E 76800001 E – E 19200000 G | |
F 06400001 H – F 64000000 K | |
G 06400001 F – G 44800000 G | |
J 32000001 B – J 12800000 C | |
K 89600001 B – K 96000000 D | |
L 12800001 H – L 96000000 I | |
![]() $2 (Series 1976) |
A 00000001 A – A 29440000 A |
B 00000001 A – B 67200000 A | |
C 00000001 A – C 33280000 A | |
D 05440001 A – D 31360000 A | |
E 23040001 A – E 56960000 A | |
F 14720001 A – F 60800000 A | |
G 08000001 A – G 84480000 A | |
H 00000001 A – H 39040000 A | |
I 00000001 A – I 23680000 A | |
J 00000001 A – J 24960000 A | |
K 00000001 A – K 41600000 A | |
L 28160001 A – L 82560000 A | |
![]() $2 (Series 1995) |
F 00000001 A – F 32000000 A |
![]() $5 (Series 1995) Approximately 1.57 billion $5 bills were in circulation by the end of 1997, at least 99% of them as Series 1995 notes. |
A 51200001 A – A 57600000 B |
B 70400001 B – B 32000000 C | |
D 25600001 A – D 57600000 A | |
E 32000001 A – E 70400000 B | |
F 64000001 B – F 70400000 C | |
J 00000001 A – J 44800000 A | |
L 51200001 A – L 64000000 C | |
![]() $10 (Series 1993) |
B 06400001 C – B 44800000 D |
C 76800001 A – C 19200000 B | |
![]() $10 (Series 1995) Approximately 1.42 billion $10 bills were in circulation by the end of 1997, about 77% of them as Series 1995 notes. |
E 00000001 A – E 89600000 A |
F 12800001 B – F 44800000 B | |
G 00000001 A – G 96000000 B | |
J 00000001 A – J 32000000 A | |
![]() $20 (Series 1993) |
A 00000001 A – A 96000000 C |
B 76800001 C – B 19200000 G | |
C 51200001 A – C 76800000 A | |
D 57600001 B – D 64000000 C | |
E 12800001 E – E 70400000 G | |
F 12800001 B – F 64000000 D | |
J 57600001 A – J 06400000 B | |
K 83200001 A – K 89600000 B | |
L 38400001 F – L 38400000 I | |
![]() $20 (Series 1995) Approximately 4.4 billion $20 bills were in circulation by the end of 1997, about 62% of them as Series 1995 notes. |
F 00000001 A – F 76800000 B |
G 00000001 A – G 76800000 C | |
H 00000001 A – H 06400000 B | |
J 00000001 A – J 51200000 A | |
K 00000001 A – K 06400000 B | |
L 00000001 A – L 12800000 E | |
![]() $50 (Series 1993) Approximately 964 million $50 bills were in circulation by the end of 1997, about 66% of them as Series 1993 notes. |
A 09600001 A – A 41600000 A |
B 35200001 A – B 09600000 E | |
D 25600001 A – D 60800000 A | |
E 28800001 A – E 51200000 A | |
G 28800001 A – G 44800000 B | |
J 03200001 A – J 12800000 A | |
K 00000001 A – K 09600000 A | |
![]() $100 (Series 1990) |
A 64000001 A – A 76800000 A |
B 09600001 F – B 99200000 F | |
C 67200001 A – C 12800000 B | |
D 64000001 A – D 16000000 B | |
H 70400001 A – H 22400000 B | |
J 67200001 A – J 76800000 A | |
K 67200001 A – K 80000000 A | |
L 41600001 B – L 48000000 B | |
![]() $100 (Series 1993) |
A 00000001 A – A 83200000 A |
B 00000001 A – B 25600000 C | |
C 00000001 A – C 41600000 A | |
D 00000001 A – D 09600000 A | |
E 00000001 A – E 64000000 A | |
F 00000001 A – F 51200000 B | |
G 00000001 A – G 44800000 A | |
H 00000001 A – H 16000000 A | |
I 00000001 A – I 09600000 A | |
J 00000001 A – J 09600000 A | |
K 00000001 A – K 51200000 A | |
L 00000001 A – L 19200000 A | |
![]() $100 (Series 1996) Approximately more than 2.9 billion $100 bills were in circulation by the end of 1997, about 69% of them as Series 1996 notes. |
AA 00000001 A – AA 51200000 A |
AB 00000001 A – AB 12800000 G | |
AC 00000001 A – AC 16000000 A | |
AD 00000001 A – AD 03200000 B | |
AE 00000001 A – AE 19200000 B | |
AF 00000001 A – AF 32000000 A | |
AG 00000001 A – AG 70400000 A | |
AH 00000001 A – AH 28800000 A | |
AI 00000001 A – AI 09600000 A | |
AJ 00000001 A – AJ 19200000 A | |
AK 00000001 A – AK 25600000 A | |
AL 00000001 A – AL 64000000 C | |
New currency released to circulation | |
![]() $1 (Series 1995) | |
A 25600001 I – A 83200000 I | |
B 83200001 P – B 96000000 Y | |
D 32000001 D – D 38400000 I | |
E 19200001 G – E 44800000 K | |
F 64000001 K – F 06400000 Q | |
G 44800001 G – G 12800000 L | |
H 06400001 D – H 38400000 E | |
I 12800001 A – I 32000000 C | |
J 12800001 C – J 12800000 F | |
K 00000001 E – K 96000000 G | |
L 00000001 J – L 44800000 U | |
![]() $2 (Series 1995) |
F 32000001 A – F 57600000 A |
![]() $5 (Series 1995) |
B 32000001 C – B 76800000 D |
C 38400001 A – C 76800000 A | |
D 57600001 A – D 19200000 B | |
E 70400001 B – E 64000000 D | |
F 70400001 C – F 32000000 D | |
G 64000001 B – G 12800000 D | |
H 89600001 A – H 57600000 B | |
I 38400001 A – I 57600000 A | |
J 44800001 A – J 89600000 A | |
K 64000001 A – K 32000000 B | |
L 64000001 C – L 96000000 E | |
![]() $10 (Series 1993) |
A 25600001 B – A 51200000 B |
B 44800001 D – B 76800000 E | |
![]() $10 (Series 1995) |
A 00000001 A – A 70400000 B |
B 00000001 A – B 83200000 B | |
D 00000001 A – D 64000000 A | |
E 89600001 A – E 83200000 B | |
F 44800001 B – F 89600000 B | |
G 00000001 C – G 38400000 C | |
H 51200001 A – H 76800000 A | |
J 32000001 A – J 64000000 A | |
K 44800001 A – K 89600000 A | |
L 00000001 B – L 70400000 B | |
![]() $20 (Series 1995) |
B 00000001 A – B 19200000 E |
C 00000001 A – C 70400000 A | |
D 00000001 A – D 89600000 B | |
E 00000001 A – E 89600000 A | |
F 76800001 B – F 19200000 D | |
G 76800001 C – G 12800000 F | |
H 06400001 B – H 44800000 B | |
I 00000001 A – I 06400000 B | |
J 51200001 A – J 76800000 B | |
K 06400001 B – K 57600000 C | |
L 12800001 E – L 38400000 G | |
![]() $50 (Series 1993) |
B 09600001 E – B 86400000 E |
![]() $50 (Series 1996) |
AA 00000001 A – AA 09600000 A |
AB 00000001 A – AB 22400000 B | |
AC 00000001 A – AC 57600000 A | |
AD 00000001 A – AD 32000000 A | |
AF 00000001 A – AF 60800000 A | |
AG 00000001 A – AG 41600000 A | |
AI 00000001 A – AI 12800000 A | |
AJ 00000001 A – AJ 03200000 A | |
AL 00000001 A – AL 41600000 A | |
![]() $100 (Series 1996) |
AA 51200000 A – AA 70400000 A |
AB 12800000 G – AB 57600000 J | |
AC 16000000 A – AC 25600000 A | |
AD 03200000 B – AD 32000000 B | |
AE 19200000 B – AE 38400000 B | |
AF 32000000 A – AF 83200000 A | |
AG 70400000 A – AG 96000000 A | |
AH 28800000 A – AH 44800000 A | |
AI 09600000 A – AI 12800000 A | |
AJ 19200000 A – AJ 38400000 A | |
AK 25600000 A – AK 83200000 A | |
AL 64000000 C – AL 44800000 D |
On October 27, 1997, the new design of the $50 bill that was unveiled in June 1997 was officially released to circulation.
Logos
Movie logos | ||
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![]() Touchstone Pictures |
1986–2002 | |
![]() Walt Disney Pictures |
1990–2006 | Seen on Hercules. |
![]() Universal Pictures |
1991–1997 | |
![]() Warner Bros. Pictures |
1992–1998 | |
![]() Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures |
1992–2001 | |
![]() 20th Century Fox |
1994–2009 | |
![]() New Line Cinema |
1994–1997 | Seen on The Mask on DVD. |
![]() Paramount Pictures |
1995–2002 | |
![]() Walt Disney Pictures |
1995–2007 | Only seen on Toy Story. |
![]() Pixar Animation Studios |
1995–present | Only seen on Toy Story. |
![]() Columbia Pictures |
1996–2013 | |
![]() TriStar Pictures |
1996–2013 | Seen on Matilda. |
![]() Universal Pictures |
1997–1999 | Debuted in May 1997. |
![]() DreamWorks SKG |
1997–present | Debuted in September 1997. |
![]() New Line Cinema |
1997–2001 | |
Broadcast television logos | ||
![]() CBS |
1953–2007 | |
![]() ABC |
1962–2007 | |
![]() NBC |
1986–2013 | |
![]() WB Network |
1995–1999 | |
![]() UPN |
1995–2002 | |
![]() FOX |
1996–1997 | |
PBS logos (including funding credits) | ||
![]() National Captioning Institute |
1982–1999 | Seen on programs closed-captioned by the National Captioning Institute. |
![]() The Caption Center |
1996–1998 | Seen on programs closed-captioned by The Caption Center, such as Arthur. |
![]() WNET |
1992–1999 | Seen on Shining Time Station. |
![]() WGBH Boston |
1993–2009 | Seen on Arthur. |
![]() Corporation for Public Broadcasting |
1993–1999 | Most PBS programs were sponsored by these underwriters. |
![]() Viewers Like You | ||
![]() Connecticut Public Television |
1993–2004 | Seen on current seasons of Barney & Friends. |
![]() PBS |
1996–1998 | |
![]() PBS Kids |
1996–1999 | Initial broadcasts of Arthur contained the original 1993 logo. |
![]() Family Communications |
1997 | Only seen on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. |
![]() The Caption Center |
1997–2002 | The words "The Caption Center" were colored red late in 1997. |
Cable television logos | ||
![]() HBO |
1980–present | |
![]() Nickelodeon |
1984–2009 | |
![]() Cinemax |
1985–1997 | |
![]() Nick at Nite |
1985–1997 | Nick at Nite only aired during primetime hours on Nickelodeon. |
![]() Disney Channel |
1986–1997 | |
![]() The Movie Channel |
1988–1997 | |
![]() Nick Jr. |
1988–2009 | |
![]() The Family Channel |
1990–1998 | |
![]() Showtime |
1990–1997 | |
![]() Sci-Fi Channel |
1992–1998 | |
![]() Cartoon Network |
1992–2004 | |
![]() FX |
1994–1997 | |
![]() Game Show Network |
1994–1997 | |
![]() TNT |
1995–2001 | |
![]() USA Network |
1996–1999 | |
![]() TBS |
1996–2002 | |
![]() Disney Channel |
1997–2002 | |
![]() Nick at Nite |
1997–2002 | |
![]() Cinemax |
1997–2008 | |
![]() Showtime |
1997–present | |
![]() The Movie Channel |
1997–2001 | |
![]() FX Network |
1997–2008 | |
![]() Game Show Network |
1997–2004 | |
Television distribution logos | ||
![]() Walt Disney Television |
1985–2003 | |
![]() The Britt Allcroft Company |
1989–2002 | |
![]() DiC Entertainment |
1990–2001 | Seen on Super Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog cartoons on USA Network. |
![]() KingWorld |
1990–1999 | Seen on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. |
![]() Universal Television |
1991–1997 | |
![]() Columbia TriStar Television |
1994–1997 | Last seen on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!'s 1996-1997 seasons. |
![]() Warner Bros. Television |
1994–2001 | Seen on Full House's final season. |
![]() 20th Television |
1994–2008 | |
![]() Tollin/Robbins Productions |
1994–2005 | |
![]() Paramount Television |
1995–2002 | |
![]() 20th Century Fox Television |
1995–1998 | |
![]() Buena Vista Television |
1995–1997 | |
![]() Columbia TriStar Television |
1996–2001 | Seen on late episodes of the 1996-1997 season of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. |
![]() Nickelodeon Productions |
1996–1997 | Seen on Season 3 of All That. |
![]() Universal Television |
1997–2004 | |
![]() Buena Vista Television |
1997–2005 | |
![]() Nickelodeon Productions |
1997–2007 | Seen on Season 4 of All That. |
Home media logos | ||
![]() Random House Home Video |
1984–2005 | Seen on the first Arthur videos. |
![]() Warner Bros. Records |
1986–1997 | Only seen on Kidsongs. |
![]() Together Again Video Productions |
1987–1997 | Only seen on Kidsongs. |
![]() Touchstone Home Video |
1987–2002 | |
![]() PBS Home Video |
1989–1998 | |
![]() MCA/Universal Home Video |
1990–1998 | |
![]() CIC Video |
1992–1997 | Seen on international VHS prints of films distributed by Paramount and Universal. |
![]() Columbia TriStar Home Video |
1993–2000 | Only seen internationally from 1996 to 1998. |
![]() MGM/UA Home Video |
1993–1998 | Seen on the first DVD release of The Wizard of Oz. |
![]() THX Laserdisc |
1993–2000 | |
![]() Kid Vision |
1994–1997 | Seen on Kidsongs videos until this year. |
![]() Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection |
1994–1999 | Seen on The Hunchback of Notre Dame and early THX-certified releases of other films. |
![]() Paramount Home Video |
1995–2006 | |
![]() New Line Home Video |
1995–1997 | |
![]() Disney Videos |
1995–2001 | International prints of The Hunchback of Notre Dame had this logo. |
![]() Video Treasures |
1995–1998 | Seen on Season 4 videos of Thomas & Friends. |
![]() 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
1995–2006 | Seen on the Special Editions of the Star Wars trilogy. |
![]() Walt Disney Home Video |
1995–2001 | Seen on the first DVD releases from the company. |
![]() Barney Home Video |
1995–2000 | Only seen on Barney & Friends videos. |
![]() Columbia TriStar Home Video |
1996–1997 | Only seen in the U.S. and Canada. Appeared on the Matilda DVD. |
![]() Warner Home Video |
1997–2010 | |
![]() Lyrick Studios |
1997–1998 | Seen on Barney & Friends videos. Debuted in March. |
![]() Columbia TriStar Home Video |
1997–1998 | |
![]() New Line Home Video |
1997–2001 | |
![]() CIC Video |
1997–2000 | The last CIC Video logo. |
![]() DTS |
1997–2004 | Originally seen on laserdiscs. |
![]() Sony Wonder |
1997–2006 | Seen on the last Kidsongs videos. |
![]() Together Again Productions |
1997–1998 | Seen on the last Kidsongs videos. |
Video game logos | ||
![]() Game Boy |
1989–1998 | |
![]() Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
1990–1999 | |
![]() Sega Saturn |
1995–1998 | After the Game Gear and Genesis were discontinued, this only left the Saturn for 1997. |
![]() Nintendo 64 |
1996–2002 |
Movies
As of June 1997, the widest release of one film in North America was 3,565 theaters.
Theatrical
Poster/Title | Release Date | No. of theaters | Box office |
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![]() Star Wars: Special Edition |
January 31, 1997 | 2,375 (79%) | $138,257,865 (January 31–May 4, 1997) |
![]() Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back: Special Edition |
February 21, 1997 | 2,322 (77%) | $67,597,694 (February 21–May 11, 1997) |
![]() Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Special Edition |
March 14, 1997 | 2,111 (70%) | $45,470,437 (March 14–June 8, 1997) |
![]() Hercules |
June 27, 1997 | 2,930 (82%) | $99,112,101 (June 27–September 14, 1997) |
VHS
Title | Latest release date | Notes |
---|---|---|
![]() Hook |
July 24, 1992 | |
![]() The Return of Jafar |
May 20, 1994 | |
![]() The Goonies |
July 7, 1994 | |
![]() Dumbo |
October 28, 1994 | |
![]() The Sword in the Stone |
October 28, 1994 | |
![]() Alice in Wonderland |
October 28, 1994 | |
![]() Robin Hood |
October 28, 1994 | |
![]() Pete's Dragon |
October 28, 1994 | |
![]() The Mask |
January 19, 1995 | |
![]() The Lion King |
March 3, 1995 | |
![]() A Goofy Movie |
September 6, 1995 | First Disney animated film with the gold logo. |
![]() Cinderella |
October 4, 1995 | |
![]() Pocahontas |
February 28, 1996 | |
![]() Ghostbusters |
March 12, 1996 | |
![]() Ghostbusters II |
March 12, 1996 | |
![]() The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh |
March 27, 1996 | |
![]() The Aristocats |
April 24, 1996 | |
![]() Aladdin and the King of Thieves |
August 13, 1996 | |
![]() The Wizard of Oz |
September 10, 1996 | The THX logo appeared on this video. |
![]() Oliver & Company |
September 24, 1996 | |
![]() Toy Story |
October 29, 1996 | Only Pixar film to date until 1998. |
![]() Matilda |
December 17, 1996 | Released on VHS before The Hunchback of Notre Dame, despite its theatrical release after that film, being a box office bomb. |
![]() Bambi |
February 4, 1997 | THX-certified. Includes a 15-minute documentary at the end. |
![]() The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
March 4, 1997 | |
![]() Home Alone |
March 18, 1997 | The re-print contains a trailer for the other Home Alone film. |
![]() Home Alone 2: Lost in New York |
March 18, 1997 | The re-print contains a trailer for the other Home Alone film. |
![]() 101 Dalmatians |
April 15, 1997 | |
![]() Fun and Fancy Free |
July 15, 1997 | Succeeded The Three Caballeros. |
![]() Star Wars |
August 26, 1997 | The first Special Edition release. |
![]() The Empire Strikes Back |
August 26, 1997 | The first Special Edition release. |
![]() Return of the Jedi |
August 26, 1997 | The first Special Edition release. |
![]() Mary Poppins |
August 26, 1997 | THX-certified. |
![]() Sleeping Beauty |
September 16, 1997 | THX-certified. |
![]() The Jungle Book |
October 14, 1997 |
THX-certified. Released on video before Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid, purely for its 30th anniversary. |
![]() Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas |
November 11, 1997 |
Walt Disney Home Video planned to release Hercules, Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid in the first half of 1998. Meanwhile, The Little Mermaid was re-released in theaters on November 14, 1997, and was the last film to do so in Disney's original tradition.
DVD
Title | Latest release date | Notes |
---|---|---|
![]() The Mask |
March 25, 1997 | Available in letterbox widescreen and pan-and-scan full screen. Special features include an audio commentary and two deleted scenes. |
![]() The Wizard of Oz |
March 25, 1997 | |
![]() Matilda |
June 2, 1997 |
Upcoming
Mulan | A teaser trailer for this film debuted in November 1997. |
The Lion King: Simba's Pride | This direct-to-video sequel film for The Lion King remained in production. |
A Bug's Life | Not much was known about this film so far, but a short film titled "Geri's Game" that would later be attached to A Bug's Life was completed this year. |
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace | Principal photography lasted from June 26 to September 30, 1997. |
Toy Story 2 | Storyreels were completed, and the film began animation. |
Books
Title | Release date |
---|---|
![]() Horton Hears a Who! |
1954 |
![]() The Cat in the Hat |
1957 |
![]() How the Grinch Stole Christmas |
1957 |
![]() Green Eggs and Ham |
1960 |
![]() The Lorax |
1971 |
![]() The Lion King |
June 1, 1994 |
![]() Pocahontas |
June 1, 1995 |
![]() The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
June 1, 1996 |
![]() Toy Story |
August 1, 1996 |
Music
Title | Release date |
---|---|
![]() Beauty and the Beast |
October 24, 1991 |
![]() Aladdin |
October 27, 1992 |
![]() The Lion King |
July 13, 1994 |
![]() Classic Disney Vol. 1: 60 Years of Musical Magic |
March 28, 1995 |
![]() Pocahontas |
June 23, 1995 |
![]() Classic Disney Vol. 2: 60 Years of Musical Magic |
September 12, 1995 |
![]() The Wizard of Oz: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |
September 19, 1995 |
![]() Kidsongs: A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm |
September 26, 1995 |
![]() Kidsongs: Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes |
September 26, 1995 |
![]() Toy Story |
November 22, 1995 |
![]() The Hunchback of Notre Dame |
May 28, 1996 |
![]() Classic Disney Vol. 3: 60 Years of Musical Magic |
July 2, 1996 |
![]() Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope |
February 18, 1997 |
![]() Hercules |
May 27, 1997 |
![]() Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back |
June 3, 1997 |
![]() Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi |
June 10, 1997 |
![]() Mary Poppins |
July 8, 1997 |
![]() Classic Disney Vol. 4: 60 Years of Musical Magic |
September 16, 1997 |
![]() We Wish You a Merry Christmas |
October 21, 1997 |
![]() Kidsongs: I Can Dance! |
December 10, 1997 |
Television
Broadcasts
![]() Mister Rogers' Neighborhood | |
---|---|
February 17–21, 1997 | "Sharing" (1711–1715) premiered on PBS. |
March 31, 1997 – April 18, 1997 | "Mouths & Feelings" and "Fun & Games" reran, followed by "The Environment". |
April 21, 1997 – July 18, 1997 | Most of episodes 1471–1555 reran within these dates. |
July 21, 1997 – August 1, 1997 | "Sharing" aired a second time this year, in place of the now lost "Conflict" episodes, followed by the "Play" week. |
August 4–29, 1997 | Following the annual reruns of "Josephine", "Day Care & Night Care" and "Starting School", "Be Yourself: That's the Best" (1716–1720) premiered on PBS. |
September 8, 1997 | For the 1997–1998 season, reruns of the show began again with episodes 1556 onwards after "Learning". |
![]() Shining Time Station | |
All 65 episodes to date and the Season 4 specials continued airing on reruns on PBS.
On most stations, the show was last seen in October 1997. This was also the last time Season 1 ever aired on television. | |
Mario All Stars | |
The Super Mario Bros. Super Show and Super Mario World continued reruns on USA Network.
The show last aired on June 6, 1997. | |
![]() The Kidsongs Television Show | |
Reruns of all 50 episodes continued on PBS.
A third season, comprising of 20 more episodes, premiered from October 6–31, 1997. | |
![]() Barney & Friends | |
Reruns of the complete first three seasons continued on PBS.
Barney Live! in New York City aired at least twice this year. In November 1997, half of Season 1 and some episodes of Season 2 were permanently withdrawn. Any surviving episodes no longer had the "Barney Says" segment when reran since December 1997. | |
My Little Pony | |
![]() My Little Pony Tales |
The show temporarily returned to The Disney Channel on March 3, 1997, and was last seen on May 30, 1997. |
![]() Wheel of Fortune | |
February 24, 1997 | A brand-new puzzle board was introduced during Season 14. |
June 13, 1997 | New episodes of Season 14 ended on syndication. |
September 1, 1997 | Season 15 began on first-run syndication. |
September 6, 1997 | Weekend reruns of Season 14 began. Season 13 was withdrawn. |
![]() Jeopardy! | |
July 18, 1997 | New episodes of Season 13 ended on syndication. |
September 1, 1997 | Season 14 began on first-run syndication. |
September 6, 1997 | Weekend reruns of Season 13 began. Season 12 was withdrawn. |
October 6, 1997 | One month into Season 14, the set remained the same color for every entire game. |
Sonic the Hedgehog | |
![]() Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog |
Both shows last reran on USA Network in November or December 1997. |
![]() Sonic the Hedgehog | |
![]() Sonic Christmas Blast |
Reran on USA Network three times in December 1997. |
![]() Full House | |
All eight seasons continued airing on off-network syndication. | |
Dr. Seuss | |
![]() Halloween is Grinch Night |
Reran on TBS on October 25, 1997. |
![]() The Cat in the Hat |
Reran on TBS on November 29, 1997. |
![]() Dr. Seuss on the Loose |
Reran on TBS on November 29, 1997. |
![]() The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat |
Reran on TBS on November 29, 1997. |
![]() All That | |
January 5, 1997 – October 25, 1997 | The rest of Season 3 premiered on Nickelodeon, for a grand total of 20 episodes.
Season 2 also aired on reruns. |
November 15, 1997 | A fourth season premiered on Nickelodeon. |
![]() Arthur | |
January 1, 1997 – October 17, 1997 | The first season continued airing on reruns on PBS. |
October 20–31, 1997 | 10 new episodes of a second season premiered on PBS. |
November 3, 1997 | When reran as of this date, Season 1 now had the Season 2 funding credits. |
Home video
Dr. Seuss | |||||||||||
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![]() The Cat in the Hat |
![]() The Lorax |
![]() Green Eggs and Ham and Other Stories |
![]() The Hoober-Bloob Highway | ||||||||
![]() Grinch Night |
![]() Pontoffel Pock and His Magic Piano |
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat | |||||||||
![]() How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears a Who! (November 19, 1997; DVD) | |||||||||||
Kidsongs | |||||||||||
![]() A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm |
![]() I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing |
![]() Good Night, Sleep Tight |
![]() Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes | ||||||||
![]() Home on the Range |
![]() A Day with the Animals |
![]() What I Want to Be! |
![]() Let's Play Ball | ||||||||
![]() A Day at the Circus |
![]() A Day at Camp |
![]() Ride the Roller Coaster |
![]() Very Silly Songs | ||||||||
![]() We Wish You a Merry Christmas (December 1992) |
![]() Play Along Songs (May 1993) |
![]() If We Could Talk to the Animals (October 1993) | |||||||||
![]() I Can Go to the Country! |
![]() I Can Bop with the Biggles! |
![]() I Can Put on a Show! | |||||||||
![]() I Can Sing Baby Animal Songs! |
![]() I Can Dance! (December 10, 1997) |
![]() I Can Do It! (December 10, 1997) | |||||||||
Barney & Friends | |||||||||||
![]() Barney's Magical Musical Adventure (August 1992) |
![]() Waiting for Santa (October 1993) |
![]() Barney's Alphabet Zoo (April 1994) |
![]() Barney Live! in New York City (August 1994) | ||||||||
![]() Barney's Imagination Island (October 1994) |
![]() Barney: Families are Special (February 7, 1995) |
![]() Barney: Safety (April 11, 1995) |
![]() Barney's Making New Friends (August 8, 1995) | ||||||||
![]() Campfire Sing-Along |
![]() Barney Goes to School |
![]() Barney in Concert |
![]() Rock with Barney | ||||||||
![]() Riding in Barney's Car (September 26, 1995) |
![]() Barney Songs (November 7, 1995) |
![]() Barney's All Aboard for Sharing (January 23, 1996) |
![]() Barney's Talent Show (March 26, 1996) | ||||||||
![]() Barney's Fun & Games (May 21, 1996) |
![]() Barney's Exercise Circus & Parade of Numbers (July 2, 1996) |
![]() Barney's 1-2-3-4 Seasons (August 6, 1996) |
![]() Barney's Once Upon a Time (November 5, 1996) | ||||||||
![]() Barney's Sense-Sational Day (January 14, 1997) |
![]() Barney's Colors & Shapes (March 18, 1997) |
![]() Barney's Musical Scrapbook (May 6, 1997) | |||||||||
Thomas & Friends | |||||||||||
![]() Thomas Gets Tricked and Other Stories |
![]() James Learns a Lesson and Other Stories |
![]() Trust Thomas and Other Stories (February 1992) |
![]() Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories (August 1992) | ||||||||
![]() Thomas, Percy & the Dragon and Other Stories (February 1993) |
![]() Daisy and Other Thomas Stories (October 1993) |
![]() James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories (February 23, 1994) |
![]() Percy's Ghostly Trick and Other Thomas Stories (August 17, 1994) | ||||||||
![]() Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Christmas Stories (October 1994) |
![]() Rusty to the Rescue and Other Thomas Stories (February 21, 1995) |
![]() Thomas and the Special Letter and Other Stories (August 15, 1995) | |||||||||
Thomas and His Friends Help Out (February 2, 1996) |
![]() The Gallant Old Engine and Other Thomas Stories (August 6, 1996) |
![]() Sing-Along & Stories (February 18, 1997) |
![]() Thomas Meets the Queen and Other Stories (August 19, 1997) | ||||||||
Two episodes of Thomas & Friends that never aired on Shining Time Station were available on "Daisy and Other Thomas Stories".
By this point, all Season 4 episodes have been released on VHS. | |||||||||||
Arthur | |||||||||||
![]() Arthur's Eyes (March 25, 1997) |
![]() Arthur's Pet Business (March 25, 1997) |
![]() Arthur Writes a Story (March 25, 1997) | |||||||||
![]() Arthur's Teacher Trouble (July 29, 1997) |
![]() Arthur's Lost Library Book (July 29, 1997) |
![]() Arthur's Baby (July 29, 1997) |
Software
Title | Release date | Notes |
---|---|---|
![]() Windows 95 OSR2 |
August 24, 1996 | Version number is 4.00.1111. |
![]() Internet Explorer 3 |
August 24, 1996 | Included by default with Windows 95 OSR2. |
![]() Windows NT 4.0 |
August 24, 1996 | Service Pack 3 was released in May 1997. |
![]() Internet Explorer 4 |
September 1997 | |
![]() Windows 95 with Internet Explorer 4.0 |
November 1997 | Included Internet Explorer 4. |
Video Games
Title | Console | Latest release date |
---|---|---|
![]() Kirby's Pinball Land |
Game Boy | November 27, 1993 |
![]() Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 |
Game Boy | February 1994 |
![]() Donkey Kong Country |
Super NES | November 21, 1994 |
![]() Kirby's Dream Course |
Super NES | February 1, 1995 |
![]() Kirby's Dream Land 2 |
Game Boy | May 1, 1995 |
![]() Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island |
Super NES | October 4, 1995 |
![]() Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest |
Super NES | December 2, 1995 |
![]() Kirby's Block Ball |
Game Boy | May 1996 |
![]() Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars |
Super NES | May 13, 1996 |
![]() Super Mario Land |
Game Boy | May 20, 1996 |
![]() Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins |
Game Boy | May 20, 1996 |
![]() Super Mario World |
Super NES | May 20, 1996 |
![]() Super Mario Kart |
Super NES | May 20, 1996 |
![]() Super Mario All-Stars |
Super NES | May 20, 1996 |
![]() Sonic the Hedgehog CD |
CD-ROM (Windows 95) |
September 20, 1996 |
![]() Super Mario 64 |
Nintendo 64 | September 29, 1996 |
![]() Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble |
Super NES | November 23, 1996 |
![]() Sonic Blast |
Sega Game Gear | December 13, 1996 |
![]() Mario Kart 64 |
Nintendo 64 | February 10, 1997 |
![]() Kirby's Dream Land |
Game Boy | May 19, 1997 |
![]() Kirby's Star Stacker |
Game Boy | April 15, 1997 |
![]() Sonic Jam |
Sega Saturn | August 22, 1997 |
![]() Sonic R |
Sega Saturn | October 31, 1997 |
![]() Diddy Kong Racing |
Nintendo 64 | November 21, 1997 |
![]() Kirby's Dream Land 3 |
Super NES | November 27, 1997 |
On the Nintendo.com website, there were screenshots and short video clips of then-upcoming video games like "Yoshi's Island 64" (a.k.a. Yoshi's Story) and "Kirby's Air Ride" (which was canceled).
Websites
- http://www.fox.com
- http://www.microsoft.com
- http://www.nbc.com
- http://www.abc.com
- http://www.disney.com - The Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection pages were first archived on the Wayback Machine on April 3. These included films in moratorium.
- http://www.imdb.com
- http://www.sega.com
- http://www.thomasthetankengine.com
- http://www.cbs.com
- http://www.nintendo.com - The new, redesigned official Nintendo website was seen first archived on December 10.
- http://www.warnerbros.com
- http://www.pbs.org
- http://www.starwars.com
- http://www.usanetwork.com
New sites dating back to 1997 according to the Wayback Machine include:
- http://artail.simplenet.com
- http://www.nick.com (January 26)
- http://www.nintendo.co.jp (January 28)
- http://www.universalpictures.com (March 29)
- http://www.foxmovies.com (April 6)
- http://www.paramount.com (June 7)
- http://www.barneyonline.com (December 24)
Totals
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