Dark Side of the 90's
Dark Side of the 90's

Dark Side of the 90's (2021)

"Exploring the decade’s untold history, revealing its secrets, extremes, and dark side."

7.1 (10 votes)
3 Seasons
July 15, 2021
English
Documentary

Synopsis

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

Creator

Matthew Ginsburg, Tim Healy

Network

Vice TV

Episodes

Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly Talk
E1

Trash TV: Dirty and Deadly Talk

Jul 15, 2021
45 min
8.0

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.

The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary
E2

The Viper Room: Hollywood's Sanctuary

Jul 22, 2021
45 min
8.0

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.

TV for Teens
E3

TV for Teens

Jul 29, 2021
45 min
7.0

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

Beanie Babies Go Bust
E4

Beanie Babies Go Bust

Aug 5, 2021
45 min
7.0

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.

Grunge and the Seattle Sound
E5

Grunge and the Seattle Sound

Aug 12, 2021
45 min
9.0

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.

Baywatch: Sex Sells
E6

Baywatch: Sex Sells

Aug 19, 2021
45 min
8.0

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.

A Tale of Two Cults
E7

A Tale of Two Cults

Aug 26, 2021
45 min
7.0

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.

Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War
E8

Hip Hop: The East vs West Media War

Sep 2, 2021
45 min
8.0

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.

Secrets of the Runway
E9

Secrets of the Runway

Sep 9, 2021
45 min
8.0

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.

Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the Hype
E10

Internet 1.0: Don't Believe the Hype

Sep 16, 2021
45 min
8.0

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.

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Original Title

Dark Side of the 90's

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

3

Episodes

30

Production

Railsplitter Pictures