Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

Film and TV History in November 1993

Film & TV History

Nov 2 Actor Roger Moore (James Bond) has his enlarged prostate removed

Television Debut

Nov 3 TV sitcom "The Nanny" starring Fran Drescher debuts on CBS in the US

  • Nov 6 Actor Howard Rollins arrested for drunk driving

Music History

Nov 18 American rock band Nirvana films a mostly acoustic set at Sony Music Studios in New York City, for the television series MTV Unplugged

  • Nov 18 WWF boss Vince McMahon charged with steroid distribution

Laughter on the 23rd Floor

Nov 22 Neil Simon's comedy "Laughter on the 23rd Floor", inspired by his early job writing for Sid Caesar, opens at Richard Rodgers Theater, NYC; runs for 320 performances

  • Nov 27 Lisa Hanna, 18, of Jamaica, crowned 43rd Miss World
  • Nov 29 Revival of Robert E. Sherman's stage drama "Abe Lincoln in Illinois", starring Sam Waterston, opens at the Beaumont Theater ,NYC; runs for 40 performances

Schindler's List

Nov 30 "Schindler's List", American historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, and Ralph Fiennes, premieres in Washington, D.C. (Academy Awards Best Picture 1994)