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Film and TV History in January 1994

Stern's Beauty Pageant

Jan 1 Howard Stern's New Year's Eve Beauty Pageant

  • Jan 2 Revival of Robert E. Sherman's stage drama "Abe Lincoln in Illinois", starring Sam Waterston, closes at Beaumont NYC after 40 performances
  • Jan 4 10th largest wrestling crowd (58,000-Tokyo Dome)
  • Jan 5 26th NAACP Image Awards: "Sister Act" wins Outstanding Motion Picture

Taylor Released From Hospital

Jan 17 Actress Elizabeth Taylor released from the hospital after hip treatment

"Four Weddings and a Funeral" Premieres

Jan 20 British comedy "Four Weddings and a Funeral" written by Richard Curtis, starring Hugh Grant premieres at the Sundance Film Festival

  • Jan 30 10th Sundance Film Festival: "What Happened Was" wins Grand Jury Prize Dramatic

"Marimar"

Jan 31 Mexican telenovela "Marimar" starring Thalia and Eduardo Capetillo premieres