Dec 25, 1992

Issue #150-151

Cover Story

1992: The Entertainers

Dec 25, 1992
From Whoopi Goldberg to Jerry Seinfeld, meet Hollywood's heaviest hitters of 1992 Read Article
Magazine Cover (Dec 25, 1992)

Book News

The Stephen King mystery

Dec 25, 1992
An unidentifiable item is left outside the author's home Read Article

1992: The best & worst books

Dec 25, 1992
''All the Pretty Horses'' and ''Clockers'' are among the year's stand-out books Read Article

Toxic treats

Dec 25, 1992
A poisonous recipe leads Ballantine Books to recall Carol Walter's ''Great Cakes'' Read Article

Cover Story

1992: The Entertainers

Dec 25, 1992
From Whoopi Goldberg to Jerry Seinfeld, meet Hollywood's heaviest hitters of 1992 Read Article

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

Jim Mullen's Hot Sheet

by Jim Mullen | Dec 25, 1992
The 15 hottest topics for the year of 1992 Read Article

Movie News

1992: The best & worst movies

by Owen Gleiberman | Dec 25, 1992
''The Player'' and ''Reservoir Dogs'' are among the year's stand-out films Read Article

Lethal weapons on film

Dec 25, 1992
Sharon Stone's ice pic and Jennifer Jason Leigh's heel are among the weird substitutes for guns Read Article

Great performances: Gene Hackman

Dec 25, 1992
The actor taps into his dark side in ''Unforgiven'' Read Article

Great Performances: Sydney Pollack

Dec 25, 1992
The director shines as an actor in Woody Allen's ''Husbands and Wives'' Read Article

Great performances: Jack Lemmon

Dec 25, 1992
We think he deserves an Oscar nod for his role in ''Glengarry Glenn Ross'' Read Article

Great Performances: Tommy Lee Jones

Dec 25, 1992
The actor's rock & roll swagger impressed viewers in ''Under Siege'' Read Article

The 'Frozen Assets' contest

Dec 25, 1992
To drum up movie buzz, publicists search for the man with the highest sperm count Read Article

Music News

1992: The best & worst music

by David Browne | Dec 25, 1992
Sonic Youth's ''Dirty'' and Lou Reed's ''Magic and Loss'' are among the year's stand-out albums Read Article

''Here's a Quarter'' inspires fans to throw change at the musician

Dec 25, 1992
''Here's a Quarter'' inspires fans to throw change at the musician Read Article

Great Performances: Mariah Carey

Dec 25, 1992
The pop diva's appearance on ''MTV Unplugged'' impressed viewers and critics alike Read Article

Great Performances: Neil Young

Dec 25, 1992
The musician's tribute to Bob Dylan was the high point of the all-star concert Read Article

Frank Sinatra detention

Dec 25, 1992
Illinois teacher Bruce Janu plays Ol' Blue Eyes' tunes for punishment Read Article

'Cop Killer' controversy

Dec 25, 1992
Ice-T's dispute with his record company was the first in a series of rapper-label battles in 1992 Read Article

Pop Culture News

1992: Rookies of the year

Dec 25, 1992
The brightest rising stars, including Denis Leary, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Donna Tartt Read Article

1992: The year that was

Dec 25, 1992
Memorable moments of 1992 entertainment included great performances by Niel Young and Robert Redford's comeback Read Article

Condom check

Dec 25, 1992
Rubbers have become a popular cause and fashion statement Read Article

1992: Comeback kids

Dec 25, 1992
Rebecca De Mornay and Tammy Wynette are among those who reinvigorated their careers Read Article

New media stars

Dec 25, 1992
The presidential campaign of '92 brought figures like Tabitha Soren and Larry King into the limelight Read Article

Celebrity sound bites

Dec 25, 1992
The year's most memorable quotes by public figures from Bill Clinton to Patsy Cline Read Article

Timeline: Howard Stern

Dec 25, 1992
A guide to the shock-jock's high points in 1992 Read Article

1992: The year of the trouser

Dec 25, 1992
Three perky things to do with pants... Read Article

1992: Silliest moment awards

Dec 25, 1992
From the ''Most likely to rest on his laurels'' to '' Sleeper of the year,'' the award goes to... Read Article

Stupid comments

Dec 25, 1992
Stars like Alec Baldwin and Mel Gibson said some embarrassing things in 1992 Read Article

Bald is big

Dec 25, 1992
Sigourney Weaver and Patrick Stewart are among the hair-free celebrities Read Article

1992: Year-end figures

Dec 25, 1992
Random but fascinating stats, from ''Malcolm X'''s running time to how many celebrity cameos were in ''The Player'' Read Article

1992: Bowing out

Dec 25, 1992
Legacies of entertainment greats like Marlene Dietrich and Anthony Perkins who died this year Read Article

1992: Hits & the pits

Dec 25, 1992
Entertainers from Ice Cube to Larry King chime in on the year's highlights and lowlights Read Article

1992: The best & worst for kids

Dec 25, 1992
''Aladdin'' and David Wiesner's ''Tuesday'' are among the year's stand-out entertainment for kids Read Article

2. Whoopi Goldberg

by Jess Cagle | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

6. Sharon Stone

by Tim Appelo | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

12. Clint Eastwood

by Mark Harris | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

1992: Hottest love scenes

Dec 25, 1992
Sharon Stone in ''Basic Instinct'' made temperatures rise, while Melanie Griffith in ''A Stranger Among Us'' made us shiver Read Article

Oral sex abounds

Dec 25, 1992
The intimate act makes frequent appearances in film, including ''Single White Female'' and ''Bram Stoker's Dracula'' Read Article

5. Garth Brooks

by Kate Meyers | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

8. Madonna

by Jess Cagle | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

9. Vanessa Williams

by Mark Harris | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

10. Red Hot Chili Peppers

by David Browne | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

1992's campiest collectibles

Dec 25, 1992
Who wants a Jerry Garcia tie or a ''Star Trek'' chess set? Read Article

11. Terry McMillan

by Kelli Pryor | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

1. The Cast of 'Saturday Night Live'

by Mark Harris | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

3. Jerry Seinfeld

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

7. Joshua Brand & John Falsey

by Ken Tucker | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

How to say goodbye

Dec 25, 1992
Four simple rules to quitting gracefully Read Article

1992: Top feuds

Dec 25, 1992
Entertainment's hottest fights, from Mickey Rourke vs. Spike Lee to Arthur Kent vs. NBC Read Article

4. Spike Lee

by Tim Appelo | Dec 25, 1992
The 12 heaviest hitters in entertainment, from the cast of ''SNL'' to Clint Eastwood Read Article

Publisher's Letter

Note from the Publisher

by Michael J. Klingensmith | Dec 25, 1992
Michael Klingensmith talks about the departure of EW's general editor, Steven Reddicliffe Read Article

Television News

Roseanne and Tom's Big Food Diner

Dec 25, 1992
The married stars open a new restaurant in Iowa Read Article

Great Performances: Luke Perry

Dec 25, 1992
The ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' star proves his smarts on ''Celebrity Jeopardy!'' Read Article

1992: The best & worst TV

by Ken Tucker | Dec 25, 1992
''Seinfeld'' and ''The Ben Stiller Show'' are among the year's stand-out TV shows Read Article

1992: The best and worst commercials

by Lisa Schwarzbaum | Dec 25, 1992
Federal Express makes a hit while Calvin Klein's ad is a bust Read Article

Our take: 'The Real World'

Dec 25, 1992
Here's what we'd like to see happen on screen with a cast of Spike Lee, Tori Spelling, Vanilla Ice, and others Read Article

Great performances: Helen Mirren

Dec 25, 1992
The actress shines as a tough and tenacious detective in ''Mystery! Prime Suspect'' Read Article

'Jane' canceled

Dec 25, 1992
Jane Pratt's teen-centric TV talk-show crashes after 13 episodes on Fox Read Article

Dr. Thomas Radecki: TV watchdog

Dec 25, 1992
The founder of the National Coalition of Television Violence is charged with inappropriate sexual activity Read Article

'The Brady Bunch' movie

Dec 25, 1992
Paramount plans to bring the TV series to the big screen Read Article

Video News

1992: The best & worst videos

by Ty Burr | Dec 25, 1992
''Proof'' and ''P.U.N.K'' are among the year's stand-out videos Read Article