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Media from 1998.

Carryovers

Current statistics of most released media as of January 1 this year:

Movies
Therescuersdownunder
The Rescuers Down Under
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1993; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Fantasia
Fantasia
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1992; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
101dalmatians 1992
101 Dalmatians
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1993; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Thegreatmousedetective 1992
The Great Mouse Detective
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1993; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Therescuers 1992
The Rescuers
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1993; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Beautyandthebeast
Beauty and the Beast
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1993; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Pinocchio 1993
Pinocchio
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1994; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Aladdin
Aladdin
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1994; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Foxandthehound 1994
The Fox and the Hound
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1995; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Snowwhite
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1995; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Wdmc dumbo Wdmc aliceinwonderland Wdmc robinhood Wdmc swordinthestone
Dumbo
Alice in Wonderland
Robin Hood
The Sword in the Stone

Available on VHS as part of the Walt Disney Masterpiece Collection since October 28, 1994.

Lionking vhs
The Lion King
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1996; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
My Little Pony: The Movie No longer on sale; also never aired on television since September 4, 1995.
Wdmc cinderella
Cinderella
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1996; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Pocahontas
Pocahontas
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1997; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Wdmc winniethepooh
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1997; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Thearistocats
The Aristocats
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1997; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
The Wizard of Oz 1997 DVD
The Wizard of Oz
New version available on VHS since September 10, 1996 and on DVD since March 26, 1997.
Oliver&company
Oliver & Company
No longer on sale as of April 30, 1997; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Toystory vhs
Toy Story
Available on VHS since October 29, 1996.
Wdmc bambi
Bambi
No longer on sale as of March 31, 1997; still available in most Blockbuster stores.
Hunchbackofnotredame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Available on VHS since March 4, 1997.
My Neighbor Totoro 1997 VHS (Japan)
My Neighbor Totoro
Available on VHS since July 19, 1994; re-released in Japan on June 27, 1997.
Mary Poppins 1998 VHS
Mary Poppins
Available on VHS since August 26, 1997.
Sleepingbeauty 1997
Sleeping Beauty
Available on VHS until January 31, 1998.
Junglebook 1997
The Jungle Book
Available on VHS until January 31, 1998.
Nausicaa 1997 VHS (Japan)
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Available only in Japan on VHS since September 19, 1997.
Books
Horton Hears a Who!
Horton Hears a Who! (1954)
Catinthehat book
The Cat in the Hat (1957)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1957)
Green Eggs and Ham
Green Eggs and Ham (1960)
Lorax
The Lorax (1971)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1997)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Pinocchio 1997 Book Cover
Pinocchio
Dumbo (1994)
Dumbo
Bambi (1996)
Bambi
Cinderella (1994)
Cinderella
Alice in Wonderland (1994)
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan (1997)
Peter Pan
Lady and the Tramp (1996)
Lady and the Tramp
Sleeping Beauty (1996)
Sleeping Beauty
101 Dalmatians (1995)
101 Dalmatians
The Jungle Book (1996)
The Jungle Book
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1997)
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Aristocats (1995)
The Aristocats
The Fox and the Hound (1994)
The Fox and the Hound
Robin Hood (1996)
Robin Hood
The Little Mermaid (1997)
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast (1996)
Beauty and the Beast
Aladdin (1996)
Aladdin
Lionking book
The Lion King
Pocahontas book
Pocahontas
Toystory book
Toy Story
Hunchbackofnotredame book
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hercules book
Hercules
Only available in Japanese:
Nausicaa Vol. 1 (Japanese) Nausicaa Vol. 2 (Japanese) Nausicaa Vol. 3 (Japanese) Nausicaa Vol. 4 (Japanese) Nausicaa Vol. 5 (Japanese) Nausicaa Vol. 6 (Japanese) Nausicaa Vol. 7 (Japanese)
Nausicaa Anicomic Vol. 1 Nausicaa Anicomic Vol. 2 Nausicaa Anicomic Vol. 3 Nausicaa Anicomic Vol. 4
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Castle in the Sky Vol. 1 (Japanese) Castle in the Sky Vol. 2 (Japanese) Castle in the Sky Vol. 3 (Japanese) Castle in the Sky Vol. 4 (Japanese)
Castle in the Sky
My Neighbor Totoro Vol. 1 (Japanese) My Neighbor Totoro Vol. 2 (Japanese) My Neighbor Totoro Vol. 3 (Japanese) My Neighbor Totoro Vol. 4 (Japanese)
My Neighbor Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service Vol. 1 (Japanese) Kiki's Delivery Service Vol. 2 (Japanese) Kiki's Delivery Service Vol. 3 (Japanese) Kiki's Delivery Service Vol. 4 (Japanese)
Kiki's Delivery Service
Music
Wizardofoz soundtrack
The Wizard of Oz: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
The Little Mermaid 1997 Cover
The Little Mermaid
Beauty and the Beast Soundtrack CD
Beauty and the Beast: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Aladdin Soundtrack CD
Aladdin: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Lionking soundtrack
The Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Pocahontas soundtrack
Pocahontas
Toystory ost
Toy Story
Hunchbackofnotredame soundtrack
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Classicdisneyvol1
Classic Disney Vol. 1
Classicdisneyvol2
Classic Disney Vol. 2
Classicdisneyvol3
Classic Disney Vol. 3
Classicdisneyvol4
Classic Disney Vol. 4
My Neighbor Totoro 1996 CD
My Neighbor Totoro
Kiki's Delivery Service 1996 CD
Kiki's Delivery Service
Hercules Soundtrack CD
Hercules
Kidsongs farmalbum Kidsongs carsalbum Kidsongs christmasalbum
Kidsongs

New versions of three albums (A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm, Cars, Boats, Trains and Planes and We Wish You a Merry Christmas) were currently on sale. There were also 21 existing titles on video.

TV Shows
Thecatinthehat vhs Thelorax vhs Greeneggsandham vhs Hooberbloob vhs Grinchnight vhs Pontoffelpock vhs Grinchgrinchescatinthehat 1996vhs
The Cat in the Hat
Dr. Seuss on the Loose
The Lorax
The Hoober-Bloob Highway
Grinch Night
Pontoffel Pock and His Magic Piano
The Grinch Grinches the Cat in the Hat

Available on VHS with sing-along lyrics since 1994 and 1996; re-printed in 1997.

Also aired on Cartoon Network this year.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas 1997 DVD
How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Horton Hears a Who!
Available on DVD since November 19, 1997.
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Logo 1971
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Currently airing on PBS. See below for more details.
Waitingforsanta 1993 Campfiresingalong 1996 Barneygoestoschool 1996 Barneyinconcert 1996 Rockwithbarney 1996 Magicalmusical Imaginationisland vhscover Barneylive vhscover

Waiting for Santa, Campfire Sing-Along, Barney Goes to School, Barney in Concert, Rock with Barney, Barney's Magical Musical Adventure, Barney's Imagination Island and Barney Live! in New York City were currently on sale. The first six videos were all re-printed as of 1996.

Barney season3
Barney & Friends
Seasons 1, 2 and 3 were currently airing on PBS.

Only 48 episodes remained this year, all without the Barney Says segment.

Shiningtimestation logo
Shining Time Station
Only Seasons 2 and 3 were currently airing on several PBS stations, with Thomas & Friends segments from Seasons 1, 2, 3 included.
Thomas&Friends4
Thomas & Friends
Available on VHS from Anchor Bay Entertainment since 1995.

All Season 4 episodes released as of August 19, 1997.

Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario World
My Little Pony
My Little Pony Tales
No longer airing on television as of June 1997.
Kidsongslogo1997
The Kidsongs TV Show
Currently airing on PBS. Comprised of 70 episodes.
Wheel of Fortune
Jeopardy!
Older episodes of both shows were currently airing on Game Show Network.
Allthat
All That
Season 4 was currently airing on Nickelodeon.
ArthurLogo
Arthur
Seasons 1 and 2 were currently airing on PBS.
Video Games
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong 3
Kirby's Adventure
All NES games, including these titles, were discontinued since 1995.
Sonic Chaos
Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble
Sonic Drift 2
All Sega Game Gear games, including these titles, were discontinued since 1997.
Sml title
Super Mario Land
Available for the Game Boy since 1989.
Smw title
Super Mario World
Available for the Super NES since 1991.
Kdl title
Kirby's Dream Land
Available for the Game Boy since 1992.
Smk title
Super Mario Kart
Available for the Super NES since 1992.
Sml2 title
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Available for the Game Boy since 1992.
Smas title
Super Mario All-Stars
Available for the Super NES since 1993. Included four games: Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Super Mario Bros. 3.
Pinball title
Kirby's Pinball Land
Available for the Game Boy since 1993.
Sml3 title
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
Available for the Game Boy since early 1994.
Dkc1 title
Donkey Kong Country
Available for the Super NES since late 1994.
Dreamcourse title
Kirby's Dream Course
Available for the Super NES since 1995.
Kdl2 title
Kirby's Dream Land 2
Available for the Game Boy since 1995.
Smw2 title
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Available for the Super NES since October 1995.
Dkc2 title
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Available for the Super NES since December 1995.
Blockball title
Kirby's Block Ball
Available for the Game Boy since 1996.
Ss smrpg title
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Available for the Super NES since May 1996.
Kirbysuperstar title
Kirby Super Star
Available for the Super NES since 1996.
Dkc3 title
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble
Available for the Super NES since 1996.
Sonic CD (PC, 1996)-title
Sonic the Hedgehog CD
Available on PC CD-ROM since September 26, 1996.
Sonic 3D Blast Saturn Title
Sonic Blast/Sonic 3D Blast
Available for the Sega Saturn since 1996.
Sm64 titlescreen
Super Mario 64
Available for the Nintendo 64 since 1996.
Mk64 title
Mario Kart 64
Available for the Nintendo 64 since 1996.
Dkr title
Diddy Kong Racing
Available for the Nintendo 64 since late 1997.
Sonic Jam Saturn title
Sonic Jam
Available for the Sega Saturn since 1997. Comprised of Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Sonic & Knuckles.
Starstacker title SGB
Kirby's Star Stacker
Available for the Game Boy since 1997.
Kdl3 title
Kirby's Dream Land 3
Available for the Super NES since 1997.

Paper money

The following was printed during fiscal year 1998:

Denomination Amount printed Notes
File:$1-D (1996).jpeg
$1
3,814,400,000 All as Series 1995 notes.
$5-A (1997)
$5
857,600,000 All as Series 1995 notes.
$10-C (1997)
$10
761,600,000 All as Series 1995 notes.
File:$20-D (1998).png
$20
2,278,400,000 121,600,000 as Series 1995 notes
2,156,800,000 as Series 1996 notes.
$50-E (1998)
$50
723,200,000 All as Series 1996 notes.
$100-H (1998)
$100
764,800,000 All as Series 1996 notes.

The following was in circulation by year's end:

Denomination Estimate total Notes
File:$1-D (1996).jpeg
$1
About 7 billion Virtually all were Series 1995 notes.
File:$2-B (1996).jpeg
$2
About 600 million Mostly Series 1976 and 1996 notes.
$5-A (1997)
$5
About 1.6 billion Virtually all were Series 1995 notes.
$10-C (1997)
$10
About 1.43 billion Virtually all were Series 1995 notes.
File:$20-J (1996).png
$20
More than 4.54 billion Mostly Series 1993 and 1995 notes.
$50-E (1998)
$50
More than 1 billion Mostly Series 1993 and 1996 notes.
$100-H (1998)
$100
More than 3.2 billion Mostly Series 1993 and 1996 notes.

Events in 1998

February 1 Kirbysuperstarstacker title

A Super NES version of Kirby's Star Stacker was released in Japan.

February 3 Hercules

Hercules was released on VHS.

February 10 ThomasandHisFriendsGetAlong VHS

Thomas and His Friends Get Along was released on VHS.

February 16–20 Five new episodes of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, titled "Mister Rogers Talks About Giving and Receiving" (episodes #1721–1725), premiered on PBS.
February 24 Kidsongs icandancealbum

Kidsongs: I Can Dance! was released on CD and cassette.

March 2 Warioland2 SGB

Wario Land II was released for use on the Game Boy.

March 3 Peterpan 1998

Peter Pan was re-released on VHS for its 45th anniversary.

March 9 Yoshisstory title

Yoshi's Story was released in North America.

March 31 Littlemermaid 1998

The Little Mermaid was re-released on VHS as a Special Edition.

Mary Poppins 1998 DVD

Mary Poppins was also released on DVD.

April 6 All PBS stations were forced to cease broadcasting of Shining Time Station.

In addition, the network began airing 10 new Season 2 episodes of Arthur.

April 18 Toon Disney launched on cable television.
April 21 Various Walt Disney films on VHS teased a sequel film to The Lion King, titled "The Lion King: Simba's Pride".
May 23 A new English dub of Kiki's Delivery Service premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival.
May 25 Super Mario Bros. Super Show returned to syndication on most stations under license from The Program Exchange.
June 19 Mulan poster Mulan Soundtrack CD Mulan book

Mulan was released in theaters, as so was its soundtrack in music stores, and books based on the film in bookstores.

June 25 Windows98

Microsoft released Windows 98. Despite its release, Windows 95 still remained the most popular operating system.

June 26 Princess Mononoke Japanese VHS

Princess Mononoke was released on VHS in Japan.

July 27–31 Episodes #1726–1730 of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, titled "You and I Together", premiered on PBS.
August 4 Theblackcauldron

The Black Cauldron was released on VHS in North America.

August 17 Shiningtimestation logo

Seasons 2 and 3 of Shining Time Station moved to Fox Family Channel.

August 18 ThomasComestoBreakfast VHS ABigDayForThomas VHS

Thomas Comes to Breakfast and A Big Day for Thomas were released on VHS.

August 22 Sonic Adventure was unveiled at the Tokyo International Forum.
August 24–28 Episodes #1731–1735 of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, titled "Little and Big", premiered on PBS.
August 25 Kidsongs billysbirthday Kidsongs meetthebiggles

Kidsongs: Meet the Biggles and Billy's Birthday were released on VHS.

September 1 Kiki's Delivery Service VHS

The English dub of Kiki's Delivery Service was released on VHS.

Harrypotter1

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was released in bookstores.

September 6 Kidsongslogo1997

10 of the 24 Kidsongs music video shows aired weekly on PBS, through November 8. The videos that aired included A Day at Old MacDonald's Farm, Very Silly Songs, If We Could Talk to the Animals, all six "I Can" titles, and Billy's Birthday (one of the two "Adventures in Biggleland" videos).

September 7 1998title Wheel of Fortune 1998 Title Card

The 15th season of Jeopardy! and the 16th season of Wheel of Fortune began on local syndication.

Pokemon Season 1 AOSTH

The first season of Pokémon premiered on daily syndication, replacing Sonic the Hedgehog on most stations. A total of 40 episodes aired.
Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog also began airing on Toon Disney. Sonic Christmas Blast joined in December.

September 8 Returntopriderock

Return to Pride Rock was released in music stores.

September 12 Pokemon Yellow SGB

Pokémon Yellow was released in Japan.

September 15 Ladyandthetramp 1998

Lady and the Tramp was re-released on VHS in North America.

September 18 Castle in the Sky 1998 VHS (Japan)

Castle in the Sky was re-released on VHS in Japan as volume 6 of the Ghibli ga Ippai Collection. A North American release was planned for early 1999, but was later considered to play in theaters first.

September 22 Classicdisneyvol5

Classic Disney Vol. 5: 60 Years of Musical Magic was released in music stores.

September 24 The redesigned Series 1996 $20 bills were released to circulation.
September 30 Pokered-title

Pokémon Red and Blue were released in North America.

October 5 Fullhouse 1993

Full House began airing on TBS Superstation, while All That began airing all older seasons on weekdays on Nickelodeon.

October 24 Kidsongs bigglesalbum

Kidsongs: Meet the Biggles was released on CD and cassette.

October 27 Lionkingii Lionking2 book

The Lion King II: Simba's Pride was released on VHS. There were also books based on the film.

By this point, Mulan and 101 Dalmatians (the animated film) were set for video releases in early 1999.

November 6 Wizardofoz 1998

A new version of The Wizard of Oz was released in theaters.

November 11 SonicR-PC

Sonic R was released for use on Windows 95 and 98 PCs.

November 16 ArthurLogo

A third season of Arthur premiered on PBS.

November 17 Catinthehat 1998vhs Greeneggsandham 1998vhs

The Cat in the Hat, The Hoober-Bloob Highway, Dr. Seuss on the Loose, and Grinch Night were re-released on VHS. The other three specials were temporarily put on hold.

November 24 Pokemon vol1

Pokémon: I Choose You! Pikachu! was released on VHS. A DVD release followed on December 13.

November 25 Abugslife Abugslife soundtrack Abugslife book

A Bug's Life was released in theaters, as so was its soundtrack in music stores and books based on the film in bookstores.

December 2 Sonic Adventure Songs With Attitude

Sonic Adventure: Songs with Attitude was released three weeks before the game itself.

December 12 A fifth season of All That premiered in Nickelodeon, just one week after the last Season 4 episode.
December 14 As of this date, only eight Season 2 episodes of Barney & Friends remained, and Season 1 phased out altogether (at least outside of weekends).
Mario Party (J)

Mario Party was released in Japan for the Nintendo 64. A week later, a North American release was set for February 8, 1999.

December 23 SonicAdventureJPTitle

The Dreamcast, along with its first game, Sonic Adventure, were released in Japan.

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