Good Will Hunting makes Matt Damon and Ben Affleck overnight stars and Oscar winners.
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1997 Record: Health
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1997 Digest: Food
The "Orbitz" fruit drink, with its floating gelatinous balls, is released and quickly becomes a flop.read more »
1997 Report: Crime
The Gianni Versace murder in Miami Beach triggers a massive FBI manhunt for Andrew Cunanan.read more »