text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_67 (season VARCHAR, original_airdate VARCHAR, year VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number of Season(s), when Original Airdate is January 24, 1999, and when Year is less than 1999?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(season) FROM table_name_67 WHERE original_airdate = "january 24, 1999" AND year < 1999