"other, while also dealing with the issues of substance abuse and the pressures of the business. Primary antagonists included several figures from the models' pasts—including a stalker, a jealous sister, and Grayson (Emma Samms), the cunning and powerful ex-wife of Monique's fiance. The series was canceled in March 1995. Jake Hanson, who was originally introduced in the continuity's first show, was the only character to appear in both ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" and ""Models Inc."" Premiering on September 2, 2008, ""90210"" was produced by CBS Paramount Network Television. The series introduces two siblings—Annie and Dixon Wilson (Dixon is adopted), played by"
"Melrose Place (2009 TV series) Melrose Place is an American drama television series broadcast on The CW from September 8, 2009 to April 13, 2010. The series is a sequel/continuation of the 1992 Fox series of the same name and is the fifth series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. The show follows the lives of a group of young adults living at the fictitious Melrose Place apartment complex in West Hollywood, California ""Smallville"" producers Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer were showrunners of the series. The series was met with mixed reviews from critics and, due to low ratings, was"
"Melrose Place Melrose Place is an American primetime soap opera that aired on Fox from July 8, 1992 to May 24, 1999, for seven seasons. The show follows the lives of a group of young adults living in an apartment complex called Melrose Place, in West Hollywood, California. The show was created by Darren Star for Fox and executive produced by Aaron Spelling for his company, Spelling Television. It was the second series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. Season one and season two were broadcast on Wednesday at 9 p.m., after ""Beverly Hills, 90210"". In 1994, for its third-season"
"October 26, 2010, Amazon's CreateSpace manufacture-on-demand (MOD) program began exclusively selling ""Melrose Place"": The DVD Edition. This is a 6-disc set (740 minutes) with the entire run of the show, plus bonus cast interviews. Melrose Place (2009 TV series) Melrose Place is an American drama television series broadcast on The CW from September 8, 2009 to April 13, 2010. The series is a sequel/continuation of the 1992 Fox series of the same name and is the fifth series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. The show follows the lives of a group of young adults living at the fictitious Melrose"
"drama series ""Melrose Place"", which was a spin-off of ""Beverly Hills, 90210"". Spelling originally signed Locklear for a limited four-episode run, the first of which aired on January 27, 1993. Locklear became a full-time cast member (though she continued to be billed as ""Special Guest Star"" in the opening credits) until its cancellation in 1999. Throughout her career, Locklear has appeared in eight television productions made by Aaron Spelling, these being ""Dynasty"", ""T. J. Hooker"", ""Matt Houston"", ""Fantasy Island"", ""The Love Boat"", ""Hotel"", ""Melrose Place"", and the made-for-TV movie ""Rich Men, Single Women"". Locklear was the guest host on ""Saturday"
"Waverly Hills. On the 9th season of RuPaul's Drag Race, the contestants acted in a parody of the show, called ""Beverly Hills, 9021-HO"". The episode was guest judged by Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling. The series ""Melrose Place"" was a spin-off from the show, as actor Grant Show (who played Jake on ""Melrose Place"") appeared for a multi-episode run at the end of the series second season as Kelly's love interest, and a friend of Dylan's. Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering made appearances as their ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" characters in the first few episodes of"
"television acting jobs. His appearances on television attracted the attention of producer Aaron Spelling, who felt he had star potential and decided to cast him as Jake Hanson on a few episodes of the popular series ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" in order to spin off the character as the lead in his next series ""Melrose Place"". Debuting with much fanfare (Show was on the covers of both ""TV Guide"" and ""People"" immediately after the series' debut), the series' ratings in its first season were not up to expectations, and the show was revamped in the middle of the first season from"
"Seasons of Melrose Place This is a summary of the seven seasons of ""Melrose Place"", an American prime-time soap opera which was broadcast on Fox from 1992 to 1999. In 2004, Soapnet began repeating the series, and all episodes have been released on DVD. During its first season, ""Melrose Place"" was an earnest serial drama with low-key storylines focusing on young people who come to Los Angeles to realize their dreams. The series was introduced with a crossover story from ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" in which Kelly Taylor (Jennie Garth) pursues Melrose Place resident Jake Hanson (Grant Show), a laborer and"
"Jo Reynolds Jo Beth Reynolds (née Foster) is a fictional character in the American television series ""Melrose Place"", the second series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. Portrayed by Daphne Zuniga, Jo Reynolds appeared in the first four seasons of ""Melrose Place"". She also appeared in the pilot of ""Models Inc."" (Melrose Place first spin-off) and later appeared in two episodes in the 2009 series revival. Jobeth ""Jo"" Reynolds comes to the Melrose Place apartment complex from New York City to escape her stormy marriage to Charles Reynolds. Afraid of exposure, she is initially unfriendly to her neighbors and hesitant"
"Bosnia to help the orphans. Jo had never been more torn in her life, and for the first time, she knew what true love was, and that she truly loved Dominick as much as he equally loved her. Jo eventually agreed to leave L.A. with him. Jo Reynolds Jo Beth Reynolds (née Foster) is a fictional character in the American television series ""Melrose Place"", the second series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. Portrayed by Daphne Zuniga, Jo Reynolds appeared in the first four seasons of ""Melrose Place"". She also appeared in the pilot of ""Models Inc."" (Melrose Place first"
"date. The last episode of ""Models Inc."" ended with a cliffhanger that left multiple storylines unresolved. Later, the series aired in the European market with an alternate ending that featured Grayson's death and Hillary shuttering Models Inc. The series was subsequently aired on E! with the new ending. ""Models Inc."" is the third series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise, and a direct spin-off of ""Melrose Place"". In its 1993–94 second season, ""Melrose Place"" was one of Fox's highest-rated shows, and had been called ""arguably the hottest one-hour drama on television"". In December 1993, Fox announced plans for a ""Melrose"
"on him. Jake Hanson Jake Hanson is a fictional character in the American television series ""Melrose Place"", the second series of the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. Portrayed by Grant Show, Jake Hanson appeared in the first five seasons of ""Melrose Place"". He also appeared in two episodes of the second season of ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" and the pilot of ""Models Inc."". Jake Hanson lived in Ellensburg, Washington before he moved to Melrose Place in Los Angeles. He was considered a bad-boy biker type. He opened his own shop with the help of Jo Reynolds, who could be considered his great"
"Jake Hanson Jake Hanson is a fictional character in the American television series ""Melrose Place"", the second series of the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. Portrayed by Grant Show, Jake Hanson appeared in the first five seasons of ""Melrose Place"". He also appeared in two episodes of the second season of ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" and the pilot of ""Models Inc."". Jake Hanson lived in Ellensburg, Washington before he moved to Melrose Place in Los Angeles. He was considered a bad-boy biker type. He opened his own shop with the help of Jo Reynolds, who could be considered his great love. The"
"by architect John Byers in the late 1930s, redesigned by James Dolena in 1960, and later renovated by Mark Rios. Darren Star Darren Star (born July 25, 1961) is an American producer, director, and writer of film and television, best known for creating the television series ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", ""Melrose Place"", and ""Sex and the City"". Darren Star was born to a Jewish family in Potomac, Maryland. His mother was a freelance writer and his father was an orthodontist. He attended Winston Churchill High School and UCLA. He created the television series ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" and ""Melrose Place"", and he"
"""organic to ""90210""<nowiki>'</nowiki>s setting"" in a 2009 article. On November 24, 2008, SOAPnet aired a ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" marathon titled ""Kelly's Leftovers"", dedicated to the character's love life. While discussing the ""Melrose Place"" spin-off in a 2009 interview, Grant Show, who played Jake Hanson in the original, stated that he would be open to appearing if Jennie Garth did so as Kelly Taylor. After being confirmed to direct a season 1 episode of the spin-off ""90210"", Jason Priestley commented that he hoped Jennie Garth would be among the actors present. Sara Foster, who was cast as Jen Clark in the"
"cancelled from The CW on May 20, 2010 after only one season. After successfully relaunching the franchise with ""90210"" in 2008, there was considerable speculation as to whether The CW planned to create a new version of ""Melrose Place"" in a similar vein. An article in E! Online reported the possibility of a new version of ""Melrose"" in September 2008, though The CW declined to confirm any such project at that time. Some weeks later, The CW and CBS Paramount Network Television (successor-in-interest of Spelling Television and therefore the legal rights holders to ""Melrose Place"") said they were ""exploring the"
"an episodic straight-laced drama format to a melodramatic soap opera serial format in the tradition of ""Dynasty"", one of Spelling's earlier hits. The series made Show one of the most popular and best-known actors on American television during the 1990s. He also played Jake in a guest appearance in the pilot of the ""Melrose"" spin-off ""Models Inc."", making him the only actor to play the same character on the first three shows in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. During his time on ""Melrose Place"", Show also appeared on an episode of ""Saturday Night Live"" hosted by Laura Leighton. In 1997,"
"Spelling Television Spelling Television Inc. was a television production company that went through several name changes. It was originally called Aaron Spelling Productions, then Spelling Entertainment Inc. and eventually part of Spelling Entertainment Group. The company produced popular shows such as ""The Love Boat"", ""Dynasty"", ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", ""7th Heaven"", ""Melrose Place"" and ""Charmed"". The company was founded by television producer Aaron Spelling on October 25, 1965. The company is currently an in-name-only unit of CBS Television Studios. A related company, Spelling-Goldberg Productions, co-existed during a portion of the same time period and produced other well-known shows such as ""Charlie's"
"drama ""Reflections of a Life"" (2006), where she played the best friend of a woman undergoing treatment for breast cancer; ""Expecting Mary"" (2010); ""The Flight of the Swan"" (2011); and ""Hidden Moon"" (2012). In 2008, Gray appeared in The CW series ""90210"", which, like ""Melrose Place"" and ""Models Inc."" before it, is a spin-off from the original ""Beverly Hills, 90210"". Gray has now appeared in three of the five series in the franchise, though her role in ""90210"" was not Hillary Michaels, the character she played on ""Melrose Place"" (1992) and ""Models Inc."" In 2012, Gray reprised her role as"
"who appeared in their show's entire run, while Grant Show appeared in all the original three series. While planning a new teen drama in 1989–1990, FOX learned of Darren Star's interest in writing youth-oriented screenplays. Upon being hired by the network, Star created the concept and characters for the series that would eventually become ""Beverly Hills, 90210"". The unexpected worldwide success of this project, as well as that of the spin-off ""Melrose Place"", was largely credited with launching Star's career, while bringing early fortune to FOX in the process. Aaron Spelling, whose company produced the shows, was well known for"
"now stands at this address, but the exterior brick facing of the P.P.A.D. is still visible down the alley, on the side of the building. The studio building complex has since been the home to various projects including the 2006 CBS series ""Jericho"", which guest starred James Eckhouse in one episode. Until February 2010, the CW series ""Melrose Place"" was also produced at the original ""90210"" Calvert studios. Post-production services for ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" were provided by LaserPacific for all seasons. Many changes were made after the pilot episode. The producers first used a location that was used only once"
"DVD rights, these are also split: Spelling Television Spelling Television Inc. was a television production company that went through several name changes. It was originally called Aaron Spelling Productions, then Spelling Entertainment Inc. and eventually part of Spelling Entertainment Group. The company produced popular shows such as ""The Love Boat"", ""Dynasty"", ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", ""7th Heaven"", ""Melrose Place"" and ""Charmed"". The company was founded by television producer Aaron Spelling on October 25, 1965. The company is currently an in-name-only unit of CBS Television Studios. A related company, Spelling-Goldberg Productions, co-existed during a portion of the same time period and produced"
"critics and fans who found her very loathsome, and she was reportedly disliked by fellow cast members. It was announced in October 2009 that Simpson-Wentz and Colin Egglesfield would be leaving the series after the conclusion of the ""Sydney Andrews murder mystery"" storyline. Ausiello reported on May 19, 2009, that the series had been picked up by The CW. Presenting its 2009–2010 season schedule on May 21, 2009, The CW announced its intention to air ""Melrose Place"" after ""90210"" on Tuesday nights, in the same way their parent shows had been paired when the original ""Melrose Place"" debuted on Fox"
"shows which compose the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. In addition to her role in launching the spin-off ""Melrose Place"", Garth was the first performer from the original show to be cast in the third spin-off, ""90210"". Having appeared in the most series premieres, as well as the most episodes (313) of any figure throughout the continuity, she is the ""de facto"" central character of the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. Garth's portrayal has earned recognition from critics and co-stars. In a 1995 article on the actress, ""TV Guide""<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Mary Murphy stated that, ""Her signature role—the sensitive, seductive, and tortured Kelly Taylor—tapped"
"Darren Star Darren Star (born July 25, 1961) is an American producer, director, and writer of film and television, best known for creating the television series ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", ""Melrose Place"", and ""Sex and the City"". Darren Star was born to a Jewish family in Potomac, Maryland. His mother was a freelance writer and his father was an orthodontist. He attended Winston Churchill High School and UCLA. He created the television series ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" and ""Melrose Place"", and he was the creator and a writer for the HBO series ""Sex and the City"". He also worked on ""Central Park"
"years. The show was then remade and renamed simply ""90210"" and premiered in 2008. ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" spun-off ""Melrose Place"", a popular TV show that dominated throughout the '90s as well. ""Baywatch"", a popular TV show that dominated throughout the '90s, became the most watched TV show in history and influenced pop culture. ""Sex and the City""'s frank portrayal of relationships and sexuality caused controversy and acclaim, leading to a new generation of sexually progressive television shows that would be seen in the 2000s. Fantasy was popular on television, with CBS airing ""Touched By an Angel"", beginning in 1994. The"
"""90210"", attracting a new collection of noted creators. Rob Thomas, known for the television show ""Veronica Mars"", began the initial work on the project. Prior to the premiere, Thomas was succeeded by producers Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, both known for the series ""Freaks and Geeks"" and ""Undeclared"". During the first season, Rebecca Sinclair, who had previously worked on ""Gilmore Girls"" and ""Buffy the Vampire Slayer"", became the series' new show runner. In June 2009, a fifth production, a follow-up to ""Melrose Place"", was officially confirmed. Emmy-nominated scribe Charles Rosin joined ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" in its first year and served"
"was cast as step-brother to Annie Wilson; Lori Loughlin won the role of their mother, photographer wife Debbie Wilson. Michael Steger was cast as the school television news director and congenial very nice guy, Navid Shirazi who maintained the nice-guy status throughout all 114 episodes (2008-2013) of generally being walked on or victimized. Rob Estes was the last actor to join the series; he was sought by The CW to play the part of Harry Wilson, and would only appear in the first two seasons. Estes was a previous cast member of the first ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" spin-off, ""Melrose Place""."
"Bethany Rooney Bethany Rooney (formally credited as Beth Hillshafer and Bethany Rooney Hillshafer) is an American television director and producer who has worked on over three dozen television series and made-for-television films. Since her directorial debut in 1985 in an episode of ""St. Elsewhere"", she has directed multiple episodes from a vast number of television series, most notably ""The Wonder Years"", ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", ""Crossing Jordan"", ""Melrose Place"", ""Melrose Place (2009)"", ""Ally McBeal"", ""One Tree Hill"", ""Gilmore Girls"" and ""She Spies"", whilst other credits include ""Las Vegas"", ""Desperate Housewives"", ""Inconceivable"", ""Dawson's Creek"", ""Boston Public"", ""Ed"", ""Jack & Jill"", ""Grey's Anatomy"","
"legal drama ""Women's Murder Club"". In May 2008, Estes was cast as Harry Wilson in ""90210"" on The CW. The series, like ""Melrose Place"" before it, is a spin-off from the original 1990s series ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", marking Estes' third appearance in the franchise. On January 20, 2010, Estes announced that the second season of ""90210"" would be his last. ""This is my final season on ""90210"" and I wish the show, cast and crew nothing but the best. I am looking forward to spending time with my kids and exploring other opportunities"", Estes said in a statement. Estes attended"
"Models Inc. Models Inc. is an American prime time soap opera that aired on the Fox television network during the 1994–95 television season. It is the third series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise. ""Models Inc."" revolves around a Los Angeles modeling agency run by Hillary Michaels (Linda Gray), the mother of ""Melrose Place"" Amanda Woodward (Heather Locklear). The series was created by Frank South and Charles Pratt Jr., and executive produced by Aaron Spelling, South, Pratt, and E. Duke Vincent. ""Models Inc."" is the only series in the ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" franchise not to receive a DVD release to"
"Shower?"", influenced other shows like ""Dynasty"" (ABC's answer to ""Dallas""), ""Knots Landing"", ""Falcon Crest"", ""The Colbys"", ""Flamingo Road"", ""Hotel"", ""The Yellow Rose"", ""Bare Essence"", and ""Berrenger's"". There were some serial shows such as ""Hill Street Blues"" and ""St. Elsewhere"" that did not officially fit into this category, but were nonetheless ratings hits season after season. While the last of the 1980s nighttime soaps ended during the first years of the following decade, then a second wave came with series like ""Beverly Hills, 90210"", ""Melrose Place"", ""Models, Inc."", ""Savannah"" and ""Central Park West"". But as the 1990s came to a close,"
"previously reported. Darren Star, the creator of both ""Beverly Hills, 90210"" and ""Melrose Place"", was not involved with ""Models Inc."", which was created by Charles Pratt Jr. and Frank South, and executive produced by Aaron Spelling, Pratt, South, and E. Duke Vincent. Star said of the potential series, ""It was one spin-off too many for me"", though Spelling noted, ""No one even thinks of ""Melrose"" as a spin-off anymore."" Farrah Fawcett was considered for the lead role in ""Models Inc."", which ultimately went to Linda Gray. The rest of the cast were unknowns, and Spelling promised ""a great deal of"