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| writer = Rachel Cline<br>[[Evan Katz]]<br>John Romano<br>[[Melissa Rosenberg]]<br>Gardner Stern
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| director = Menachem Binetski<br>[[Helaine Head]]<br>[[Peter Horton]]<br>[[Tom Moore (director)|Tom Moore]]<br>[[Bethany Rooney]]
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'''''Class of '96''''' is an American [[Dramatic programming|drama series]] that aired on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] from January to May 1993. The series was created by John Romano and filmed mostly at the [[University of Toronto]].
'''''Class of '96''''' is an American [[drama (film and television)|drama]] television series that aired on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] from January to May 1993. The series was created by John Romano<ref name="o'Connor">{{Cite news |last=O'Connor |first=John J. |date=19 January 1993 |title=Going Without the Giggles and Leers, on Fox Yet |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1993/01/19/arts/review-television-going-without-the-giggles-and-leers-on-fox-yet.html |access-date=1 November 2024 |work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> and was filmed mostly at the [[University of Toronto]].


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The series focused on seven students at Havenhurst College in [[New England]]. Although the seven come from different backgrounds, circumstance led them to become friends. The series dealt with the differences, both in personality and social status, of the group of friends, the challenges they faced in their first year of college, and social issues such as [[racism]] and [[sexism]].
The series focuses on seven students at Havenhurst College in [[New England]]. Although the seven come from different backgrounds, circumstance leads them to become friends. The series deals with the differences, both in personality and social status, of the group of friends, the challenges they face in their first year of college, and social issues such as racism and sexism.


== Cast and characters ==
== Cast and characters ==
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=== Main ===
=== Main ===
*[[Jason Gedrick]] as David Morrissey, a passionate writer from [[New Jersey]].
*[[Jason Gedrick]] as David Morrissey, a passionate writer from [[New Jersey]].
*[[Lisa Dean Ryan]] as Jessica Cohen, a [[wealth]]y [[Jewish]] student who falls for David.
*[[Lisa Dean Ryan]] as Jessica Cohen, a wealthy [[Jewish]] student who falls for David.
*[[Megan Ward]] as Patty Horvath, Jessica's roommate, the daughter of a famous [[acting|actress]].
*[[Megan Ward]] as Patty Horvath, Jessica's roommate, the daughter of a famous actress.
*[[Brandon Douglas]] as Whitney Reed, a rich kid who is being trained to follow in his father's footsteps, including living in his father's old college room.
*[[Brandon Douglas]] as Whitney Reed, a rich kid who is being trained to follow in his father's footsteps, including living in his father's old college room.
*Perry Moore as Antonio Hopkins, Whitney's roommate, an [[African-American]] star [[basketball]] player from the inner city.
*Perry Moore as Antonio Hopkins, Whitney's roommate, an [[African-American]] star basketball player from the inner city.
*[[Kari Wührer]] as Robin Farr, Jessica and Patty's roommate, an [[Physical attractiveness|attractive]] girl from [[Florida]].
*[[Kari Wührer]] as Robin Farr, Jessica and Patty's roommate, an attractive girl from [[Florida]].
*[[Gale Hansen]] as Samuel "Stroke" Dexter, David's roommate, an [[entrepreneur]].
*[[Gale Hansen]] as Samuel "Stroke" Dexter, David's roommate, an entrepreneur.


=== Guest stars ===
=== Guest stars ===
Guest stars throughout the series run include [[Gillian Anderson]], [[John Cameron Mitchell]], [[Matt LeBlanc]], [[Julie Bowen]], [[Robin Tunney]], [[Dylan Neal]], [[Elizabeth Dennehy]], [[James LeGros]], [[Fritz Weaver]], [[Reed Diamond]], [[Karyn Dwyer]], [[Mason Adams]] and [[Ele Keats]]. Director and series consultant [[Peter Horton]] also made a cameo in one episode as a professor; he was previously known for playing a professor on [[Thirtysomething (TV series)|''thirtysomething'']].
Guest stars throughout the series run include [[Gillian Anderson]], [[John Cameron Mitchell]], [[Matt LeBlanc]], [[Julie Bowen]], [[Robin Tunney]], [[Dylan Neal]], [[Elizabeth Dennehy]], [[James LeGros]], [[Fritz Weaver]], [[Reed Diamond]], [[Karyn Dwyer]], [[Mason Adams]] and [[Ele Keats]]. Director and series consultant [[Peter Horton]] also made a cameo in one episode as a professor; he was previously known for playing a professor on ''[[Thirtysomething (TV series)|thirtysomething]]''.


==Reception and cancellation==
==Reception and cancellation==
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 18:34, 1 November 2024

Class of '96
GenreDrama
Created byJohn Romano
Written byRachel Cline
Evan Katz
John Romano
Melissa Rosenberg
Gardner Stern
Directed byMenachem Binetski
Helaine Head
Peter Horton
Tom Moore
Bethany Rooney
StarringJason Gedrick
Lisa Dean Ryan
Megan Ward
Brandon Douglas
Perry Moore
Kari Wührer
Gale Hansen
ComposerGreg De Belles
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes17
Production
Executive producerLeonard Goldberg
ProducerMatt Nodella
Production locationsToronto, Ontario, Canada
CinematographyScott Lloyd-Davies
Stephen Ramsey
Sandi Sissel
EditorsVictor Du Bois
Augie Hess
Lance Luckey
Running time45 minutes
Production companiesABC Productions
Mandy Films
Original release
NetworkFox
ReleaseJanuary 19 (1993-01-19) –
May 25, 1993 (1993-05-25)

Class of '96 is an American drama television series that aired on Fox from January to May 1993. The series was created by John Romano[1] and was filmed mostly at the University of Toronto.

Synopsis

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The series focuses on seven students at Havenhurst College in New England. Although the seven come from different backgrounds, circumstance leads them to become friends. The series deals with the differences, both in personality and social status, of the group of friends, the challenges they face in their first year of college, and social issues such as racism and sexism.

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Jason Gedrick as David Morrissey, a passionate writer from New Jersey.
  • Lisa Dean Ryan as Jessica Cohen, a wealthy Jewish student who falls for David.
  • Megan Ward as Patty Horvath, Jessica's roommate, the daughter of a famous actress.
  • Brandon Douglas as Whitney Reed, a rich kid who is being trained to follow in his father's footsteps, including living in his father's old college room.
  • Perry Moore as Antonio Hopkins, Whitney's roommate, an African-American star basketball player from the inner city.
  • Kari Wührer as Robin Farr, Jessica and Patty's roommate, an attractive girl from Florida.
  • Gale Hansen as Samuel "Stroke" Dexter, David's roommate, an entrepreneur.

Guest stars

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Guest stars throughout the series run include Gillian Anderson, John Cameron Mitchell, Matt LeBlanc, Julie Bowen, Robin Tunney, Dylan Neal, Elizabeth Dennehy, James LeGros, Fritz Weaver, Reed Diamond, Karyn Dwyer, Mason Adams and Ele Keats. Director and series consultant Peter Horton also made a cameo in one episode as a professor; he was previously known for playing a professor on thirtysomething.

Reception and cancellation

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The pilot episode aired on January 19, 1993 with ratings falling steadily after the premiere due to competition from Full House and Hangin' with Mr. Cooper on ABC and Rescue 911 on CBS, all of which ranked in the Top 20 that season. The series was cancelled and finished airing its 17-episode order on May 25.

Episodes

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No.TitleOriginal release date
1"Pilot"January 19, 1993 (1993-01-19)
2"They Shoot Baskets, Don't They?"January 26, 1993 (1993-01-26)
3"Breaking up is Hard to Overdue"February 2, 1993 (1993-02-02)
4"Midterm Madness"February 9, 1993 (1993-02-09)
5"Look Homeward Angela"February 16, 1993 (1993-02-16)
6"The Adventures of Pat's Man and Robin"February 23, 1993 (1993-02-23)
7"David is Authorized"March 2, 1993 (1993-03-02)
8"The Accused"March 9, 1993 (1993-03-09)
9"When Whitney Met Linda"March 16, 1993 (1993-03-16)
10"Parents Weekend"March 23, 1993 (1993-03-23)
11"The Best Little Frat House at Havenhurst"March 30, 1993 (1993-03-30)
12"Bright Smoke, Cold Fire"April 6, 1993 (1993-04-06)
13"Greenwich Mean Time"April 20, 1993 (1993-04-20)
14"Educating David"April 27, 1993 (1993-04-27)
15"Howie Farr is Too Far"May 4, 1993 (1993-05-04)
16"The Jessica File"May 11, 1993 (1993-05-11)
17"See You in September"May 25, 1993 (1993-05-25)

References

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  1. ^ O'Connor, John J. (19 January 1993). "Going Without the Giggles and Leers, on Fox Yet". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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