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Sweet Valley High
File:Sweet Valley High TV Intro.jpg
Sweet Valley High title screenshot
GenreComedy-drama
Created byFrancine Pascal
StarringBrittany Daniel
Cynthia Daniel
Ryan Bittle
Amy Danles
Bridget Flanery
Shirlee Elliot
Jeremy Vincent Garrett
Michael Perl
Harley Rodriguez
Theme music composerRon Wasserman
Opening theme"Sweet Valley High" performed by Kathy Fisher
ComposersShuki Levy
Kussa Mahchi
Yuval Ron
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes88 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersFrancine Pascal
Haim Saban
Lance H. Robbins
Josh Goldstein
Production locationsAlexander Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, California
CinematographyRuss Brandt
David E. West
Camera setupSingle-camera
Running time22 mins.
Production companiesSaban Entertainment
Saban Brands
Original release
NetworkBroadcast Syndication (1994-1996)
UPN (1997)
ReleaseSeptember 5, 1994 (1994-09-05) –
October 14, 1997 (1997-10-14)

Sweet Valley High is an American Live-action comedy-drama series very loosely based on Francine Pascal's book series of the same name.[1][2] The series ran from September 5, 1994 to October 14, 1997, and was produced (and distributed) by Saban Entertainment. The rights are now held by Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

After three seasons in syndication (mostly on Fox stations),[3] the show moved to UPN for its fourth season, where it was canceled due to low ratings.

Synopsis

The series revolves around the lives of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, beautiful blonde twins who live in the fictitious Sweet Valley, California, and their gang of friends. Elizabeth is warm, friendly and sincere, while her twin sister Jessica is flirty, mischievous, and irresponsible.

Cast and characters

  • Brittany Daniel - Jessica "Jess" Wakefield
  • Cynthia Daniel - Elizabeth "Liz" Wakefield
  • Ryan Bittle - Todd Wilkins (1994–1996) Boyfriend to Elizabeth
  • Amy Danles - Enid Rollins, Elizabeth's Best Friend
  • Michael Perl - Winston Egbert, Todd's Best Friend
  • Harley Rodriguez - Manny Lopez, Todd & Winston's Friend. Right-hand man to Bruce Patman early on.
  • Bridget Flanery - Lila Fowler, (1994–1996) Jessica's Best Friend
  • Shirlee Elliot - Lila Fowler #2 (1996–1997)
  • Jeremy Vincent Garrett - Todd Wilkins #2 (1996–1997) Boyfriend to Elizabeth and briefly Renata.
  • Manley Pope - Devon Whitelaw (1997) Boyfriend to Elizabeth and Jessica
  • Brock Burnett - Bruce Patman (1994–1995) Todd & Winston's rival. Antagonist to Jessica.
  • Christopher Jackson - Bruce Patman #2 (1995–1996)
  • John Jocelyn - Reginald "Shred" Patman, (1996–1997) Bruce's Cousin & Winston's friend
  • Andrea Savage - Renata Vargas (1997–1998) Jessica & Lila's Friend. Briefly Todd's girlfriend.
  • Tyffany Hayes - Cheryl "Tatanya" Thomas (1995–1998), Elizabeth, Jessica and Todd's Friend
  • Amarilis - Patty Gilbert, (1994–1995) Jessica's cheerleader friend

Soundtrack

File:SweetValleyHighSoundtrack.jpg
Cover for the 1995 soundtrack for Sweet Valley High

In 1995, a soundtrack album was released featuring original songs that were in the series along with a longer version of the show's theme song.

Track listing

  1. "Sweet Valley High Theme" (Long version)
  2. "Lotion" (Jessica's Theme)
  3. "Rose Colored Glasses"
  4. "She's Got the Answers"
  5. "Not Myself Today"
  6. "Alive"
  7. "Rest of My Life"
  8. "My Jessica"
  9. "All to Myself"
  10. "Secrets"
  11. "My World"
  12. "On Our Own"
  13. "She Walks in Roses"
  14. "Sweet Valley High Theme" (TV version)

Seasons

Main article: List of Sweet Valley High episodes

DVD release

To date, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has only released Season one of Sweet Valley High on DVD in Region 1. The remaining three seasons of the series have yet to be released.

DVD Name Ep # Release Date
The Complete First Season 22 March 8, 2005

See also

References

  1. ^ "Double The Action At 'Sweet Valley High'". Chicago Tribune. 1994-06-21. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  2. ^ "It's Bubblegum Tv". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  3. ^ Ultimatedisney.com, Sweet Valley High dvd review
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