"Clarissa Explains It All" (1991) TV series 1991-1994

User Rating:

7.9/10   

Creator:

Mitchell Kriegman

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

23 March 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Family | Comedy

Plot:

As events unfold in her life, Clarissa explains to the viewer the motivations behind people's actions.

Plot Keywords:

Aunt Niece Relationship | Grandparents | Actress Talks To Audience | Cigarette Smoking | Satire

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 3 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Melissa Joan Hart	...	Clarissa Darling (65 episodes, 1991-1994)
Jason Zimbler	...	Ferguson Darling (65 episodes, 1991-1994)
Elizabeth Hess	...	Janet Darling (65 episodes, 1991-1994)
Joe O'Connor	...	Marshall Darling (65 episodes, 1991-1994)
Sean O'Neal	...	Sam Anders (65 episodes, 1991-1994)

Also Known As:

Clarissa (USA) (short title)

Runtime:

30 min | 30 min (65 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-Y | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Orlando, Florida, USA

Company:

Nickelodeon Network

Quotes:

[Clarissa and her dad, who has come down with the flu, are discussing Bouncy Balls]
Marshall Darling: But don't you think it's a little weird to eat something that you've been bouncing on the floor?
Clarissa Darling: Dad, you haven't really been eating them after they've been on the floor, have you?
[beat]
Marshall Darling: I'm gonna go get some more bouillon.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Venture Bros.: Escape to the House of Mummies Part II (#2.4)" (2006)

A Great Series

"Clarissa Explains It All" was a classic Nick show that aired in the early '90's. I remember watching it on SNICK when I was younger with my sister.

"Clarissa Explains It All" told the story of Clarissa Darling, a young girl who wanted to be a journalist. She lived with her mom, dad, and her brother Ferguson. Her best friend was her neighbor, Sam, who came in through her window everyday. There was also her pet alligator Elvis.

My all time favorite episodes were "Haunted House" and "Sam in Love", though, all the episodes were classics. I also thought the acting in this show was very well done, including Melissa Joan Hart as Clarissa.

I miss the days when Nick aired classic shows. I give "Clarissa Explains It All" 10/10 stars.