"Popular" (1999) TV series 1999-2001

Creators:

Gina Matthews
Ryan Murphy

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

29 September 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

Two girls who despise each other, due to being on opposite sides of the "popularity fence", are forced together upon learning that their parents are getting married.

Plot Keywords:

High School | Rivalry | High School Athlete | Transvestite | Gay Rights

Awards:

5 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 13 of 47)

Leslie Bibb	...	Brooke McQueen (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Carly Pope	...	Samantha 'Sam' McPherson (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Tamara Mello	...	Lily Esposito (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Christopher Gorham	...	Harrison John (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Sara Rue	...	Carmen Ferrara (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Bryce Johnson	...	Josh Ford (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Tammy Lynn Michaels	...	Nicole Julian (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Ron Lester	...	Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Leslie Grossman	...	Mary Cherry (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Lisa Darr	...	Jane McPherson (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Scott Bryce	...	Mike McQueen (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Diane Delano	...	Miss Roberta 'Bobbi' Glass / ... (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Adria Dawn	...	April Tuna (19 episodes, 1999-2001)

Runtime:

60 min (43 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Murphy/Matthews Productions

Trivia:

In the second season, Carmen's pregnancy was apparently cut from the show. This was one of the plotlines Ryan Murphy said he would explore in season two, along with a romance between Harrison and Mary Cherry, and Siamese twins. The cut order was given by the WB just a week before this episode aired, forcing Ryan to re-write the episode and eliminate this story completely from the show.

Quotes:

Harrison John: I thought that you of all people at this school would be different.
Samantha 'Sam' McPherson: I am different.
Harrison John: You want to be unique, sure. Just like everyone else.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Grosse Pointe: Mommy Dearest (#1.6)" (2000)

Soundtrack:

Highschool Highway

Awesome

I think this is one of the best shows on television today. Its fresh and smart, with great writing and terrific actors. The writers delve into deep topics concerning eating disorders, child abuse, cancer, and drug use. I'm amazed watching every week, that the writers manage to cram so much into just one hour of programing. They use comedy and drama, to make the show truly worth-while. And is what I'd truly call Must See Tv compared to NBC's lackluster Thursday lineup. However, this year its been moved to Fridays at 9 PM on the WB. If you must go out, make sure to set your VCRs for the best hour of programing on television today.