"Fast Times" (1986) TV series

User Rating:

4.7/10   

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

5 March 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Cast

Claudia Wells	...	Linda Barrett (7 episodes, 1986)
Courtney Thorne-Smith	...	Stacey Hamilton (7 episodes, 1986)
James Nardini	...	Brad Hamilton (7 episodes, 1986)
Dean Cameron	...	Jeff Spicoli (7 episodes, 1986)
Patrick Dempsey	...	Mike Damone (7 episodes, 1986)
Kit McDonough	...	Ms. Leslie Melon (7 episodes, 1986)
Vincent Schiavelli	...	Mr. Hector Vargas (7 episodes, 1986)
Ray Walston	...	Mr. Arnold Hand (7 episodes, 1986)

Also Known As:

"Fast Times at Ridgemont High"

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

Glendale, California, USA

Company:

Universal TV

Trivia:

Lasted seven episodes and was, at the time, was of the most expensive shows on network television (aired on CBS).

Movie Connections:

Follows Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Why?

This short lived series was a lame attempt at trying to make money off of a classic film. The cast of this show never lived up to the standard the original cast set with the film. In fact, Dean Cameron's portrayal of Spicolli never came anywhere close to the standard Sean Penn set. The only saving grace of this show was the fact that Ray Walston came aboard to play the part of Mr. Hand. At least he brought a little bit of the charm that made his wickedly funny performance one of the highlights of the film. The same can be said of Vincent Schiavelli as Mr. Vargas. Unfortunately, this show isn't one tenth as funny or as relevant as the film that inspired it.