"Blossom" (1991) TV series 1991-1995

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Creator:

Don Reo

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

3 January 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

A teenage girl living in a house run by men dreams what life would be like if she lived in a more conventional family.

Plot Keywords:

Best Friend | Sitcom | Hat | Father Daughter Relationship | Video Diary

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 4 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Mayim Bialik	...	Blossom Russo (114 episodes, 1990-1995)
Michael Stoyanov	...	Anthony Russo (114 episodes, 1990-1995)
Joseph Lawrence	...	Joey Russo (114 episodes, 1990-1995)
Ted Wass	...	Nick Russo (114 episodes, 1990-1995)
Jenna von Oÿ	...	Six LeMeure (114 episodes, 1990-1995)
Barnard Hughes	...	Buzz Richman (114 episodes, 1990-1995)

Runtime:

30 min (114 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:G | Argentina:Atp

Filming Locations:

Ren-Mar Studios - 846 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Impact Zone Productions

Trivia:

In the pilot, the younger of Blossom's elder brothers was called Donnie. In the series he was renamed Joey. The role was played by Joseph Lawrence in both titles.

Quotes:

God: Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to make the world spin backwards briefly and reverse time so that you can prevent your finger from getting caught.
Joey Russo: I thought only Superman could do that.
God: He stole it from me. That's why I had him killed.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Nanny: Fran Gets Mugged (#2.26)" (1995)

One of the best sit-coms of the 90's

It was not only funny, but a lot of the situations that Blossom went through was what I experienced as a teenager growing up and therefore I could relate to. It had a positive message in educating young people about issues such as alcohol, drugs and teenage pregnancy. It also showed what it's like for a single father to raise three children and his fear for the dates that his daughter brings home and above all how to overcome their problems as a family unit. Many stars fade out past their teens, but Joey Lawrence's career has esculated further as a result of Blossom's success so it couldn't been all that bad for him, playing a complete dimwit.