"Drexell's Class" (1991) TV series 1991-1992

Creators:

Andrew Nicholls
Darrell Vickers
(more)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

19 September 1991 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Otis Drexell is a corporate raider who is known for getting the deal done. He is then caught red handed for dodging taxes...

Plot Keywords:

Elementary School | Teacher | Classroom | Sitcom | Iowa

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Dabney Coleman	...	Otis Drexell (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Dakin Matthews	...	Roscoe Davis (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Damian Cagnolatti	...	Kenny Sanders (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
A.J. Langer	...	Melissa Drexell (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Brittany Murphy	...	Brenda Drexell (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Edie McClurg	...	Principal Marilyn Ridge (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Cleavant Derricks	...	George Foster (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Phil Buckman	...	Slash (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Jacqueline Donnelly	...	Bernadette (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Matthew Slowik	...	Lionel (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Jason Biggs	...	Willie Trancas (14 episodes, 1991-1992)
Heidi Zeigler	...	Nicole Finnigan (14 episodes, 1991-1992)
Matthew Lawrence	...	Walker (14 episodes, 1991-1992)
Randy Graff	...	Principal Francine E. Itkin (7 episodes, 1991)

Series Directed by
Matthew Diamond		(16 episodes, 1991-1992)

Series Writing credits
Andrew Nicholls		(4 episodes, 1991)
Darrell Vickers		(4 episodes, 1991)
Bill Boulware		(2 episodes, 1991-1992)
Wayne Kline		(2 episodes, 1991-1992)
Ralph Farquhar		(2 episodes, 1991)
George Zateslo		(2 episodes, 1992)

Series Produced by
Tom Moore	....	executive producer (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Ralph Farquhar	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Phil Kellard	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Alan Padula	....	associate producer (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Greg Gneier	....	set designer (18 episodes, 1991-1992)

Series Sound Department
Fred Tator	....	sound re-recording mixer (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Greg Orrante	....	sound: A2 (unknown episodes)

Series Stunts
Al Goto	....	stunts (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Tom Faigh	....	camera operator (18 episodes, 1991-1992)
Gary Sager	....	camera operator (6 episodes, 1991)
Richard J. Lee Jr.	....	set lighting technician (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Wayne Kline	....	executive script consultant (12 episodes, 1991-1992)

Production Companies

• 20th Century Fox Television

Distributors

• Fox Network (1991-1992) (USA) (TV)

Also Known As:

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Company:

20th Century Fox Television

Trivia:

On the wall of Drexell's classroom a progression of American flags is shown from 1776 to the year 2000. The year 2000 shows a flag of Japan. This raised a tremendous controversy with World War II veterans groups who claimed that, even in jest, it was in very poor taste.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror III (#4.5)" (1992)

Excellent and Underrated

During the early 90s, Fox featured the most impressive and diverse roster of sitcoms ever assembled. "Married...with Children," "The Simpsons," "In Living Color," "Martin," "Herman's Head," "Roc," and "Get a Life" were among the network's top programs. "Drexell's Class" was no different. Starring the likes of Dabney Coleman, A.J. Langer, Cleavant Derricks, Jason Biggs, Matthew Lawrence, Dakin Matthews, Randy Graff and Brittany Murphy, "Drexell's Class" was a critically acclaimed series noted for attempting to expand the boundaries of television comedy, as is the case for most of the sitcoms to grace Fox over the years. What made this show so memorable, however, was the great humor found in such a dark character. You see, Otis Drexell (Coleman) was forced to teach the fifth grade after being caught cheating on his taxes. It was an unbelievable premise, but no one can deny its originality.

"Drexell's Class" earns extra kudos for discovering the pie-f***ing, superglue-lubricating wunderkind Jason Biggs and Hollywood's hottest new sensation and absolute knockout Brittany Murphy.

Let's hope this show gets the DVD treatment in the near future.

***1/2 out of ****