"Saved by the Bell: The College Years" (1993) TV series 1993-1994

Writers:

Elaine Aronson (pilot)
Andy Guerdat (writer)
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Seasons:

1

Release Date:

14 September 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Zack, Screech, and Slater are all college students now. They are struggling to adapt to college life and facing rough times...

Plot Keywords:

College | Sitcom

Awards:

2 nominations

Cast

Mark-Paul Gosselaar	...	Zack Morris (19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Mario López	...	A.C. Slater (19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Dustin Diamond	...	Samuel 'Screech' Powers / ... (19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Anne Tremko	...	Leslie Burke (19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Kiersten Warren	...	Alex Tabor (19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Bob Golic	...	Michael Rogers / ... (19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Tiffani Thiessen	...	Kelly Kapowski (18 episodes, 1993-1994)
Patrick Fabian	...	Professor Jeremiah Lasky / ... (8 episodes, 1993-1994)

Series Directed by
Miguel Higuera		(19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Jeff Melman		(2 episodes, 1994)

Series Writing credits
Mark Fink		(1 episode, 1993)
Ronald B. Solomon		(1 episode, 1993)
Noah Taft		(1 episode, 1994)
Bennett Tramer		(1 episode, 1994)
Elaine Aronson		(unknown episodes)
Andy Guerdat		(unknown episodes)
Steve Kreinberg		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Franco Bario	....	producer (18 episodes, 1993-1994)
Chris Conte	....	associate producer (unknown episodes)
Paul Dell	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Peter Engel	....	executive producer (unknown episodes)
Steven Weiss	....	producer (unknown episodes)

Series Original Music by
Jonathan Wolff		(unknown episodes)

Series Casting by
Robin Lippin		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Josee Lemonnier		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by
Richard C. Walker		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Elizabeth Bass		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Jani Kleinbard	....	hair stylist (17 episodes, 1993-1994)
Roxanne Baker	....	hair stylist (unknown episodes)
Allison Woody	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Gary Considine	....	executive in charge of production (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
John Bickelhaupt	....	post-production sound (unknown episodes)
Carolyn Bowden	....	production sound mixer (unknown episodes)
Tamara Johnson	....	post-production sound (unknown episodes)
Kathy Oldham	....	post-production sound (unknown episodes)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Walter Glover	....	lighting director (19 episodes, 1993-1994)
Dave Bushner	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)
Lew Friant	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)
Roy Holm	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)
Tim O'Neill	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)

Series Casting Department
Lisa Chadwick	....	casting assistant (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jennifer Green	....	costumer (unknown episodes)
Lisa D. Quercioli	....	costumer (unknown episodes)
Victoria Skinner	....	costumer (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Mattie Caruthers	....	script supervisor (1 episode, 1993)
Kevin Charles Sullivan	....	associate director (1 episode, 1993)
Elise Allen	....	assistant to producers (unknown episodes)
Les Atkinson	....	technical director (unknown episodes)
Lani Bergstein	....	production associate (unknown episodes)
Paul Coderko	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Diane Farrell	....	executive assistant (unknown episodes)
Jonathan Glabman	....	script coordinator (unknown episodes)
Christy Hall	....	executive assistant (unknown episodes)
Sheila Hall	....	associate director (unknown episodes)
Keith Hossman	....	script coordinator (unknown episodes)
Mark Hyman	....	script coordinator (unknown episodes)
Joann Kamay	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Andrew Kantola	....	stage manager (unknown episodes)
Lance Klein	....	assistant to producers (unknown episodes)
Chris Leavell	....	assistant to producers (unknown episodes)
Robert B. Lundgren	....	assistant to producers (unknown episodes)
Joshua Mark	....	assistant to producers (unknown episodes)
David Markus	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Susan Metrick	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Matthew B. Morgan	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Matt Odgers	....	assistant to producers (unknown episodes)
Patrica Swenson	....	assistant to producers (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• NBC Productions
• Peter Engel Productions

Distributors

• National Broadcasting Company (NBC)
• Paramount Television (2000-)
• Rysher Entertainment (1994-2000)

Other Companies

• Charles Riley PR  publicist

Also Known As:

Runtime:

30 min (18 episodes + Pilot)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Filming Locations:

Columbia/Sunset Gower Studios - 1438 N. Gower Street, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

NBC Productions

Trivia:

Originally, the six main characters on the show were Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), A.C. Slater (Mario López), Screech Powers (Dustin Diamond), Leslie Burke (Anne Tremko), Alex Taber (Kiersten Warren), and Danielle Marks (Essence Atkins). After the pilot, Tiffani Thiessen decided to return to play the role of Kelly Kapowski. Essence Atkins was fired and the plotline said she transferred to an unnamed college.

Quotes:

[the Reverend walks in on a wild stripper bachelor party]
Rev. Dunlap:You know what? Maybe I should come back another time.
Zack:Oh that would be great! How about Monday?
Rev. Dunlap:I was thinking more around the lines of ten years - - when you've all had a chance to grow up!
Screech:I knew we should have gone with Barney.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "The Nanny: The Cradle Robbers (#4.2)" (1996)

Even Screech grew up... for good.

Finally a clever show that follows a plot and it's soon canceled. I mean, we have the most popular cast members of the original series in the most difficult student era of their lives: College.

The idea was very interesting but producers didn't feel it had potential. Some jokes were funny and clever and so were the situations that had a feeling of maturity towards our characters.

Also, the new cast members, including teachers were solid additions to the show. Mike Rogers was a fun character and added some spice to the show. The rest of the cast was clichéd but it's okay, I mean, it displays true life in college.

The show had potential believe me, but you can't go against producers. A cult show in the future, that's for sure..