Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher 

An aspiring actor who, while waiting for his "big break," met his expenses as a substitute teacher at Gerald R. Ford Middle School.

Creators:

Dennis Rinsler, Marc Warren

Stars:

Mitch Mullany, Clinton Jackson, Charles Cyphers

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Mitch Mullany	...	Nick Freno 43 episodes, 1996-1998
Clinton Jackson	...	Mezz Crosby 42 episodes, 1996-1998
Charles Cyphers	...	Al yaroker / ... 41 episodes, 1996-1998
Jonathan Hernandez	...	Orlando Diaz 22 episodes, 1996-1997
Portia de Rossi	...	Elana Lewis 22 episodes, 1996-1997
Cara DeLizia	...	Sarah 22 episodes, 1996-1997
Kyle Gibson	...	Davey Marcucci 22 episodes, 1996-1997
Ross Malinger	...	Tyler Hale 22 episodes, 1996-1997
Stuart Pankin	...	Kurt Fust 22 episodes, 1996-1997
Arjay Smith	...	Jared 22 episodes, 1996-1997
Giuseppe Andrews	...	Miles Novack 21 episodes, 1997-1998
Blake Heron	...	Jordan Wells 21 episodes, 1997-1998
Andrew Levitas	...	Marco romero 21 episodes, 1997-1998
Jane Sibbett	...	Dr. Katherine Emerson 21 episodes, 1997-1998
Christina Vidal	...	Sophia Del Bono 21 episodes, 1997-1998
Malinda Williams	...	Tasha Morrison 21 episodes, 1997-1998

Storyline

An aspiring actor who, while waiting for his "big break," met his expenses as a substitute teacher at Gerald R. Ford Middle School.

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Plot Keywords:

character name as series title | four word series title | 

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 August 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

Nick Freno

Filming Locations:

Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warner Bros. Television, Warren-Rinsler Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Referenced in Pinky and the Brain: The Pink Candidate (1996)

User Reviews

A vastly underrated masterpiece.

Mitch Mullaney plays a bumbling school teacher who gives his kids lessons in not only school work but in life and most beautifully love. Mullaney is amazing!! In this role he displays a sense of comedic timing that belies his youth and lack of experience on the small screen. Many critics have argued that this series chooses to rely on conventional stereotypes to deliver its poignant message and in this respect is weak. However, the use of these already well developed character profiles allows the show to almost paradoxically better explore the concept of what it means to be human, falable and individual. Special mention must go to the Ukranian beauty Mila Kunis who plays Anna-Marie and who sets the screen alive with her electric beauty and powerful presence. I predict she will in time redefine the accepted idea of a perfect Hollywood leading lady.

In this series Freno is willing to sacrifice all that is pure in his own life to save the innocence of one of his nubile young femmes or courageous young bucks. Freno it seems would even sacrifice his career for his students. Through this Freno calls upon the audience to question what they think is dear to them and open their minds to what lies beyond their button down existence. So much more is out there to enjoy. Must one choose between being a teacher and a lover? Or is it possible to be both. I believe in "Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher" there is an answer to this eternal question.

So folks...grab a pencil case, a juice box, some tasty snacks to mack on and go back to school for the lesson of your life. A lesson that there is always hope if you believe in yourself but most importantly if you are brave enough to believe in others.