Sweet Valley High (TV series)

Sweet Valley High
Genre Comedy-drama
Based on Sweet Valley High
by Francine Pascal
Developed by Josh Goldstein
Jonathan Prince
Starring Brittany Daniel
Cynthia Daniel
Ryan Bittle
Amy Danles
Bridget Flanery
Shirlee Elliot
Jeremy Vincent Garrett
Michael Perl
Harley Rodriguez
Theme music composer Ron Wasserman
Opening theme "Sweet Valley High" performed by Kathy Fisher
Composer(s) Shuki Levy
Kussa Mahchi
Yuval Ron
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 88 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Francine Pascal
Haim Saban
Lance H. Robbins
Josh Goldstein
Production location(s) Alexander Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, California
Cinematography Russ Brandt
David E. West
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Teen Dream Productions, Inc.
Saban Entertainment
Distributor Saban International (1994–1997)
Disney-ABC Domestic Television (Current)
Saban Brands (library only)
Release
Original network Broadcast Syndication (1994–1996)
UPN (1997)
Original release September 5, 1994 (1994-09-05) – October 14, 1997 (1997-10-14)

Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High is an American comedy-drama series very loosely based on Francine Pascal's book series of the same name.[1][2] The series ran from September 5, 1994 to October 14, 1997, and was produced (and distributed) by Saban Entertainment. The rights are now held by Disney-ABC Domestic Television.

After three seasons in syndication (mostly on Fox stations),[3] the show moved to UPN for its fourth season, where it was canceled due to low ratings.

Synopsis

The series revolves around the lives of Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, beautiful blonde twins who live in the fictitious Sweet Valley, California, and their gang of friends. Elizabeth is warm, friendly and sincere, while her twin sister Jessica is flirty, mischievous, and irresponsible.

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
122September 5, 1994 (1994-09-05)February 20, 1995 (1995-02-20)
222September 11, 1995 (1995-09-11)March 25, 1996 (1996-03-25)
322August 26, 1996 (1996-08-26)February 10, 1997 (1997-02-10)
422September 15, 1997 (1997-09-15)October 14, 1997 (1997-10-14)

Cast and characters

  • Brittany Daniel – Jessica "Jess" Wakefield, the outgoing, party loving, fashionable, and wilder Wakefield twin
  • Cynthia Daniel – Elizabeth "Liz" Wakefield, the quieter, more sensible and down to earth Wakefield twin
  • Amarilis (season 1) – Patty Gilbert, Jessica's cheerleader friend
  • Ryan James Bittle (seasons 1–2) and Jeremy Vincent Garrett (seasons 3–4) – Todd Wilkins, Elizabeth's boyfriend
  • Brock Burnett (season 1) and Christopher Jackson (season 2) – Bruce Patman, Todd and Winston's rival, and enemy of Jessica's
  • Amy Danles – Enid Rollins, Elizabeth's best friend
  • Bridget Flanery (seasons 1–2) and Shirlee Elliot (seasons 3–4) – Lila Fowler, Jessica's best friend
  • Michael Perl – Winston Egbert, Todd's best friend
  • Harley Rodriguez – Manny Lopez, Todd's and Winston's friend, and early on the right-hand man to Bruce Patman, Enid's eventual boyfriend
  • Tyffany Hayes (seasons 2–4) – Cheryl "Tatyana" Thomas, friend of Elizabeth, Jessica and Todd
  • John Jocelyn (season 3) – Reginald "Shred" Patman, Bruce's cousin and Winston's friend
  • Manley Pope (season 4) – Devon Whitelaw, boyfriend to Elizabeth and Jessica
  • Andrea Savage (season 4) – Renata Vargas, Jessica's and Lila's friend, and briefly Todd's girlfriend

Home video releases

In 1996, two Sweet Valley High VHS tapes were released by Warner Home Video: 'Kidnapped'[4] and 'Dangerous Love',[5] which featured exclusive music videos based off the songs featured in the TV series.

However, to date, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has only released the first season of Sweet Valley High on DVD in Region 1.

DVD Name Ep # Release Date
The Complete First Season 22 March 8, 2005

A DVD release of Season two was also planned, with an old promotional trailer being posted online in 2013, however this release was scrapped due to unknown reasons.[6]

Soundtrack

Cover for the 1995 soundtrack for Sweet Valley High

In 1995, a soundtrack album was released featuring original songs that were in the series along with a longer version of the show's theme song.

Track listing

  1. "Sweet Valley High Theme" (Long version)
  2. "Lotion" (Jessica's Theme)
  3. "Rose Colored Glasses"
  4. "She's Got the Answers"
  5. "Not Myself Today"
  6. "Alive"
  7. "Rest of My Life"
  8. "My Jessica"
  9. "All to Myself"
  10. "Secrets"
  11. "My World"
  12. "On Our Own"
  13. "She Walks in Roses"
  14. "Sweet Valley High Theme" (TV version)

References

  1. ↑ "Double The Action At 'Sweet Valley High'". Chicago Tribune. 1994-06-21. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  2. ↑ "It's Bubblegum Tv". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  3. ↑ Ultimatedisney.com, Sweet Valley High dvd review
  4. ↑ "Sweet Valley High:Kidnapped" – via Amazon.
  5. ↑ "Sweet Valley High:Dangerous Love" – via Amazon.
  6. ↑ Justin Gross (12 August 2013). "Sweet Valley High Trailer: VO by Justin Gross" – via YouTube.
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