From the Nov. 13, 1987, edition of Daily Variety


The fledgling Fox network — aka Fox Broadcasting Co. — found traction with this Stephen J. Cannell-produced drama about undercover cops who pose as high school and college students to fight crime.

It was the springboard for Johnny Depp’s movie career.

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