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imfreakintired69 · 01-04-2005, 12:32 AM

does anybody remember this sitcom from 2000-2001? It was on the WB. Anybody know where i can get the episodes on dvd?

TJL · 01-04-2005, 06:24 AM

I remember this show, and I also thought it was very good. It did a great job at poking fun of the "teen drama" TV genre.

As for DVDs of the show, sorry, I can't help you there...

Belair · 01-04-2005, 06:29 AM

I thought it was a good show.Its great to see the teen genre which is a load of bull**** in my humble opinion,get stabbed at

TJL · 01-04-2005, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pretty in Purple

I thought it was a good show.Its great to see the teen genre which is a load of bull**** in my humble opinion,get stabbed at

I remember Aaron Spelling was very angry that one of the characters was loosly based on his daughter. He threatened to sue everyone involved with the show unless certain similarities to Tori were eliminated.

Belair · 01-04-2005, 07:47 AM

Lol,the things Mr Spelling did for his daughter-he even paid for her breasts.I cant stand Tori Spelling.

peter may · 01-04-2005, 08:31 AM

this recently aired in the uk, i think last year on Paramount Comedy Channel.

tvfan0101 · 01-04-2005, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I remember Aaron Spelling was very angry that one of the characters was loosly based on his daughter. He threatened to sue everyone involved with the show unless certain similarities to Tori were eliminated.

If I recall correctly, the producers of the show were forced to change the hair color of the character "based" on Tori Spelling - or else face a lawsuit.

I saw the series a few times and enjoyed it. It had some good laughs.

Stormtracker TF · 01-05-2005, 04:44 AM

Did this take place in Grosse Pointe, Michigan or something? Because I live right next to that town.

TJL · 01-05-2005, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Riff

Top show. Every single episode was funnier than the last. It parodied the other dreck on the WB brilliantly. Too bad no one who watched that network got the joke.

The ratings weren't good, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Spelling used "7th Heaven" as leverage to get it cancelled. He's like that. The only thing that did surprise me is when Tori and Al Santos showed up together in "The Help" last year. Betcha Daddy hated that.

I think a lot of the backstage termoil had to do with the fact that Grosse Point was created by Darren Star, who worked with Spelling on 90210 and Melrose Place. Somewhere along the line they had a major falling out about something, and lots of critics speculated that the storylines in Grosse Point were Star's way to goof on his former boss.

TJL · 01-05-2005, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by T.F. Storm

Did this take place in Grosse Pointe, Michigan or something? Because I live right next to that town.

The "Grosse Pointe" on the TV show was a fictional coastal town. I forgot if it was supposed to be east or west coast.

Stormtracker TF · 01-05-2005, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

The "Grosse Pointe" on the TV show was a fictional coastal town. I forgot if it was supposed to be east or west coast.

Ah, the Grosse Pointe here is actually on the Coast of lake St. Clair.

TJL · 01-05-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff

Star and Robin Schiff did make quite a few concessions from the original pilot to the pilot that ultimately aired, although whether they did so because Spelling pleaded or because Spelling threatened is something that only they know.

It's too bad they had to tone down some of the storyline, becasue it certainly would have added more of an edge to the show. I really have no doubt that Spelling threatened some legal action against Grosse Pointe.

Do you by any chance remember what FOX show Spelling threatened becasue they did a 90210 parody that seriously ripped into Tori? I think it was a sketch comedy show, pre Mad TV.

TJL · 01-05-2005, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Riff

"The Edge" totally ripped into her. I don't remember hearing that Spelling threatened a lawsuit against it (although I'm sure he did).

The Edge! That's it.

According to the Book "The Complete Directory Of Prime Time TV Shows,"
Spelling threatened to sue The Edge over the wild lampoons of his shows.
"In one 90210 spoof, an actress portraying Tori Spelling hogged scenes and kicked other actors, screaming "I can do that becasue it's my Daddy's show!" (I remember that)
"Spelling demanded an apology, which producer David Mirkin refused to give. Mirkin subsequently left the show, although the production company claimed there was no connection."

TJ · 01-10-2006, 01:49 AM

Grosse Pointe - The Complete Series is coming on DVD on March 14th. Order it now:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...daysonline3-20

TJL · 01-10-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Grosse Pointe - The Complete Series is coming on DVD on March 14th.

Now this is a short lived show that deserves a DVD release.

01-04-2005, 12:32 AM	#1
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01-04-2005, 07:47 AM	#5
Belair Back@SO&Loveit! Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 13, 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 5,925	Lol,the things Mr Spelling did for his daughter-he even paid for her breasts.I cant stand Tori Spelling.

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TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,793	Grosse Pointe - The Complete Series is coming on DVD on March 14th. Order it now: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...daysonline3-20