Your favorite of the two "SBTB" movies--"Hawaiian Style" or "Wedding In Las Vegas"? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

EccentricGenius · 06-09-2017, 07:31 PM

Of the two feature-length "Saved By The Bell" TV-movies that aired on NBC's prime-time schedule during "SBTB's" run on Saturday mornings--1992's "SBTB: Hawaiian Style" and 1994's "SBTB: Wedding In Las Vegas"--my favorite of the two was definitely "Wedding In Las Vegas."

"Wedding In Las Vegas" not only serves as a series finale to the short-lived "SBTB: The College Years," but also to the original "SBTB" series. When "The College Years" was cancelled in February 1994 (due to mediocre ratings--it was scheduled opposite ABC's "Full House," CBS's "Rescue 911," and Fox's "Roc"), NBC decided to commission a two-hour movie to tie up the loose ends that "The College Years" left untied.

"Wedding In Las Vegas" was the better-written of the two "SBTB" TV movies; "Hawaiian Style" always seemed like an extended episode of the original "SBTB" series, only shot on location without a studio audience or--God forbid--a sweetened laugh track. Aside from a few comedic moments from Screech, "Wedding In Las Vegas" had a much better story. My only quibble about "Wedding In Las Vegas" was the subplot about Slater's relationship with Carla (Liz Vassey) and the Constantine Diamond, which was completely unneccessary; ditto for the obligatory special guest appearance from Gilbert Gottfried (playing Bert Banner).

My favorite moment in "Wedding In Las Vegas" was when Jessie Spano shows up late to Zack and Kelly's wedding (Elizabeth Berkley was actually filming the infamous soft-core camp classic "Showgirls" at the time). And it was interesting to see Mike Rogers and Alex Tabor (Bob Golic and Kiersten Warren, respectively), both from "The College Years," make cameo appearances, along with Bayside's principal Richard Belding (Dennis Haskins); sadly, Leslie Burke (Anne Tremko) was a no-show...every time I watch "Wedding In Las Vegas," I always find it peculiar that Leslie wasn't present at Zack and Kelly's wedding. You'd think that Leslie would've been one of the guests, but alas, it was not to be.

What is your favorite of the two feature-length "SBTB" TV-movies? Drop me a line...I'd love to hear from you.

Enjoy your evening, everyone!

JO Sweet Heart · 07-09-2017, 02:29 AM

I actually never saw the Hawaii film in its entirety until it became available to buy. I saw the wedding film when it was first put out there and because it was about the main couple going to the next level, it is my favorite.

God bless you always!!!

Holly

irehtman · 07-10-2017, 08:42 AM

I prefer the Wedding In Las Vegas, as agreed.

AMackII · 08-14-2017, 08:14 AM

I perfer Hawaiian Style better

06-09-2017, 07:31 PM	#1
EccentricGenius Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 30, 2015 Posts: 769	Your favorite of the two "SBTB" movies--"Hawaiian Style" or "Wedding In Las Vegas"? Of the two feature-length "Saved By The Bell" TV-movies that aired on NBC's prime-time schedule during "SBTB's" run on Saturday mornings--1992's "SBTB: Hawaiian Style" and 1994's "SBTB: Wedding In Las Vegas"--my favorite of the two was definitely "Wedding In Las Vegas." "Wedding In Las Vegas" not only serves as a series finale to the short-lived "SBTB: The College Years," but also to the original "SBTB" series. When "The College Years" was cancelled in February 1994 (due to mediocre ratings--it was scheduled opposite ABC's "Full House," CBS's "Rescue 911," and Fox's "Roc"), NBC decided to commission a two-hour movie to tie up the loose ends that "The College Years" left untied. "Wedding In Las Vegas" was the better-written of the two "SBTB" TV movies; "Hawaiian Style" always seemed like an extended episode of the original "SBTB" series, only shot on location without a studio audience or--God forbid--a sweetened laugh track. Aside from a few comedic moments from Screech, "Wedding In Las Vegas" had a much better story. My only quibble about "Wedding In Las Vegas" was the subplot about Slater's relationship with Carla (Liz Vassey) and the Constantine Diamond, which was completely unneccessary; ditto for the obligatory special guest appearance from Gilbert Gottfried (playing Bert Banner). My favorite moment in "Wedding In Las Vegas" was when Jessie Spano shows up late to Zack and Kelly's wedding (Elizabeth Berkley was actually filming the infamous soft-core camp classic "Showgirls" at the time). And it was interesting to see Mike Rogers and Alex Tabor (Bob Golic and Kiersten Warren, respectively), both from "The College Years," make cameo appearances, along with Bayside's principal Richard Belding (Dennis Haskins); sadly, Leslie Burke (Anne Tremko) was a no-show...every time I watch "Wedding In Las Vegas," I always find it peculiar that Leslie wasn't present at Zack and Kelly's wedding. You'd think that Leslie would've been one of the guests, but alas, it was not to be. What is your favorite of the two feature-length "SBTB" TV-movies? Drop me a line...I'd love to hear from you. Enjoy your evening, everyone!

07-09-2017, 02:29 AM	#2
JO Sweet Heart Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 11, 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 7,885	I actually never saw the Hawaii film in its entirety until it became available to buy. I saw the wedding film when it was first put out there and because it was about the main couple going to the next level, it is my favorite. God bless you always!!! Holly
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07-10-2017, 08:42 AM	#3
irehtman Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 15, 2013 Location: Montgomery County, Maryland Posts: 4,826	I prefer the Wedding In Las Vegas, as agreed.

08-14-2017, 08:14 AM	#4
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,225	I perfer Hawaiian Style better