An Interview With Peter Engel by a fellow fan

[SBTB Geek]

The creator of the superb SBTB fansite, www.savedbythebelltrivia.com , had the chance to interview the executive producer of our favorite show. Here is what he got!:

1. What is your single most favorite episode of Saved by the Bell?
The episode probably when Screech's family went out of town and left Zack in charge of the house (House Party). Kind of like our version of Risky Business.
2. Do you ever check out the SBTB Fan site’s out there on the internet. Does it surprise you that there are so many people who still love the show and go to those sites? What is your favorite site you’ve seen?
I really don't go to the sites unless someone brings it to my attention. I would be interested in the better sites if you don't mind. No, I'm not surprised Bell has become an icon.
3. Since it has been almost a decade since the show last aired and this world has changed drastically … If SBTB was being aired in this day and age, what subjects do you think it would tackle?
Probably cocaine
4. Were you upset at all when SBTB: The College Years got cancelled?
Yes and no. They never officially cancelled it. Instead they picked up the Vegas Wedding movie. We really had a killer time period and probably couldn't work on the NBC schedule.
5. Over the years, SBTB tackled tough teen subjects (and taught great morals from) such as drugs, drinking, and even what to do if a lady gives birth in an elevator … why did it SBTB never tackle the subject of sex?
We never tackled sex because of the younger members of the audience. I didn't want the parents of those viewers to lose faith in us. We did some sexually related shows on Hang Time and All About Us.
6. Are there any episodes of SBTB that never got aired?
No. All the episodes have been aired.
7. If there was one thing you wished you could of done (or should of done) with SBTB, but didn’t, what would that be?
Portray the teachers in a much better light.
8. Tell us about the off camera romances.
I can't but there was a time with Mark-Paul and Elizabeth (very brief since she was older than him). Mario and Tiffany (again very brief) and then Mark-Paul and Tiffany.
9. One of the greatest moments of my life was when I heard that SBTB was going to be released onto DVD. But the first two seasons released did not include any extras that one would hope for (i.e. deleted scenes, audio commentary, photo gallery, etc.) … Can you tell us if the future released Seasons 3 & 4 will include those things? Also, will it include the Summer Season and the Tori Season?
We didn't keep outtakes. The audio commentary was supposed to be done by me but I went east. The cast wouldn't do it I have been told but don't know for sure. Yes, the next DVD will include Summer Season and Tori Scott.
10. The question everyone wants to know … Will there ever be a reunion?
NBC is trying to get the cast and me together for the Ellen show (not my choice). I don't think it will happen. Most of the cast wouldn't even do the E True Hollywood Story. They had to use old interviews. So don't count on a reunion.

http://www.savedbythebelltrivia.com/...peterengel.htm

I really like the interview, but Peter Engel is not making the cast look good. Oh well... atleast he is honest, and that's better.

[LudeAEM]

cool interview.