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Sweet Valley High (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Sweet Valley High is an American comedy-drama
series based on Francine Pascal
's book series of the same name
. 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), the show moved to UPN
for its fourth season, where it was canceled due to low ratings
.
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.
has only released Season one of Sweet Valley High on DVD in Region 1. The remaining three seasons of the series have yet to be released.
Comedy-drama
Comedy-drama is a genre of theatre, film and television programs which combines humorous and serious content.-Theatre:Traditional western theatre, beginning with the ancient Greeks, was divided into comedy and tragedy...
series based on Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal
Francine Pascal is an author best known for creating the Sweet Valley series of young adult novels. Sweet Valley High was the backbone of the collection, and was made into a popular television series. There were also several spin-offs, including The Unicorn Club and Sweet Valley University...
's book series of the same name
Sweet Valley High
Sweet Valley High is a novel series created by Francine Pascal, who presided over a team of ghostwriters for the duration of the series' creation. The series began in 1983 and ceased publication twenty years later with over 152 books to its name...
. 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
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
stations), the show moved to UPN
UPN
United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's...
for its fourth season, where it was canceled due to low ratings
Nielsen Ratings
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.
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.Cast and characters
- Brittany DanielBrittany DanielBrittany Ann Daniel is an American television and film actress. She is the twin sister of actress and photographer Cynthia Daniel...
- Jessica WakefieldJessica WakefieldJessica Wakefield is one of the main characters in the Sweet Valley High book series. She was played by Brittany Daniel in the TV series of the same name.- Character :... - Cynthia DanielCynthia DanielCynthia Lynn Daniel is an American actress and photographer and twin sister of actress Brittany Daniel.-Biography:Born in Gainesville, Florida, Cynthia is five minutes younger than her twin sister Brittany. Her parents are Carol and Charlton B Daniel Jr. The two also have an older brother named...
- Elizabeth "Liz" WakefieldElizabeth WakefieldElizabeth Wakefield was one of the two main fictional characters in the book series Sweet Valley High and Sweet Valley Twins. She was portrayed by Cynthia Daniel in the TV series of the same name.- Character :... - Ryan BittleRyan BittleRyan James Bittle is an American actor. He began appearing on television in 1994.-Early life:Ryan Bittle is the son of Kathy Homewood, a nurse and ICU director, and Jim Bittle, a retired Glendale Fire Captain...
- Todd Wilkins (1994–1996) - Amy Danles - Enid Rollins Elizabeth's Best Friend
- Michael Perl - Winston Egbert Todd's Best Friend
- Harley Rodriguez - Manny Lopez Todd & Winston's Friend
- Bridget FlaneryBridget FlaneryBridget Christine Flanery is an American actress. She is most notable for playing the Sweet Valley character Lila Fowler in Sweet Valley High in 1994 until 1996 before being replaced by actress Shirlee Elliot. She is a Drake University graduate, completing her studies in 1992, where she studied...
- Lila Fowler (1994–1996) Jessica's Best Friend - Shirlee ElliotShirlee ElliotShirlee Elliot is an American model and actress who is most notable for portraying Lila Fowler in the television series Sweet Valley High from 1996 to 1998. After her stint on Sweet Valley, she continued to act until late 1998, her last appearance in the detective series Buddy Faro.-External links:...
- Lila Fowler #2 (1996–1998) - Jeremy Garrett - Todd Wilkins #2 (1996–1998)
- Manley Pope - Devon Whitelaw (1997–1998)
- Brock Burnett - Bruce Patman (1994–1995) Todd & Winston's rival
- Christopher Jackson - Bruce Patman #2 (1995–1996)
- John Jocelyn - Reginald "Shred" Patman (1996–1997) Bruce's Cousin & Winston's friend
- Andrea SavageAndrea SavageAndrea Kristen Savage is an American actress best known for her comedic roles in Step Brothers, Comedy Central's mockumentry series Dog Bites Man and in the HBO sketch comedy program Funny or Die Presents.-Personal life:...
- Renata Vargas (1997–1998) Jessica & Lila's Friend - Tyffany Hayes - Cheryl Thomas (1995–1998) Elizabeth's Friend
- AmarilisAmarilisAmarilis is a television actress. She made her debut as Patty Gilbert in the syndicated TV series Sweet Valley High and has guest starred on the TV series The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. Amarilis portrayed the Marvel Comics superheroine Monet "M" St. Croix in the television movie Generation...
- Patty Gilbert (1994–1995) Jessica's cheerleader friend
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
album was released featuring original songs that were in the series along with a longer version of the show's theme song.
Track listing
- "Sweet Valley High Theme" (Long version)
- "Lotion" (Jessica's Theme)
- "Rose Colored Glasses"
- "She's Got the Answers"
- "Not Myself Today"
- "Alive"
- "Rest of My Life"
- "My Jessica"
- "All to Myself"
- "Secrets"
- "My World"
- "On Our Own"
- "She Walks in Roses"
- "Sweet Valley High Theme" (TV version)
DVD release
To date, Buena Vista Home EntertainmentWalt Disney Home Entertainment
Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment is the home video distribution division of The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment also operates as Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Also, "Buena Vista" translated in Spanish is "Good View"...
has only released Season one of Sweet Valley High on DVD in Region 1. The remaining three seasons of the series have yet to be released.
| DVD Name | Ep # | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Complete First Season | 22 | March 8, 2005 |