Sweet Valley High (TV series)

Sweet Valley High

Sweet Valley High title screenshot
Genre Comedy-drama
Created by Francine Pascal
Starring Brittany Daniel
Cynthia Daniel
Ryan Bittle
Amy Danles
Bridget Flanery
Shirlee Elliot
Jeremy Vincent Garrett
Michael Perl
Harley Rodriguez
Theme music composer Ron Wasserman
Opening theme "Sweet Valley High" performed by Kathy Fisher
Composer(s) Shuki Levy
Kussa Mahchi
Yuval Ron
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 4
No. of episodes 88 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Francine Pascal
Haim Saban
Lance H. Robbins
Josh Goldstein
Location(s) Alexander Hamilton High School, Los Angeles, California
Cinematography Russ Brandt
David E. West
Camera setup Single-camera
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s) Teen Dream Productions, Inc.
Saban Entertainment
Distributor Saban International (1994–1997)
Disney-ABC Domestic Television (Current)
Saban Brands (library only)
Release
Original network Broadcast Syndication (1994–1996)
UPN (1997)
Original release September 5, 1994 (1994-09-05) – October 14, 1997 (1997-10-14)

Francine Pascal's Sweet Valley High is an American Live-action comedy-drama series very loosely based on Francine Pascal's book series of the same name.[1][2] 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),[3] the show moved to UPN for its fourth season, where it was canceled due to low ratings.

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

Soundtrack

Cover for the 1995 soundtrack for Sweet Valley High

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.

Track listing

  1. "Sweet Valley High Theme" (Long version)
  2. "Lotion" (Jessica's Theme)
  3. "Rose Colored Glasses"
  4. "She's Got the Answers"
  5. "Not Myself Today"
  6. "Alive"
  7. "Rest of My Life"
  8. "My Jessica"
  9. "All to Myself"
  10. "Secrets"
  11. "My World"
  12. "On Our Own"
  13. "She Walks in Roses"
  14. "Sweet Valley High Theme" (TV version)

Seasons

Home Video releases

In 1996, two Sweet Valley High VHS tapes were released by Warner Home Video: 'Kidnapped'[4] and 'Dangerous Love',[5] which featured exclusive music videos based off the songs featured in the TV series.

However, to date, Buena Vista Home Entertainment has only released the first season of Sweet Valley High on DVD in Region 1.

DVD Name Ep # Release Date
The Complete First Season 22 March 8, 2005

A DVD release of Season two was also planned, with an old promotional trailer being posted online recently, however this release was scrapped due to unknown reasons.[6]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Double The Action At 'Sweet Valley High'". Chicago Tribune. 1994-06-21. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  2. ↑ "It's Bubblegum Tv". Sun Sentinel. Retrieved 2010-10-17.
  3. ↑ Ultimatedisney.com, Sweet Valley High dvd review
  4. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Valley-High-Kidnapped-VHS/dp/6304124961
  5. ↑ http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Valley-High-Dangerous-Love/dp/6304124953
  6. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgFxKBrDmkU
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