Hull High(also known asHull Street High) is an Americanmusicalteen comedytelevision series which aired onNBCfrom August 20 to December 30, 1990.[1]The series was created and executive produced by Gil Grant.
| Hull High | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Hull Street High |
| Genre | Musicalteen comedy |
| Created by | Gil Grant |
| Written by | David Babcock Gil Grant Steven Hollander Bruce Kirschbaum Dennis E. Leoni Shawn Schepps |
| Directed by | Bruce Bilson Kenny Ortega Steven Robman Bryan Spicer |
| Theme music composer | Stanley Clarke Lawrence Edwards Peggy Holmes Kenny Ortega |
| Opening theme | "Once In a Lifetime" |
| Composer | Stanley Clarke |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No.of seasons | 1 |
| No.of episodes | 9 (3 unaired) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Peter Dunne Gil Grant |
| Producer | Bruce Kirschbaum |
| Editor | Mark L. Mitchell |
| Running time | 45-48 min. |
| Production companies | Gil Grant Productions Touchstone Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC |
| Release | August 20– December 30, 1990 |
Synopsis
editHull Hightold the story ofCordell Hull High School,a hip, racially diverse high school in an urban area. The series involved elements ofsoap opera(the ongoing and evolving relationships among teachers and students), humor, and musical dance numbers. Episodes featured The Hull High Devils, something of a rapGreek chorus,whose songs related to the episode's plot. The main adult character was history teacher John Deerborn (Will Lyman).
Similar toABC'sCop Rock(which premiered a month afterHull High), the series' format proved unsuccessful andHull Highwas canceled after six episodes due to low ratings (a total of nine episodes were produced, leaving three unaired).[2]
Production notes
editThe series was filmed atEl Camino Real High SchoolinWoodland Hills, Los Angeles, California.The musical numbers were choreographed byPeggy HolmesandKenny Ortega(who also directed episodes). Songs forHull Highwere written byJon Lind,Tom Snow,and Brock Walsh.Don Wasserved as the series' music producer.[3]
Cast
edit- Will Lymanas John Deerborn
- Nancy Valenas Donna Breedlove
- Bryan Anthony as Hull High Devil Rapper
- Mark Ballou as Mark Fuller
- Marty Belafskyas Louis Plumb
- Marshall Bellas Mr. Fancher
- Jennifer Blancas Straight Girl
- Kristin Dattiloas D.J.
- Mark David as Mark
- Phillip DeMarks as Hull High Devil Rapper
- Holly Fields as Michelle
- Gary Grubbsas Mr. Brawley
- George Martin as Emery Dobosh
- Rowdy Metzger as Randy
- Trey Parker as Devil Rapper #1
- Carl Anthony Payne IIas Hull High Devil Rapper
- Cheryl Pollakas Camilla
- Harold Pruettas Cody Rome
- Daniel Fusaro as John McCoy
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Episode 1" | August 20, 1990 |
| 2 | "Episode 2" | September 30, 1990 |
| 3 | "Episode 3" | October 7, 1990 |
| 4 | "Episode 4" | October 14, 1990 |
| 5 | "Episode 5" | December 23, 1990 |
| 6 | "Episode 6" | December 30, 1990 |
| 7 | "Episode 7" | TBA |
| 8 | "Episode 8" | TBA |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Outstanding Achievement in Main Title Theme Music | Stanley Clarke, Maureen Crowe, Lawrence Edwards, Peggy Holmes, Kenny Ortega, Charles Spellman, and David Weiss |
| 1991 | The Golden Reel Awards | Nominated | Best Best Sound Editing - Television Episodic - Dialogue & ADR | Patrick M. Griffith |
| 1991 | Young Artist Award | Nominated | Best Young Actor Starring in a New Television Series | Marty Belafsky |
References
edit- ^Cotter, Bill (1997).The Wonderful World of Disney Television.Hyperion Books. pp. 381–382.ISBN0-7868-6359-5.
- ^Snauffer, Douglas (2006).Crime Television.Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 169.ISBN0-275-98807-4.
- ^"Hull High".tv.yahoo.com.Retrieved2009-04-25.