"Popular" (1999) TV series 1999-2001

Creators:

Gina Matthews
Ryan Murphy

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

29 syyskuu 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

Two girls who despise each other, due to being on opposite sides of the "popularity fence", are forced together upon learning that their parents are getting married.

Plot Keywords:

High School | Rivalry | High School Athlete | Transvestite | Gay Rights

Awards:

5 wins & 9 nominations

Cast

Leslie Bibb	...	Brooke McQueen (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Carly Pope	...	Samantha 'Sam' McPherson (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Tamara Mello	...	Lily Esposito (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Christopher Gorham	...	Harrison John (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Sara Rue	...	Carmen Ferrara (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Bryce Johnson	...	Josh Ford (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Tammy Lynn Michaels	...	Nicole Julian (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Ron Lester	...	Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Leslie Grossman	...	Mary Cherry (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Lisa Darr	...	Jane McPherson (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Scott Bryce	...	Mike McQueen (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Diane Delano	...	Miss Roberta 'Bobbi' Glass / ... (43 episodes, 1999-2001)
Adria Dawn	...	April Tuna (19 episodes, 1999-2001)

Runtime:

60 min (43 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Murphy/Matthews Productions

Trivia:

Kip Pardue played Josh Ford in the pilot.

Quotes:

Lily Esposito: Herbal things. They guarantee breat size enlargement in days!
Samantha 'Sam' McPherson: They're snake oil!
Lily Esposito: I don't care what they're made of I need breasts!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Grosse Pointe: Mommy Dearest (#1.6)" (2000)

Soundtrack:

Supermodels

Bring it back!

I didn't see POPULAR until January of 2000, but once I did I became addicted to it. I began to buy the books and tape every episode. I found the writing and acting to be better than any other show on television at the time. Sure, the ratings weren't great, yet none of the WB Network shows get too good of ratings. It would be nice if the WB Network would give this show another chance because I've found a real fan base for the show.