Teen Drama’s Best Episode Titles

8 06 2009

Almost all television series have creative titles for each of their episodes.  For the next few days, I’ll share with you some of my favorites from each of our beloved teen dramas.

BEVERLY HILLS, 90210

Shooting Star/American in Paris, Episode 3.5: Really like the first part, particularly because it applies to Kelly and Dylan, my all-time all-series favorite couple.

The Time Has Come Today, 4.25: A retro line very fitting of this 1960s flashback episode

Mr. Walsh Goes to Washington, 4.31-32: A clever and fitting play on a classic movie title.

The Dreams of Dylan McKay, 5.10: Probably the most accurate episode title ever.

Hate is Just a Four-Letter Word, 5.11: I like it because it’s not true, and that’s exactly the point of the episode.

Unreal World, 5.24.: Another clever and fitting play on another classic piece of pop culture.

The Real McCoy, 5.29: Same as above.

P.S., I Love You, 5.31-32: Isn’t this what we all long to hear?

One Wedding and a Funeral, 6.10: Yet another clever and fitting play on a classic movie title.  Also probably the saddest 90210 episode ever, even if the title gives the whole plot away.

The Way We Weren’t, 8.4: Anddddd another clever and fitting play on a movie title.  Are you sensing a theme here?

The Morning After, 9.1: Is there a better title for the episode after Kelly and Brandon’s failed wedding?  I think not.

Doc Martin, 10.17: A fitting tribute.

Ever Hear the One About the Exploding Father?, 10.20: Perfect given the episode’s plot and since it’s a nod to longtime fans.

The Penultimate, 10.27: What else do you call the second to last episode of a series?

Tomorrow, on to Dawson’s Creek!





YouTube Video of the Week

7 06 2009

While browsing YouTube last night, I came across a SOAPNet teen drama promo that I hadn’t seen before.  And if I hadn’t seen it, changes are you haven’t either.





News Roundup: Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and 90210

6 06 2009
  • Michelle Trachtenberg (Georgina, Gossip Girl) is up for best guest star in the Tater Top Awards.
  • Want to know how realistic or accurate Gossip Girl is?  Watch a preview for Bravo’s new reality series, NYC Prep, and decide for yourself.
  • The May issue of Alternative Press has a short article on Alexandra Patsavas, the music supervisor for Gossip Girl and The O.C.
  • Star News has a story on Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) and Southern Gothic Productions.
  • TV Guide Magazine has a video interview with Michael Steger (Navid, 90210) and Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210).
  • Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills 90210) hosted a ladybug-themed party for her daughter’s first birthday.




Twist and Pout Marathon

6 06 2009

Today and tomorrow, SOAPNet is airing what they call a “Twist and Pout Marathon” of The O.C., Beverly Hills 90210 and One Tree Hill.

All the episodes being featured have something to do with dancing.

The “special programming” airs from 8am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday (different episodes each day), the timeslot when our teen dramas are normally shown anyway.

Enjoy!





News Roundup: 90210, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and More

4 06 2009
  • Korbi is reporting that Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210)  won’t be joining One Tree Hill after all.
  • Jason Priestley (Brandon, Beverly Hills 90210) will direct a new webseries for TheWB.com.
  • Details, including extras, about the Gossip Girl Season Two DVD have been announced.
  • You can vote for Gossip Girl as best drama in Kristin’s Tater Top Awards.
  • Perez Hilton posted a photo of Ed Westwick (Chuck, Gossip Girl) at the Glamour Awards.
  • MTV has behind-the-scenes clips of Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) shooting a music video with Cobra Starship.
  • PEOPLE.com has a poll asking if you prefer Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl) bearded or clean-shaven.
  • Badgley and Cam Gigandet (Volchuk, The O.C.) will star in a modern retelling of The Scarlett Letter.




News Roundup: 90210, Gossip Girl, One Tree Hill and More

3 06 2009
  • TVGuide.com is reporting that there will be a new male character introduced next season as a “replacement” for Ethan (Dustin Milligan).
  • It was officially announced that Matt Lanter (Liam, 90210) will be back next season as a regular.
  • Peter Facinelli, husband of Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills 90210) said they were alarmed that news reports blew her comments on her heart issues out of proportion.  He also said Jennie currently has a broken foot.
  • Penn Badgley (Dan, Gossip Girl) says he may have a music career in the “future.”
  • The extras for the One Tree Hill Season Six DVD have officially been announced.
  • Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) is inviting fans to send in questions to her Southern Gothics Production site.
  • James Lafferty (Nathan, One Tree Hill) participated in a Battle of the Sexes basketball game last night.  You can see a little footage here and read a short story on it here.
  • Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek) and girlfriend Diane Kruger are planning to move in together.
  • The New York Observer has a feature story on Michael Pitt (Henry, Dawson’s Creek).
  • Tom Kapinos, one of Dawson’s Creek former showrunners, slammed the show and the cast during a recent television panel.
  • Rachel Bilson (Summer, The O.C.) says she’s a “preacher” of safe suntanning.




News Roundup: Gossip Girl, 90210 and One Tree Hill

2 06 2009
  • PEOPLE.com has a story on Kelly Rutherford’s (Lily, Gossip Girl) pregnancy.
  • According to Access Hollywood, the new 90210 will bring back the Beverly Hills Beach Club, the setting for Beverly Hills 90210’s summer episodes.  (Note: The article inaccurately states that Dylan (Luke Perry) worked at the beach club.  He did not.)
  • In the June 8 issue of PEOPLE, Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210 ) was criticized for a recent outfit.
  • In the same issue, Lindsay Price (Janet, Beverly Hills 90210) said her favorite ice cream flavor is chocolate chip cookie dough.
  • Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) says he’d “love” to come back to the show.
  • If you go see The Narrows, starring Sophia Bush (Brooke, One Tree Hill) on its opening night–June 19–you may also see a live simulcasted Q & A with Bush and the other stars.




Breaking News: Brian Austin Green May Join OTH!

1 06 2009

Teen drama worlds are colliding again!

Beverly Hills 90210’s Brian Austin Green, who played David, may join One Tree Hill for its seventh season.

The Hollywood Reporter says he is in talks to play Clayton, the previously announced new character that will be Nathan’s agent.  EW’s Ausiello says “it’s virtually a done deal.”

I’ve been hoping BAG would pop up on the new 90210 to repair his relationship with Tori Spelling’s Donna.  I never imagined in my wildest dreams that he’d end up on a different teen drama!

Thoughts?!





News Roundup: One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl and 90210

1 06 2009
  • Hilarie Burton (Peyton, One Tree Hill) has developed her Southern Gothic Productions blog into a full site.
  • TVGuide.com says Blake Lively (Serena, Gossip Girl) was a red carpet “hit” this week.
  • Video has surfaced of Ed Westick (Chuck) appearing as his Gossip Girl character at The CW upfront.
  • Leighton Meester (Blair, Gossip Girl) presented an award with Lil Wayne at the MTV Movie Awards.
  • In its June 8 issue, PEOPLE reports that Conan O’Brien “unwinds by watching Gossip Girl” with his wife.
  • Received an e-mail reply from Candy Spelling, mother of Tori (Donna, Beverly Hills 9021o) and wife of Aaron Spelling (the creator of BH90210) after I sent her comments on her book, Stories from Candyland. Very sweet.  And she writes in hot pink!




News Roundup: Gossip Girl, 90210, One Tree Hill and More

29 05 2009
  • Kristin has a video interview with the Gossip Girl cast.
  • Chace Crawford (Nate, Gossip Girl) talked to EW.com about his role in the Footloose remake.  Gossip Girl co-star Connor Paolo (Eric) praised Crawford in a PEOPLE.com article.
  • Candy Spelling, mother of Tori (Donna, Beverly Hills 9021o) is reportedly blaming the death of husband Aaron Spelling (the creator of BH90210) on Tori’s decision to alienate the family from her life.  Candy has since clarified her original statements a bit via The Huffington Post.
  • A One Tree Hill fan has started a Save Lucas + Peyton account on Twitter.
  • Kate Voegele’s (Mia, One Tree Hill) new album made the Billboard Top 10 list.
  • Adam Brody (Seth, The O.C.) joined the cast of the Kevin Smith film A Couple of Dicks.
  • USA Today has a short story on Autumn Reeser (Taylor, The O.C.).
  • Mark Matkevich (Drue, Dawson’s Creek) stars in the new webseries Pushed.