With all the talk this past week about Donna and David and how it would be TRAGIC to split them up, I realized newer fans might not know why some of us feel this way.
If you haven’t had a chance to get caught up by the DVDs or SoapNet, check out the fan-made video below to see what all the fuss is about!
Nearly every article about the Melrose Place remake mentions how 90210 was recently remade as well. But the major fact these articles are overlooking is that the original Melrose Place was a spin-off to the original Beverly Hills, 90210.
Here’s what you need to know:
In April 1992, Beverly Hills, 90210 introduced a character by the name of Jake Hanson (Grant Show). He appeared in two episodes as Dylan’s old friend and Kelly’s new love interest.
This was done to set up Melrose Place as a spin-off of Beverly Hills, 90210, much like we’ll see the beginning of the Gossip Girl spin-off on GG itself later this season.
In the first and second episodes of Melrose Place, which aired in the summer of ’92, Kelly (Jennie Garth), Donna (Tori Spelling), David (Brian Austin Green) and Steve (Ian Ziering) appear. Kelly, David and Steve also appear in third episode, as well, which is where Jake breaks up with Kelly and all ties to Beverly Hills, 90210 are cut.
This new Melrose Place is a remake, just like 90210 is of its original. But this time, there isn’t any cross-over link between the two shows.
On my old site from long ago, we again combined 90210 and Melrose Place into a fan fic series.
For a good source on the Melrose remake, check out this site.
Part One, Part Two, Part Three
2. Gina Kincaid (Beverly Hills, 90210)
Though she actually started appearing before the departure of 90210’s other resident bitch, Valerie, it was clear to anyone with a brain that Gina was meant to serve as some replacement. And replace she did, going after some of the men Valerie herself once laid claim to: Dylan, Noah and David. Gina’s arrival–and involvement with Dylan–gave Kelly a new enemy and Donna another family member to fight with. Among Gina’s schemes: extortion, illegal businesses and workplace back-stabbing. Classic bitchery!
RELEVANT QUESTIONS–DON’T READ IF YOU DON’T WANT TO KNOW!!!
Question: I heard that someone on 90210 is gonna die in the season finale. Who is it? –Isabela
Ausiello: It’s (drumroll, please) no one! At least not that I know of. In other news, Sara Foster has been cast as Naomi’s sister, Jen. She’ll debut in April and make a beeline for Mr. Matthews.
Question: You haven’t given us 90210 scoop in a while. Care to share some? –Derek
Ausiello: Word around the Peach Pit is that producers are once again pursuing Brian Austin Green for an episode. Timing may be in their favor: Sarah Connor Chronicles wrapped production last Friday.
Better start lining up, single ladies.
Brian Austin Green (David, Beverly Hills 90210) and Megan Fox (Transformers) have called off their engagement.
Good news for us. Not so much for him.
Maybe now he’ll get back with babymama Vanessa Marcil (Gina)?
In case you were wondering, only one of the original 90210 guys–Jason Priestley–is currently married!
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