"My So-Called Life" (1994)TV series 1994-1995

Director:

Scott Winant

Writer:

Winnie Holzman (writer) (episode)

Seasons:

1

Release Date:

25 August 1994 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

"My So-Called Life" is a realistic mid-nineties teen drama series that takes a look at a 15 year-old girl and her trials and tribulations with being a teenager and dealing with friends, guys, parents and school.

Plot Keywords:

Gay Character | Coming Of Age | Gay Friend | Friendship | Love

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Bess Armstrong	...	Patty Chase (19 episodes, 1994-1995)
Wilson Cruz	...	Rickie Vasquez (19 episodes, 1994-1995)
Claire Danes	...	Angela Chase (19 episodes, 1994-1995)
A.J. Langer	...	Rayanne Graff (19 episodes, 1994-1995)
Tom Irwin	...	Graham Chase (19 episodes, 1994-1995)
Devon Gummersall	...	Brian Krakow (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Devon Odessa	...	Sharon Cherski (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Lisa Wilhoit	...	Danielle Chase (18 episodes, 1994-1995)
Jared Leto	...	Jordan Catalano (17 episodes, 1994-1995)

Also Known As:

Someone Like Me (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

60 min (19 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG

Filming Locations:

Burlington Arcade, Pasadena, California, USA

Company:

ABC Productions

Trivia:

The scene where Jordan Catalano and Angela Chase hold hands (from the episode 'Self-Esteem') was rated one of the ten most romantic moments in TV Guide's "TV's Most Romantic Moments" (3 February 1997 issue).

Goofs:

Continuity: Many sudden changes of clothes.

Quotes:

Graham: Prison's not that bad and, and I'll wait for you.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Shopgirl (2005)

Soundtrack:

The Book Song

The show that started realistic portrayals of teens...

I just happened to read the comments made by the previous reviewer and I have to laugh. First I will address the "need for a show about a teen nerd." Have you watched TV at all in the last 50 years? Let's see: Doogie Houser, M.D., Blossom, The Facts of Life, etc... T.V. has repeatedly offered up fare consisting of pure, wholesome, virtuous teenagers.

The fact is that teenagers rebel against their parents, care too much about that they wear, obsess over sex, etc. The teens are a time of experimentation and soul-searching. And My So-Called Life was the first T.V. show that honestly addressed the issues that modern teenagers were facing on a day to day basis. We can thank it for the other television shows that dared to follow its example and offer characters that teenagers can actually relate to.

Unfortunately, it doesn't contain the morality lessons that Leave it to Beaver always imparted, but the morality of the Cleavers was a thing of the past in the divorce-ridden, gay-friendly, sexually aware 90s. And before anyone attempts to throw it in my face that things would be so much better if we could hearken back to days gone by, let me remind you that the "decline of the family" occurred as a result of the staunch and oppressive 50s. People didn't confront issues back then and it made the situation worse. But now we have an opportunity to examine these issues with great programs like My So-Called Life.

It is a travesty of justice that it was ever cancelled.