Beverly Hills 90210/Expert Profile

Expertise

Can Dylan solve quadratic equations? What makes up a "mega-burger"? If an answer exists, I probably know it. Whether your question is general, begging the context of all 10 seasons, or completely inane, feel free to drop me a line either way. I will provide episode reference numbers for each response and plan to have some fun with this. Trivia quizzes often need correction, and publications will get their plotlines/characters/relationships mixed up too. I accept dialogue/scene requests, but please limit your inquiry to 1-2 per question. I only know music from the original broadcasts/reruns, not the DVDs. Been a fan since 1990 and didn't miss a beat.

Experience in the area

Well, I began watching "Beverly Hills, 90210" at the tender age of 9 and a half, during its original run. By 11, I was a huge fan; 13, obsessed; 14, growing bitter. I don't like S6 - S10 as much as Seasons 1 - 5. But, technically, I still watch all of them in some way. Do this for 20 years and you'll remember the darndest things.

Education/Credentials

I'd like to say I've earned a "degree" on the life and times of the original eight, with specific concentration on Seasons 1 thru 5, any Jack McKay drama, Dylan/Kelly together or apart, and the guest stars of 1992-1994. Season 4, I think, was the best and strikingly different from any other. My only weakness might be later-season 'stand-in' characters like Matt and Noah, and the ever-changing ownerships of The AfterDark.

What do you like about this subject?

Its focus on the power of friendship.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

I'd like to forget season eight.

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

Stephanie Beacham played Luke Perry's mother on 90210, but she also played the mom of Jason Priestley just a few years before, on the short-lived sitcom, "Sister Kate" (1989). Moreover, she played a nun ... and who can forget that?

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

Save their personal lives (which I don't follow much), a controversy may be the way in which episodes are numbered. I found a wonderful (now N/A) episode guide years ago where each two-parter is counted as 2, all specials are included, and the fact that the 100/200th episodes weren't what they claim is duly recognized. All in all, there's been 296. If that number is off, so is everything else.