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Popular (1999–2001) 7.3
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. |
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| Leslie Bibb | ... |
Brooke McQueen
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| Carly Pope | ... |
Sam McPherson
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| Tamara Mello | ... |
Lily Esposito
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| Christopher Gorham | ... |
Harrison John
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| Sara Rue | ... |
Carmen Ferrara
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| Bryce Johnson | ... |
Josh Ford
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| Tammy Lynn Michaels | ... |
Nicole Julian
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| Ron Lester | ... |
Michael 'Sugar Daddy' Bernardino
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| Leslie Grossman | ... |
Mary Cherry
(43 episodes, 1999-2001)
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| Lisa Darr | ... |
Jane McPherson
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| Scott Bryce | ... |
Mike McQueen
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| Diane Delano | ... |
Bobbi Glass
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| Adria Dawn | ... |
April Tuna
(18 episodes, 1999-2001)
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In the series pilot, two very different social opposite high school girls on different sides of the popularity circle, the blond, wealthy, attractive and popular Brooke McQueen. The "leader" of the popular crowd, Josh Ford her jock boyfriend, Nicole Julian her best-friend, and Sugar Daddy Josh's friend. Brooke and Nicole plan a party to kick off the school year inviting only those they choose to bring into their inner circle. The "Wannabe's" brunette, middle-class, wannabe and unpopular Samantha "Sam" McPherson who despises Brooke, her best-friend Harrison John, Carmen Ferrara, and activist friend Lily Esposito. Carmen wants to tryout for the cheer-leading squad as Josh contemplates joining the school musical. Sam and Brooke are paired as lab partner's to the delight of Carmen, who sees it as a chance for Sam to help her get on the cheer-leading squad. Sam takes a romantic interest in her facility advisor who wants her to interview the popular kids at Brooke's party much to Sam's ... Written by Ron Storey
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
29 September 1999 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Cure u trendu See more »Company Credits
Production Co:
Murphy/Matthews Productions, Shephard / Robin Productions, Touchstone Television See more »
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Nicole Julian: Funny you should mention demands, back-seat tease. I did some doodling in study hall. Now, obviously I'm a girl in need. However, seeing as we have history, I've decided to lower the list of demands from 300 to 1. Give me your knee.
Mary Cherry: Never. I draw the line at amputation. But, um, I tell you what. I'll give you my uterus and we'll call it a day, okay?
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The season 2 DVD cover of Popular is shown at one point See more »
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According to Leslie Bibb in an audio commentary, because the character of Mary Cherry was consistently so energetic and over-the-top, actress Leslie Grossman had a deal where she would take every fourth working week off to rest. See more »Quotes
Mary Cherry: What's it gonna take to get me on that squad? Everybody's got a price, even you, whore of Babylon.Nicole Julian: Funny you should mention demands, back-seat tease. I did some doodling in study hall. Now, obviously I'm a girl in need. However, seeing as we have history, I've decided to lower the list of demands from 300 to 1. Give me your knee.
Mary Cherry: Never. I draw the line at amputation. But, um, I tell you what. I'll give you my uterus and we'll call it a day, okay?
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Referenced in Forget About It: Kickass (2011)The season 2 DVD cover of Popular is shown at one point See more »
This is one of the few TV shows I can think of that was always consistent during its time on-air. There was a great ensemble cast who never failed to entertain week after week and could perform both comedy and drama to a high standard. The writers managed to bring out every emotion. A great example is the episode 'Ch-Ch-Changes' (#118) about a male teacher going about a sex change. The first half of the show was extremely funny, but then it seamlessly changed in tone to be about discrimination and had an ending that couldn't help but leave a tear in your eye. Despite some great dramatic storylines the show never took itself too seriously, and characters like Nicole and Mary Cherry were always around to provide some light relief. The show has been sorely missed since its cancellation.