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Release Date:
25 September 1999 (USA)
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Tagline:
It's 1980 and this is what high school was like for the rest of us. more
Plot:
A television show about two unique groups of teenagers dealing with life in high school during the 80's. full summary
Plot Keywords:
Drugs
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1980s
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Geek
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High School
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Sporting Goods Store
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Awards:
Won Primetime Emmy.
Another 2 wins
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13 nominations
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(36 articles)
Listen: This American Life Segment that Inspired Santa Wars, Movie to be Written by Mike White
(From Slash Film. 19 November 2009, 11:00 PM, PST)
Interview: Ben Foster Brings Humanity to ‘The Messenger’
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(From Slash Film. 19 November 2009, 11:00 PM, PST)
Interview: Ben Foster Brings Humanity to ‘The Messenger’
(From HollywoodChicago.com. 19 November 2009, 12:40 PM, PST)
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One of the few gems in network TV
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Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 19 of 55) | Linda Cardellini | ... | Lindsay Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | John Francis Daley | ... | Sam Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | James Franco | ... | Daniel Desario (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Samm Levine | ... | Neal Schweiber (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Seth Rogen | ... | Ken Miller (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Jason Segel | ... | Nick Andopolis (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Martin Starr | ... | Bill Haverchuck (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Becky Ann Baker | ... | Jean Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Joe Flaherty | ... | Harold Weir (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Busy Philipps | ... | Kim Kelly (18 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Michael Beardsley | ... | Humphries (14 episodes, 1999-2000) |
| Shawn Soong | ... | Stroker (14 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Sarah Hagan | ... | Millie Kentner (12 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Steve Bannos | ... | Frank Kowchevski / ... (12 episodes, 1999-2000) |
| Jerry Messing | ... | Gordon Crisp (11 episodes, 1999-2000) |
| Stephen Lea Sheppard | ... | Harris Trinsky (10 episodes, 1999-2000) |
| Dave Allen | ... | Jeff Rosso (10 episodes, 1999-2000) |
 | Natasha Melnick | ... | Cindy Sanders (10 episodes, 1999-2000) |
| Chauncey Leopardi | ... | Alan White (9 episodes, 1999-2000) |
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60 min (18 episodes)
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1.33 : 1 more
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Australia:M |
Australia:PG (some episodes) |
Singapore:NC-16 (DVD rating) |
Canada:G (Quebec) (DVD rating) |
USA:TV-14
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Trivia:
While the show took place in Michigan, it was shot in California. Outside scenes proved to be difficult to shoot because no palm trees were allowed to be seen in the shot. If you look closely you may see at least one.
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Goofs:
Continuity: In the opening credits when Nick Andopolis has his school picture taken, he is wearing a black blazer over a T-shirt. When the black and white yearbook pictures are shown at the end of the opening credits, the blazer has disappeared and he is wearing only a long-sleeved shirt.
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Quotes:
Daniel Desario:
That designated driver's pretty hot. I'd like to get her drunk.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Popular: Baby, Don't Do It! (#2.2)" (2000)
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Soundtrack:
Bad Reputation
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What are the songs played in Freaks and Geeks?more
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Of all the shows I have ever seen, none have stuck with me quite like Freaks and Geeks has. To put it simply, the show was brilliant. Too bad it had to be canceled. The writing and acting was superb, I don't think anyone can say that they didn't fall in love with the characters. I mean come on, Bill? The stories each were well made and I found myself already anticipating the next episode. Kudos to Paul Feig. The story is centered around the two children of a middle class family as they grow and evolve in high school. There is the older daughter, Lindsey, a book smart, goody-goody, looking for approval and acceptance from the stoners AKA the freaks. Then there is the younger son, Sam, who is the stereotypical nerd of the early 80's. He is constantly in conflict between the popularity aspect versus his friends, the geeks. Over the 18 episode first and only season, the characters undergo many changes that almost any person can relate to somewhat in their high school years. The entire series is all about the self discovery of these two kids and their friends as they venture through high school and in my mind was too good for TV. If only HBO had gotten to it... Oh well... I do highly recommend buying the DVD because this show was beyond words in the excellence it displayed, thank you for one of the best years of television Paul Feig!