Blossom (TV series)
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Blossom was a half-hour comedy television series broadcast from 1991 to 1995 on NBC, Mondays at 8:30pm. The series starred Mayim Bialik as Blossom Russo, a teenage girl living with her father and two brothers. It was created by Don Reo. The series also found some popularity in the United Kingdom in the early 1990s, where it was shown on Channel 4.
When Blossom premiered on NBC January 3, 1991, Blossom was 13 years old, and was arguably the most mature member of her TV family. The series begins with Blossom's mother having left the family to pursue her own life and career and the family trying to adjust. Blossom's dad Nick (Ted Wass) is a divorced musician who was frequently between gigs, is a session musician and tours. Her oldest brother Anthony (Michael Stoyanov) is just recovering from being a alcoholic. Joey (Joey Lawrence), the other brother, is a fairly stereotypical "dumb jock," known for his popular catch phrase "whoa" (drawn out in a falsetto). Blossom's best friend Six LeMeure (Jenna von Oÿ) is also a great part of her life. Blossom frequently got advice from famous celebrities in fantasy scenes.
Five seasons of Blossom were produced, with a total of 114 episodes. The theme song was "My Opinionation" by Mike Post and Steve Geyer and performed by recording artist Dr. John.
The phrase "a very special Blossom" entered into slang lexicon in reference to a number of episodes given such billing by the network, usually in reference to a show addressing a specific social issue. The term was sometimes used pejoratively to refer to any television show or situation in which heavy-handed moralizing was being done.
Trivia
- The show's pilot, also titled Blossom, featured different actors playing Blossom's mother and father than those cast for the series once it was picked up.
- In the first season, Phylicia Rashad played Blossom's mother in one episode.
- In the pilot, Joey Lawrence's character is named Donny; for the series run, the character was renamed Joey.
- Jenna Von Oy, who played Blossom's fast-talking friend Six LeMuere, went on to play Stevie Van Lowe on the 1999 UPN sitcom The Parkers.
- Bill Bixby directed several episodes of the show before his death in 1993.
- Executive producer Keith Burleigh was released from the program after he vomitted on the set of the pilot.
- The show will be seen on the N-a nightime network for teens-later this year.
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