Still The Place

Reunited, and it feels so good! It's a Melrose Place Reunion at 90s Con!

 

 

Laura and Daphne reconnect with Josie Bissett and Grant Show for a fun-filled Q&A and trip down memory lane, including cringe-worthy Melrose memories, interesting kissing scenes, their very first paid acting gigs, the guest actors that impressed them, what they took from the Melrose set and memorable fan interactions . . . like when Grant got bitten at a nightclub!! 

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The hints of a scandal are brewing after everyone sees Alison sneaking out of Jake's apartment in the early morning . . . but it's not what it looks like!

 

 

Courtney, Laura, and Daphne delve into episode six, where Jake asks Alison to help him study for his GED but asks her to keep it a secret, which leads to gossip! Courtney talks about the sweet chemistry with Jake, their "yummy" kiss, hints that Matt might be gay, the on-screen mistake you probably missed, and they answer fan questions! 

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Our favorite fashion designer, Jane Mancini, is on the pod! 

 

Josie Bissett joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne for a fun trip down memory lane, including how booking the show affected her honeymoon, how Aaron Spelling reacted to her decision to leave the show, and the note Josie left for Laura at the end of Season 5!

 

Plus, Laura, Josie, and Daphne share stories from the episode of Fantasy Island they shot together in Puerto Rico and the unexpected little furry friend they made! 

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Episode five kicks off with a fun dance party, but things turn seriously pretty quickly with a pregnancy scare! 

 

Courtney, Daphne, and Laura are back with the first episode dealing with a serious topic! Jane finds out she is pregnant but decides to keep the news from Michael when he reveals he is not ready to be a Dad . . . and then she decides not to keep the baby without telling him either! The ladies break down the drama, which they feel is a turning point for the show, their thoughts on the storyline, how it's still relevant today, questions Darren Star needs to answer, the scene they found hilarious (they get the giggles), and why Courtney feels this is the episode where the cast really starts to gel! 

 

 

The trio also talks about the behind-the-scenes hilarity of shooting bar and club scenes, a surprise call with Doug Savant to answer some pressing questions, and why he has major beef with the ladies! 

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No money, more problems! 

 

 

Jake feels the squeeze and makes questionable career decisions, a co-worker is stealing Alison's ideas, and Matt and Rhonda's friendship goes through a rough patch! 

 

 

Courtney, Daphne, and Laura are back with their thoughts on the drama-free fourth episode and the simple days when all the stories would get wrapped up neatly at the end of the episode . . . that won't last! They also discuss how shooting on location was a different experience in the first season versus once the show became popular, the kissing rule on set, Courtney's initiative to make a comprehensive makeout master list or canoodling catalog, and the full display of 90s fashions, from Alison's first time wearing a vest to the chokers and bodysuits! So fly!

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Breaking up is hard to do, especially when you're sending mixed messages to your partner! 

 

 

Jake invites Kelly over for a romantic dinner . . .  to break up with her! Jane has a wild night out and loses her wedding ring, and Billy tries his hand at script-writing with mixed results. 

 

 

Laura, Courtney, and Daphne have a blast re-watching episode three, which includes Jake's cringe-worthy attempts at breaking up, the guest star who would go on to star in major TV shows like Lost and The Morning Show, Jane's in 'da club' scene, reminiscing about life pre-cell phones and emails (gasp), and they keep a kissing count!

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He was the cute boy next door . . . heck, he's still the cute guy next door! 

Andrew Shue joins Daphne, Laura, and Courtney to reminisce about his time as Billy Campbell on Melrose Place, including how a picture with his sister, Elisabeth Shue, changed the trajectory of his career, his unique experience auditioning at Aaron Spelling's house, playing Courtney's boyfriend on screen when they had broken up in real life, and, of course, unpacking Billy's hot on-screen dating life!

Plus, Andrew reveals he is not interested in acting again, but would he be up for an MP reunion? He also shares what he's working on now, including a nonpartisan initiative hoping to tackle the root causes of government ineffectiveness. For more info, visit thepeople.org. 

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He was the hunky bad boy with a heart of gold! 

 

 

Daphne, Laura, and Courtney welcome their very first guest to the podcast, the one and only Jake Hanson, aka Grant Show! 

 

 

Join in as Grant re-visits his time on Melrose Place, sharing the emotions he went through re-watching the pilot, a behind-the-scenes peek at his auditioning process, the first big thing he bought when he got the gig, feeling surprised at how often he was shirtless on-screen, and the time he almost got into a fight with a famous actor's son during a location shoot! This one is not to be missed!

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Friends, lovers, and fights!

 

Jake gets arrested after an altercation, Kelly Taylor comes to the rescue, Alison is jealous about Billy's new girl, and Jane and Michael are having a lover's spat.

 

Laura, Courtney, and Daphne are breaking down the drama of episode two and revealing the moments that stood out to them, like Courtney's very strong reaction to seeing Billy making out with Marcy . . . 30 years later! She even texted Andrew about it! The scene that felt abrupt to them, the storyline that would be huge today but was wrapped up in a few minutes, a funny behind-the-scenes story on TV blocking, and of course, the required shirtless hunky pool scene featuring a guest appearance by Ian Ziering! 

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Grab your swimsuit and a chilled drink, and get ready to re-watch the hottest show of the summer with your favorite neighbors! 

 

 

Join Sydney, Alison, and Jo, aka Laura Leighton, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and Daphne Zuniga, as they take you back to the summer of 1992 and the birth of a show that would captivate audiences! Courtney was there from the very beginning, and she has stories! Like how her chemistry with Andrew Shue was so strong that they were dating by the second episode, Aaron Spelling's pool rule, things that would never happen on a set now but did back then, and, of course, a shirtless count! 

 

 

Plus, the ladies share their feelings after re-watching the pilot, including what they think didn't age so well, and Courtney reveals the insecurities she was dealing with at the age of 24 that she finds so heartbreaking today.

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