The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat! The Original Beverly Hills 90210 Podcast

Well, we took an extra-long hiatus, so we're back with an extra-extra-long season premiere episode. No guest this week as we took our time to ease in to season five of Beverly Hills, 90210. This episode was recorded over two sessions, both of which were before the passing of Luke Perry, in case you're wondering why it's not discussed. If you missed it, you can listen to our memorial episode here. We cover a lot of territory in this episode; if you're interested in skipping ahead to our discussion of S05E01, "What I Did on My Summer Vacation and Other Stories," that part starts at about minute 70!

Articles discussed: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/07/greatest-tv-year-1994 https://www.vulture.com/2014/08/1994-95-week-opening-essay-ratings-graphic.html Our episode with Go Bayside! host April Richardson: https://www.90210blaze.com/episodes/071-april-richardson-rebel-with-a-cause

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In an effort to memorialize our lifelong teen idol Luke Perry after his untimely death last month, we've compiled some of our favorite memories of Luke, and of Dylan McKay, shared on past episodes of the podcast. Listen to clips from the original series and anecdotes from Beverly Hills 90210 fans, cast, and crew.

00:54 — Beverly Hills 90210 Executive Producer Charles Rosin 01:39 — Excerpt from Rolling Stone cover story by Jay Martel; full episode 03:10 — Santina Muha; "Stand (Up) and Deliver" 03:40 — Sasha Perl-Raver; "Spring Dance" 04:20 — Sharon Spaeth; "Things to Do on a Rainy Day" 05:12 — Benjamin; "U4EA" live show 05:44 — Natalie London; "Mexican Standoff" 09:41 — Kim Hoffman; "Wild Horses" 13:24 — Karen Tongson; "Greek to Me" 15:23 — Carol Potter, a.k.a. Cindy Walsh; "A Walsh Family Christmas" 17:08 — Beverly Hills 90210 Writer Karen Rosin; "Isn't it Romantic?" 20:35 — Dylan McKay clip retrospective

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The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat podcast is coming back soon for season five! Can't wait for the first new episode after the hiatus? This week, Patreon supporters at all levels will receive a seriously-supersized preview clip. Supporters at the $5-and-up levels will also receive a bonus "Chuck's Corner," where Beverly Hills, 90210 Executive Producer Charles Rosin shares some memories of the time leading up to what would be his final season of the series. Sign up now at patreon.com/90210blaze.

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Join us for an XXL podcast episode discussing the Beverly Hills, 90210 fourth season finale, "Mr. Walsh Goes to Washington," parts 1 and 2. We're joined by the executive producer of 90210, Charles Rosin, for an in-depth Chuck's Corner looking back at Shannen Doherty's last season as Brenda Walsh on the series.

Keep up-to-date with us by subscribing to "The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat" on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast app, and following us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can also follow Kat on Twitter! Discussed in this episode: we recommend the Truu Stowray podcast, and it's not too soon to get your tickets to see Babyface and Boyz II Men at the LA County Fair! Many thanks to Prom Queen who made our theme song, Greenwich Letterpress for sponsoring the show, and to all of you for listening!

This week on "The Blaze with Lizzie & Kat" Beverly Hills, 90210 podcast, we're joined by multimedia sports and entertainment journalist Jarod Hector. Jarod writes reviews, recaps, and interviews for Black Sports Online & BSO Entertainment, and describes himself as obsessed with men's fashion and (most importantly) 90210.

We're working to bring you the best podcast episodes as we approach the end of season four of Beverly Hills, 90210, which unfortunately means our recording schedule has been a little unpredictable. So this week we're bringing you a fun update on one of this season's most memorable guest actors, as well as some news about where you can see 90210 stars and friends of the Blaze on TV this summer!

This week on "The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat" podcast, we spoke with Jen Grisanti, an acclaimed script and career consultant, writing instructor, blogger, and the author of three books: Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story, TV Writing Tool Kit: How to Write a Script That Sells, and Change Your Story, Change Your Life. Jen began her career as an assistant to none other than the Mister, Aaron Spelling himself, who served as her mentor for 12 years. She quickly climbed the ranks and eventually ran Current Programs at Spelling Television Inc., covering all of Spelling's shows including Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, and Charmed.

Discussed in this episode: Actor David Youse's one-man short film, The Callback. Also, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24/7 at (800) 273-8255.

Stars of the #1 Ugly Christmas Sweater meme of 2008, Jessica Aceti and Brian Kirk join us on the podcast this week, all the way from Seattle. Brian and Jess are game designers, and Jess is also the co-founder of Cap-Sac, the original fannypack for your head! You can even get your very own Blaze Cap-Sac from our merch site.

Discussed in this episode: this clip from actor Jason Majik's demo reel featuring "SEGA CD Interactive for INXS: Design Your Own Video."

"The Blaze with Lizzie and Kat" podcast is joined this week by screenwriter, Beverly Hills, 9210 [sic] fan, and thrower of astrological shade, Gil Hizon. We first heard about Gil Hizon when our previous guest Denise Hewett announced that his script Finding James had recently been optioned; you can read the screenplay on Scriptd. Gil will be teaching a workshop at Script Anatomy in L.A. on June 17, "The Business of TV Writing for the Emerging TV Writer."

This week we're joined by one of Kat's oldest friends, who regrettably is brand new to Beverly Hills, 90210. But, with a Master's degree in psychology and a lifetime of experience as a person who is blind, she offers some excellent insight into this episode. Donna is threatened as David develops an attraction to his piano tutor Holly, while Steve threatens the KEG President by outing him to the rest of the fraternity.