MELR0210 #91 90210's "Something in the Air" & Melrose Place's "Just Say No" (Patreon)

We're talking high school student protests and multiple forms of kidnapping on this month's flashback to sexy, primetime TV in the 90s, MELR0210!

First up on Beverly Hills, 90210, we're protesting to let Donna Martin graduate in "Something in the Air." Originally broadcast on May 12, 1993, this episode showcases the famous West Beverly student protest wherein the gang recruits a bunch of other kids to force the school board to still let Donna walk across the stage, even after she got fall-down drunk at the prom! We've also got some great Mel Silver pathos going on, along with Jim Walsh reminiscing about his time trying to get laid--er--protesting the Vietnam War!

Then, across town on Melrose Place, we're up to our ears in various forms of kidnapping in "Just Say No." Premiering back on December 5, 1994, this is the episode where things finally come to a head with Jane, Michael, Sidney, Jake, and, of course, Australian Chris! It also features Jo trying (and failing) to get her baby back from Kimberly; Billy, Susan, and Matt getting Alison to agree to go to rehab (sort of); and Amanda, Peter, and his coalition of doctors make their play at D&D by installing Amanda as the new Vice President, which just sends Bruce swinging!

MELR0210 is a WHM podcast where the guys blissfully stroll through the Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place timelines. The episodes covered will run in broadcast order unless otherwise specified.

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