Class of '96

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Class of '96 was a short-lived FOX drama series which aired in 1993.

1 Plot
2 Characters
- 2.1 Main cast
- 2.2 Guest cast

[edit] Plot

The series focused on 7 students at Havenhurst College in New England (the show was actually filmed at the University of Toronto). Although coming from different backgrounds, circumstance forces the seven to become friends. Had it not been cancelled, the series would have followed the friends through their four years at college.

The series dealt with the differences - both in personality and social status - of the group of friends, the challenges they faced in their first year of college, and social issues such as racism and sexism.

The pilot episode aired on January 19, 1993. Critical reaction was never strong, and ratings fell steadily after the premiere. The series was cancelled and finished airing its 17 episode order on May 25. The series finale, ironically, was titled "See You in September".

The series was created and written by John Romano, and directed by Peter Horton.

[edit] Characters

[edit] Main cast

Jason Gedrick as David Morrissey, a passionate writer from New Jersey.
Lisa Dean Ryan as Jessica Cohen, a wealthy Jewish student who falls for David.
Megan Ward as Patty Horvath, Jessica's roommate, the daughter of a famous actress.
Brandon Douglas as Whitney Reed, a rich kid who is being trained to follow in his fathers' footsteps, including living in his father's old college room.
Perry Moore as Antonio Hopkins, Whitney's roommate, an African-American star basketball player from the inner city.
Kari Wuhrer as Robin Farr, Jessica and Patty's roommate, an attractive girl from Florida.
Gale Hansen as Samuel "Stroke" Dexter, David's roommate, an entrepreneur.