What:
My Hero
Who:
Ardal O'Hanlon - George Sunday
Emily Joyce - Janet Dawkins
Geraldine McNulty - Mrs. Raven
Hugh Dennis - Dr. Piers Crispin
Lill Roughley - Ella Dawkins
Lou Hirsch - Arnie
Tim Wylton - Stanley Dawkins
Philip Whitchurch - Tyler
James Dreyfus - George Monday
When:
February 4, 2000 – September 10, 2006
Where:
BBC One
My Hero was a British Comedy series that premiered February 4, 2000 on BBC One. The show is mainly about the life of Thermoman (Ardal O'Hanlon later James Dreyfus), a not-so-bright superhero from planet Ultron who's working as planet Earth's protector. After saving Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), he falls in love with her and decided to stay in her hometown Northolt. He then creates his alter ego George Sunday and opens a herb shop hoping to establish a romatic relationship with Janet.
The show enjoyed high ratings lasting for 6 years (6 series) before it ended on September 10, 2006.
My Hero Links:
My Hero
Boy Meets World
What:
Boy Meets World
Who:
Ben Savage - Cornelius A. "Cory" Matthews
Will Friedle - Eric Randall Matthews
Rider Strong - Shawn Hunter
Danielle Fishel - Topanga Lawrence-Matthews
William Daniels - George Hamilton Feeny
William Russ - Alan Matthews
Betsy Randle - Amy Matthews
Lily Nicksay/Lindsay Ridgeway - Morgan Matthews
Lee Norris - Stuart Minkus
Anthony Tyler Quinn - Jonathan Turner
Alex Désert - Eli Williams
Trina McGee - Angela Shinaynay Moore
Matthew Lawrence - Jack Hunter
Maitland Ward - Rachel Kimberly McGuire
When:
September 24, 1993 – May 5, 2000 (Original Run)
Where:
ABC (1993 - 2000)
Disney Channel (2000 - Present)
Boy Meets World was an American situation comedy that revolves around the life of Cory Mathews, who grows up from a Junior High School boy to a married man. Each episode in Boy Meets World sets Cory up with a problem, usually it is his childhood sweetheart, Topanga, his best friend, Shawn, his parents or his teachers who helps him overcome this problem. In the later part of the series, their college years, the show started dealing with more mature issues like sex, jealousy, rebellion, etc. The show was aired for seven seasons on ABC from 1993 to 2000 and is currently in Disney Channel's lineup.
Boy Meets World Resources:
- Boy Meets Wiki A Boy Meets World wiki.
- BMW Online A comprehensive resource site for this hit tv show.
My So Called Life
What:
My So Called Life
Who:
Bess Armstrong - Patty Chase
Wilson Cruz - Rickie Vasquez
Claire Danes - Angela Chase
A.J. Langer - Rayane Graff
Tom Irwin - Graham Chase
Devon Gummersall - Brian Krakow
Devon Odessa - Sharon Cherski
Lisa Wilhoit - Danielle Chase
Jared Leto - Jordan Catalano
When:
August 25, 1994 - January 26, 1995
Where:
ABC
My So-Called Life premiered on August 25, 1994 on ABC. The show tackled many issues that were seldom mentioned in series in the mid-nineties, like drug abuse, homosexuality, alcoholism, drug abuse, etc. The story basically revolves around the life Angela Chase, played by Claire Danes, and the trials and difficulties she's faced with as a teenager. Angela is a 15-year old high school sophomore who recently just abandoned her longtime friend Sharon for party girl Rayanne and gay Rickie. The show is most known for its realistic and non-sensationalistic approach on issues very much unlike most series at that time, which showcased conflict resolutions before every episode ends.
My So Called Life Resources:
- MSCL.com Character and episode guides, fan fiction, photographs, audio and video clips, set floor plans, and message board.
