And yet no one was older or held an age secret bigger than Gabrielle Carteris did, who was 29 playing Andrea Zuckerman at age 16. Apparently Executive Producer Aaron Spelling was fooled too, telling the AP in 1993, "We did start them as sophomores, and we played one sophomore year, one junior year, and one senior. Later on, Kelly decided she loved Dylan most of all, and Matt decided their connection was real, so he ended the engagement and left town. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Luke Perry portrays Dylan Michael McKay (main, seasons 16; special guest star, seasons 910), a loner in high school until he found "the gang." It had been a year and a half, two years. When Scott accidentally shot himself it was a huge blow for David and a source of immense guilt at the state the friendship ended in. Brenda Walsh(daughter)Brandon Walsh(son)Paula Beevis(sister)Sheila Beevis (sister)Arlene Beevis(mother)Bill Beevis(father)Lindsey(niece)Georgette Walsh(mother-in-law)Carrie(cousin) The matter is resolved when Dylan buys the Peach Pit, becoming Nat's business partner. Through his father's assistance, he eventually purchased and ran his own newspaper, first with Brandon, then with a woman named Janet Sosna. Initially, they are both unpopular among the gang, but starting in Season 2, as David becomes part of the gang, the immature Scott becomes gradually more of a stranger to him as David spends less time with Scott, who becomes a recurring character rather than a regular. Emma Caulfield portrayed Susan Keats (recurring, season 6), editor of the college paper (The CU Condor), self-proclaimed feminist, and love interest of Brandon in Season 6; was impregnated by ex-boyfriend Jonathan Caston, had an abortion, and later won an award for her article on the right to choose. Show creator Darren Star knew something was missing after the pilot wrapped, telling Time Magazine that it needed "a secret ingredient: an avatar of cool." Fox was touting itself as the fourth network. Although it was never declared explicitly, Sue suggested that Scott may have been molested himself. After five seasons, Jim and Cindy Walsh moved as far away from "90210" as possible to 999077 (Hong Kong). Jim and Cindy depart L.A. for Hong Kong on business in the summer of 1995, leaving their now-grown son Brandon whose sister had departed for England a year prior to live his life independently. Kelly's feelings for John led her to separate from her boyfriend Dylan, stating that she no longer wanted to go steady. [citation needed]. His last words were "Check this out." They moved to Hong Kong with Jim's job. She got pregnant and initially decided to get an abortion, but was forced to wait a day to have the procedure and changed her mind. They were no-namers with fresh faces to us then, but they're stars in their own right. He returned several years later in Season 9 and spent time living with David until he found a place. It bothered me, obviously, as an actress. No devoted fan of Foxs Beverly Hills 90210 would dare scream suggestive remarks at Carol Potter. . To varying degrees between the two of them, the parents are largely portrayed as caring, disciplined, sage-like figures. I have to say, the bowling alley in "There Will Be Blood" kind of reminded a little bit of Aaron's bowling alley. Gordon Currie showed up in Season 2 as Brenda and Brandon's bitter paraplegic cousin Bobby, and four seasons later, scored a role as a pushy cocaine dealer Danny Five. One of the definitive shows of the 1990s, "90210" originally follows the lives of Brandon and Brenda Walsh, who both eventually leave the show, and their friends through high school and. She was able to get admission to the program and departed Beverly Hills. Listen, you should be much tougher on your son!, For Eckhouse, 37, and Potter, 44, the reactions testify to their always believable portrayals of Brandon and Brendas unbelievable parents: Jim and Cindy are tolerant, loving, kind, with-it, funny, and, almost always, forgiving. Her relationship with Kelly and both women's lingering feelings for Dylan have become focal points for the two best friends. In the spin-off 90210, it was revealed that they'd gone their separate ways, although they share a son, Sammy. The Wedding: Part 2: Directed by Harry Harris. I was just beside myself. When Gabrielle Carteris' five year contract was up, and her character was happy with a baby, shetold Entertainment News Wire that she "didn't want to be looking for a job in two years." Rumors persist to this day, from an unauthorized haircut, to tardiness, to a physical spat with Tori Spelling, to just plain unhappiness from all parties involved. While she did sober up, it led to more trouble, as a rehab buddy eventually became obsessed with her and almost killed them both. Also it is revealed that Donna and David are getting separated, but he sends her a card saying "Thinking of you." The music has been replaced by generic, but similar sounding music. She stayed through a few middle seasons. Anyone can read what you share. The character is often considered to be the moral center of the show (Priestley was the group's off-screen "quarterback"). When Perry auditioned for this new role, Spelling was instantly taken with him, but the studio didn't share the same enthusiasm. The two almost moved in together, but the relationship fell apart due to Clare's anger over Steve's mother breaking up with her father. Teenaged fans respond respectfully, says Potter, sounding almost bewildered. Last seen Brandon's sister had moved to England the previous year, so he was forced to become more self-reliant. Now they know how Jim and Cindy Walsh felt. They reconciled late in the season as Jesse used his background as a Yale University graduate to get Andrea into the college and find a clerkship nearby. He felt alone until his father, Jack, got out of prison in Season 3 and they reconciled. What happened to Jim and Cindy Walsh? But even more than that, I felt I had so many kids and mothers who had written me about what a role model I was, and I'm thinking, what are we saying about families when mom is silent? Gabriel Macht, best known for "Suits," and long set of locks when he played the not very handicapped-friendly Tal Weaver back in season 2. Steve was romantically involved with Clare Arnold in Seasons 6 and 7 but she moved to France, and they broke up. Both characters have a lot in common, as they love . The character seemed to bounce between being treated badly by people for valid reasons (Donna due to her fake fling with Noah and later her cruel comments on Kelly's self-defense shooting, the ice show manager she was rude to) and being treated badly for no valid reason (preppy snobs in a bar who insulted her, Oksana Baiul's rude manager, and even Noah when he blamed her for a mistake the bakery made with Donna's birthday cake). Jim and Cindy Walsh arrive in town from Hong Kong to help plan Brandon and Kelly's wedding. They call me maam., Parents are the ones who accost me, says Eckhouse, laughing. But after Scott's death, and filled with remorse for the way she treated him, Denise admits it to Donna at a memorial to Scott on campus two days after the tragedy. After her contract wasn't renewed, Carol Potter, who played Cindy, went back to school to become a marriage and family therapist. At the time, he reveals that he now has a child. He was not close to his unhappy, workaholic father (Ray Wise), who revealed in the Season 9 premiere that the family-owned company, Hunter Oil & Chemical, was bankrupt resulting from Noah's father's many years of mismanagement and underpayment of federal and corporate income taxes. It aired from 1990 to 2000 and sparked off other spin-offs like "Melrose Place" (1992-1999), "Models Inc." (1994-1995) and "90210" (2008-2013). She did, however go on the trip. Thank God Jim is toughening up, says Eckhouse. Felice tried to appear moral and straight-laced (she even supported West Beverly's decision to suspend her daughter prior to graduation after Donna got drunk at the prom) but she was often hypocritical: she had an affair that nearly ended her marriage and had to admit that her own insistence in premarital celibacy was a lie because she's gotten pregnant and had an abortion while in college. And I did start complaining to the writers. There is a Beverly Hills High School, but "90210" Executive Producer (and BHHS alum) Charles Rosin wanted to avoid lawsuits so gave the show's school a fictional name. She was mentioned from time to time after Doherty was fired from the series (especially in Season 5) but never appeared again after that point. . Overprotective and controlling, she often tried to sabotage Donna's relationships with David, Ray, and Noah. Kelly became unexpectedly pregnant before having a miscarriage and told she may never carry a child to term. Gina's manipulative ways made her Kelly's new post-Valerie enemy, and drove a wedge between Donna and Noah, as well. He seemed to be a man that was full of exuberance and excitement about living. By season 9, she almost burned to a crisp in a house fire, had her become fully brainwashed and indoctrinated in a cult, had a miscarriage, an AIDS scare, and got amnesia after getting gunned down in an airport parking lot. Cindy Walsh She works as a homemaker, volunteers at a recycling center and is an avid gardener after arriving in Beverly Hills. I was coming off a period of time where my husband had died when our baby was 9. They later mended their problems and moved away to Connecticut, where she attended Yale. They met when in college and married when Cindy was 25, in 1973. When David told Camille his true feelings about Donna, Donna sold a share of the boutique to Camille so she wouldn't have to face the torment of seeing David and Donna together again. During the seventh season, John suffers a stroke, which Donna initially blames on David (who was present because he was getting advice on how to win over Felice), but she realizes that he wasn't responsible. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. This was one magazine I would like to have had my picture in. Donna's birthday is Christmas Day. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. "90210" was always at its best when in the high school years, and that's probably why it didn't make anyone notice at the time that the West Bev students were forced to repeat their junior year. When Dylan offered her a trip around the world, Brandon responding by proposing marriage, but she walked away from both offers. Because she went on a date with Dylan, making Brenda super envious. Following her romantic reunion with Brandon in Season 7, Kelly finally moved into the home on a permanent basis. Among the group, only Kelly took an immediate dislike to Valerie when they first met because Kelly quickly became aware that Valerie was not who she appeared to be. However, time and again, Cindy and Jim weather storms and continue to have a happy life together. In season 1, Gail portrayed Tom, a bellhop working at a Palm Springs hotel who helps Brenda find a place to sleep after she gets lost. Michelle Phillips plays Abby Malone (recurring, season 79), who is Valerie's mother, from whom Valerie is estranged after her father dies. Jim hires a housekeeper, Anna, without consulting Cindy, and later buys a jogging set for a work trip which Cindy mistakes for a wrapped present for her. (Aaron Spelling, quoted in Rovin, Jeff (1991), Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "List of Beverly Hills, 90210 characters", "Jason Priestley: 'I'm surprised I made it out of Beverly Hills 90210', "Jason Priestley: I regret leaving '90210', "When Teenage Angst Had Its Own ZIP Code", "DARREN STAR, creator, 'Beverly Hills 90210', "Ian Ziering steps back to reminisce about, "Gabrielle Carteris Lied About Being 29 When Cast In 'Beverly Hills, 90210', "WITH AN EYE ON . The 50 greatest TV and movie detectives of all time. In By Accident, Dixon dumps Silver after taking advice from his mother, but later in Help Me, Rhonda they get back together after Silver finally admits that she is in love with him. She became romantically involved with, and eventually married to, Dylan, after he initially tried to use her to get to her father. She continued running the boutique, Now Wear This, alone after Kelly left to pursue public relations and finally married David in the series finale. Although Priestley didn't reprise his role as Brandon in the spin-off 90210, he directed the episode where Tori Spelling's character Donna Martin returns to town. He made his last appearance in Beverly Hills, 90210 Season 9 Episode 5 . After high school, she was in an abusive relationship with Ray Pruit, who was mean and manipulative, almost from the start. She later dated Joe Bradley, a quarterback at CU. He and Gina, a new friend within the group, became romantically involved for a time. Cindy isn't thrilled about being in a new city without her friends and family, being a homemaker while Jim is constantly working as his new job is very demanding. Why did Jim and Cindy Walsh leave 90210? The only time David spends time with Scott in Season 2 is when David leaves a Halloween party to meet with Scott to talk about their "good old times." Work CAROL POTTER, Cindy Walsh, Beverly Hills 90210, https://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/arts/television/31pott.html. She almost ends up marrying Kelly's father Bill, but is left at the altar. Even through his relationship with Kelly, Dylan was always there for Brenda, indicating their bond was permanent and strong. In the season finale, Brenda returns and offers her support to Adrianna, who is having a baby. While the show's younger stars win the lion's share of the hysterical fan reaction, Eckhouse and Potter who, as Jim and Cindy Walsh, are 90210 's resident grown-ups get something . Others have been excised or have made the episode in question unavailable in reruns, home distribution, or streaming due to limited-use licenses. John Martin appeared in 30 episodes, while Felice Martin appears in 41 episodes. At this point, Felice finally accepted Donna's relationship with David and even helped get them back together at the end of the series. Eventually, certain brash actions on her part met with disapproval from Brandon, who calmly ended the relationship. Why did Jim and Cindy Walsh leave 90210? The baby, born premature, was named Hannah and required time in the hospital after birth. Season 1 began with our of-driving-age crew pulling into the school's parking lot, ready to start their junior year. Jims promotion keeps him insanely busy, while Cindys alone in a new state far away from family and friends. Celeste, Brenda and Donna then assist Steve in humiliating John. She ignored Steve's entreaties until they began sleeping together and then turned the Beat into a tabloid, and by later in Season 9 they started seriously dating, even though Janet's conservative Japanese parents cut her off for being with a non-Japanese man. Jim and Cindy depart L.A. for Hong Kong on business in the summer of 1995, leaving their now-grown son Brandon whose sister had departed for England a year prior to live his life independently. She was the nice girl until around the second season, when her character began to progress into being more rebellious and devious. 75. Vanessa Marcil portrays Gina Kincaid (main, season 910), a former ice skating champion with a bad attitude and an unfairly traumatic past who got fired from her ice show position and stayed with her cousin Donna. It was later revealed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and had three months to live. I really hadn't had any substantial work in that time. The club did poorly under his management and he discovered that he had a mild but dangerous form of depression that his mother suffered from, which he successfully dealt with via therapy and reducing his drinking. She attempted suicide, and she later would come to David's aid when he is hospitalized. It's no wonder the Walsh home was the go-to hangout. A few "90210" actors left on their own terms, or were happy to move onto (hopefully) greener pastures. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Brenda adopted a baby girl from China. Down-to-earth Cindy is a loving and sympathetic mother to her children, but also to her children's often-troubled friends, especially Dylan and Kelly. Have you ever seen me and Brandon have a fight? "Jason has been our quarterback, keeping everybody on an even keel." 3.". Despite a nasty breakup after Brandon cheated on her, she still took him back and they . It was inspired by John Hughes, and Thirtysomething. Donna forgave/overlooked this violence, but broke up with him when she learned he cheated on her with Valerie, and Ray nearly attacked her again before Joe Bradley defended her. Brendas parents set her up on a blind date with the son of one of Mr. Walshs clients, and while she was hesitant at first to go, she and her date, Stuart, became serious very quickly, announcing their marriage engagement at the Walshs 20th wedding anniversary only two weeks after they first met. 1948[1] He moved to L.A. to begin a relationship with her, and was also an old boyfriend of Valerie's. But as their kids grew up, there was little need . In the summer of 1995, Jim and Cindy left Los Angeles for Hong Kong on business, leaving their now-adult son Brandon behind to fend for himself. Kathleen Robertson portrays Clare Arnold (main, season 67; recurring, season 45), who met the group while she was a senior in high school and they were college freshman. The show ran for 293 episodes over 10 seasons, and in all that time there were a lot of things we didn't notice when watching the show in its original run. She gave birth to Nat's only child, a son named Frankie. Why? Kelly and Donna opened their own clothing store in a mall, and Kelly started dating a lawyer from another floor of the mall, Matt Durning. He dated Sophie, then Gina, then Camille, and finally reunited with Donna, whom he married in the series finale. She was strict, but compassionate, and became a respected administrator among the students who interacted with her most often. to Beverly Hills after Jim got a new job in an investment firm. [1] After Walsh's initial difficulties fitting into Beverly Hills, he soon settles down. It is unknown what happens after she leaves. She briefly returned during Season 5 and almost had an affair with Brandon on the same night Kelly Taylor was burned in a fire. I know, says Potter. RELATED: The Slytherins Of Beverly Hills, 90210 Brenda isn't actually that mean, so she immediately understands that she did something wrong and that she should never have said that. The big reveal came during an on-screen argument between Kelly and Brenda (Shannen Doherty). He ended the series by committing to AA and falling in love with a troubled young single mom he met there. It was later revealed that his family was very wealthy, and he used his money to buy out the PPAD (Peach Pit After Dark) club, around the same time that he began dating Donna. Joe E. Tata portrays Nat Bussichio, (main, season 610; recurring, season 15), a former Hollywood character actor who is Brandon's boss and the owner and operator of the Peach Pit, a 1950s-styled diner where the gang always gathers. She was accidentally killed by a hitman who was hired by her father to kill Dylan the day after their wedding. Valerie became involved with Dylan, then Steve, then Ray, Brandon, David, Noah, and many others during the course of the show, the most meaningful of them being her romance with David Silver. Douglas Emerson portrays Scott Scanlon (main, season 1; recurring, season 2), a character that starred during Season 1 as David's nerdy best friend. He began to slowly reveal a more mature side of his personality through his friendship with Brandon Walsh because they're best friends through high school, college, and later housemates. And although each hopes for richer story lines (They wont even let Cindy get a job, if you can believe that, says Potter), this summers episodes, in which Jim tries to break up Brenda and Dylan (Luke Perry), offer ample opportunity for family dysfunction, Beverly Hills-style. He didn't turn his back on that side of the experience. Finally, though, on the season 7 episode "The Long Goodbye", they finally admitted their love for one another, and continued to date seriously throughout season 8, with Kelly going so far as to move in with him. She was stunned to learn that Donna's father was actually her father as well, having had a drunken fling with her mother that was covered up. In Season 5, she became Kelly and Donna's roommate in the beach apartment and started CU as a college freshman. It was like a right of passage.". His characterScott Scanlon met a horrific accidental death by gunshot, but we probably didn't realize why he and other actors were either bumped off or exiled to another zip code. Initially Nat is a recurring character, but after season 5, he becomes part of the cast. At a plant nursery, they are spotted by Cindy's old flame, whom she hasnt seen i 20 years. During the first season of the show, Jackie was addicted to drugs and alcohol, which led to her making a scene at the mother/daughter fashion show. He fell in love with her, gave up his quest, and married her. It was later revealed that Gina had found new professional success after leaving L.A., working as a skating commentator. Stuart Carson appeared in seven episodes. I think Cindy is long overdue to flip out! Cameron Bancroft plays Joe Bradley (recurring, season 6), an all-star quarterback at California University introduced in Season 6. And I was doing that while I was getting all the hours I needed for my license. He was the person many turned to when in trouble Donna's expulsion from high school, Brenda's many problems, Kelly's drug problem, Andrea's getting into Yale, Valerie's suicide attempt, Ray's lawsuit against Joe, Steve's constant stunts, and even Dylan's battle with drugs and alcohol and the murder of his wife. Near the series end, a New York-based investor bought out the Beat for $750,000, with Steve stepping away while Janet took on editorial duties that left her exhausted and away from her family; she happily agreed to Steve's plan that they would take their windfall and use it to create and jointly run a new publication. The return of Dylan McKay and Matt's mentally ill wife were roadblocks in their relationship, but they did get engaged in Season 10. Their daughter Madeline was born after a protracted struggle around Thanksgiving, and Steve later brought Janet's parents back into their lives as well. With Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green. Dylan's negligent New Age-following mother Iris (Stephanie Beacham) occasionally appears but lives in Hawaii. I'm sure the network would have liked us to stay in high school for another four years.". She planned to leave town with Dylan, before her strong words at the funeral led to her finally being accepted by Donna and Felice, and she was neither surprised nor very hurt when Dylan bailed on their travel plans. She often suspected that Brandon was not yet over his old girlfriend Kelly, and this was confirmed when Brandon eventually broke up with her. OK, junior year went on for two seasons, basically. He returned in 1998 and stayed for the rest of the series' run, but was credited as a "Special Guest Star"much like Heather Locklear was on Melrose Place. In 90210, he returns as a recurring character and the boss of Dixon Wilson. Married David's father, Mel, in the second season and had a baby girl, Erin, with him. Jim and Cindy depart L.A. for Hong Kong on business in the summer of 1995, leaving their now-grown son Brandon whose sister had departed for England a year prior to live his life independently. In season 4, it is revealed that Nat has a brother, Joey, who helps Brandon run the Peach Pit while Nat recovers from a heart attack and surgery. Tracy Gaylian appeared in 22 episodes. "90210" was a music heavy show. The finale of Beverly Hills, 90210 found David (Brian Austin Green) marrying Donna Martin, and The CWs 90210 left the relationships fate up in the air. Luckily for Steve, that threat from Mrs. Teasley about having to repeat his junior year, for technically a third time, was all but a nightmare to start Season 3. Throughout the entire series, Brandon was involved in various journalism projects, from sports editor and co-chief of the Beverly Blaze in high school to co-editor of the CU Condor, a brief stint as news director at CUTV, and a year as student-body president (sophomore year). After five seasons, Jim and Cindy Walsh moved as far away from "90210" as possible to 999077 (Hong Kong). He proposes to Brenda after knowing her for a short time, and they almost wed in Las Vegas before coming to their senses. Ray then filed charges against Joe, but some straight truth from Brandon led Ray to both admit on the stand he was trying to hurt her (and having Joe's charges dismissed) and to apologize to Donna before leaving L.A. to try out his music. Following the stroke, the Martins' marriage deteriorates to the point where John asks for a separation from Felice, but he reconsiders after talking with Noah at Donna's request. And just as their children did, they . She managed to come to peace with both her daughters before her death. Donna Martin not only had two moms, but they even had different names. Unfortunately, Dylan's substance abuse problem returned with him and it would take an injury to Donna caused by himself to get him to kick his habit again. The initial premise of the show was based on the adjustment and culture shock that twins Brandon ( Jason Priestley) and Brenda Walsh ( Shannen Doherty) experienced when they and their parents, Jim ( James Eckhouse) and Cindy ( Carol Potter ), moved from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Beverly Hills, California. He was an actor, and he never forgot what it was like to be an actor. It wasn't so much of a fish out of water experience for them as it was for their kids because it was pretty clear they were past all that 'trying to be part of a cool group,' thing. Dylan's wealthy pops Jack McKay had three actors take on the role. Cindy has a hard time adjusting when the family first moves to California. Why did Cindy and Jim leave 90210? They dated briefly after Gina had enough of Dylan treating her like an ornament, but David ended things with her because she was still hung up on Dylan. Meanwhile, Valerie finally decides to get an AIDS test after Johnny . Joe Bradley appeared in 23 episodes. They say, Oh, youre on that show? Goggins told EW, "Literally, my lines were 'Arf, arf, arf, arf. Ziering did not appear in the new 90210 series. Born None of us seemed to realize that Luke Perry was in his mid-20s when he played Dylan McKay. She was in a long-term relationship with Noah Hunter, although it went south because of his drinking and her affair with Wayne.
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