The Fox network celebrated its 25th anniversary last Sunday night in a 2 hour retrospective. Here’s a final look back at some of the dramas they have broadcast over the years, based on Wikipedia’s list:
24: One of the best shows ever to air on any network, let alone Fox. The nation’s introduction to Jack Bauer and the Counter Terrorism Unit was ironically delayed, as the pilot was pushed back following the terrorist attacks of 9/11.
Ally McBeal: David E. Kelley’s special brand of whimsy took hold at a Boston (where else?) law firm featuring young, mostly attractive lawyers who lived for their quirks.
Beverly Hills, 90210: It started off as a show tackling the relevant teen issues of the day, but took off when it embraced its inner soap. Who can forget Dylan and Kelly on the beach while Brenda was in Paris, Brandon leading the student body protest declaring that “Donna Martin Graduates”, or Donna trying to keep her virginity for years and years, before finally giving it up to young David Silver.
Boston Public: David E. Kelley again infiltrates Boston, this time focussing on the teachers and administrators at a school.
The Chicago Code: A one season wonder focusing on a group of cops trying to take down corruption at city hall.
Class of ’96: I enjoyed the show, but it tried to be the original issues-based 90210 except in college, and who needed that when we had the current 90210 in college?
Dark Angel: Jessica Alba starred as a genetically altered being trying to take down the people that created her.
Drive: Only four issues of this show starring Nathan Fillion and a young Emma Stone ever made it to air.
Dollhouse: Somehow Joss Whedon and Eliza Dushku got two seasons of Dollhouse on the air.
