"Drexell's Class" Episode Guide v1.0.0
(c) 1997, Tom Walsh (avs@netport.com)
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The following is an episode guide for the show "Drexell's Class." It
is not complete yet as I hope to add other information.
The text version is available at the AVIMall:
http://www.avimall.com/entertain/DrexellsClass.txt
A pointer to this site is available at the Ultimate TV List:
http://tvnet.com/UTVL/
Also http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/9821/1drexell.txt
Of course, there is a page at the Internet Movie Database:
http://us.imdb.com/M/title-exact?%22Drexell's%20Class%22%20(1991)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
"Drexell's Class" was another failed sitcom starring Dabney Coleman.
In this one, he is the not-so-beloved teacher to a bunch of misfits.
Actually, his students like him, but the other teachers don't and are
perpetually trying to get him fired.
"Drexell's Class" had three significantly different opening sequences
during its short, one-season run, probably surpassing any record.
"Drexell's Class" was Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation production.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE:
Episode titles, original run dates, and production numbers come from the
online Library of Congress Information Service (telnet://locis.loc.gov).
I do not assume that the LOCIS information is completely correct (I have
found errors), so you shouldn't either. I will correct errors as I find
them or as they are pointed out to me.
VERSION HISTORY:
v1.0.0 8 December 1997 Initial version
CAST:
PERFORMER - CHARACTER
Jason Biggs - Willie Trancas (1991)
Phil Buckman - Slash
Damian Cagnolatti - Kenny Sanders
Dabney Coleman - Otis Drexell
Cleavant Derricks - George Foster
Jacqueline Donnelly - Bernadette
Randy Graff - Principal Francine Itkin (1991)
A.J. Langer - Melissa Drexell
Matthew Lawrence - Walker (1991)
Dakin Matthews - Roscoe Davis
Edie McClurg - Principal Marilyn Ridge
Brittany Murphy - Brenda Drexell
Matthew Slowik - Lionel
Heidi Zeigler - Nicole Finnigan (1991)
EPISODES:
FOX - The show appeared on FOX on Thursdays from 8:30-9:00 p.m. The order
below is production number, episode title, and original air date.
*** SEASON 1 (1991-92) 18 EPISODES ***
8G03. "Otis' Last Day" 19 September 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
It's evaluation day for Drexell, and Itkin hopes to get him fired.
8G02. "Air Drexell" 26 September 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
-- Description not currently available --
8G04. "Misery Loves Drexell" 3 October 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Andrew Nicholls & Darrell Vickers
Drexell gains a student that bonds -- clings, really -- to him, making
Drexell realize this is he wishes NO ONE ever had.
Guests: Michael Oliver - the student
Note: Michael Oliver was the son in "Problem Child."
8G05. "Love Walked Right in and Swept Mr. Drexell Away" 10 October 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
Drexell becomes enamored of a pretty new teacher who wants nothing to do
with him -- a quality he like.
Guests: Nana Visitor - the new teacher
Arlene Golonka - Mary
8G01. "Convictions" 17 October 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Ralph Farquhar
While moonlighting as a teacher in prison, Drexell insults a felon ready
for release and who is now out to get him.
Guests: Tim Rossovitch - the prisoner
8G07. "Viva Lost Wages" 24 October 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Phil Kellard, Tom Moore & Ralph Farquhar
-- Description not currently available --
8G06. "Best Halloween Ever" 31 October 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Wayne Kline
Drexell tells his class scary Halloween stories on that day, including
one about revenge on his daughter Melissa's boyfriend.
8G08. "Driving Drexell Crazy" 7 November 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
Drexell moonlights as Melissa's driving class instructor and is annoyed
by his students who are smitten with her.
Guests: Brandon Douglas - Timothy
8G10. "Down and Out at the Out 'n In" 14 November 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
Drexell quits his job when he comes into money and has to beg for
re-employment after the IRS takes all of it back.
8G09. "The Best Thanksgiving Ever" 21 November 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
Drexell's dreadful ex-mother-in-law visits for Thanksgiving, and because
she is rich and vaguely likes, he has to be nice to her.
Guests: Lu Leonard - the mother-in-law
8G11. "Bully for Otis" 5 December 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Jim Herzfeld
Drexell takes taekwondo to defend himself and his new girlfriend from
her bullying ex-boyfriend.
Guests: Beth Broderick - Maria
Mitch Pileggi - the ex-boyfriend
8G12. "Silent Night, Holy Smokes" 12 December 1991
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Bill Boulware
-- Description not currently available --
8G13. "My Own Private Iowa" 16 January 1992
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Rob Kurtz & Eric Brand
Tired of her father's distrust, Melissa moves in with Slash, much to
Drexell's consternation.
Guests: Brandon Douglas - Timothy
8G14. "Beauty and the Beast" 23 January 1992
D: Dick Martin
W: Bill Boulware
Melissa enters a beauty contest but is sure to lose since she has
no talent, save one: a great curveball. Drexell helps her
practice so that she stands a chance.
Guests: Bob Eubanks - himself
Steve Garvey - himself
8G17. "Ashes to Ashes" 6 February 1992
D: Matthew Diamond
W: George Zateslo
Drexell's former, live-life-to-the-fullest frat brother dies, making
Drexell take stock of his own life.
Guests: Mary Jo Catlett - Patty
Paul Perri - Dr. McGuire
8G15. "Till Death Do You Part" 13 February 1992
D: Gino Tanasescu
W: George Zateslo
Drexell learns his ex-wife is about to remarry, overjoying him with
the thought ending alimony payments. When Drexell learns he's a
mobster, he fears she'll find out and call off the wedding.
8G18. "Cruisin'" 20 February 1992
D: Matthew Diamond
While on a cruise, Drexell attempts to photograph teen idol Teen
Priest "baptizing a woman with his lips."
Guests: Jason Priestley - Teen Priest
Therese Kablan - Minnie
Digital Underground - themselves
Note: Digital Underground performs their song "No Nose Job."
8G16. "The Resentments" 5 March 1992
D: Matthew Diamond
W: Wayne Kline
Drexell manages his students' rock band to the top of the charts,
but they cannot deal with the success.
Guests: Brandon Douglas - Timothy
Phil Rubenstein - Powell
Charlotte Ross - Janet
Chad A. Bell - Bonzo
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