Hull High
Hull High is an American musical teen comedy television series which aired on NBC from August 20 to December 30, 1990. The series was created and executive produced by Gil Grant.
Synopsis
Hull High told the story of Cordell Hull High School, a hip, racially diverse high school in an urban area. The series involved elements of soap opera, humor, and musical dance numbers. Episodes featured The Hull High Devils, something of a rap Greek chorus, whose songs related to the episode's plot. The main adult character was history teacher John Deerborn.Similar to ABC's Cop Rock, the series' format proved unsuccessful and Hull High was canceled after six episodes due to low ratings.
Production notes
The series was filmed at El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California. The musical numbers were choreographed by Peggy Holmes and Kenny Ortega. Songs for Hull High were written by Jon Lind, Tom Snow, and Brock Walsh. Don Was served as the series' music producer.Cast
- Will Lyman as John Deerborn
- Nancy Valen as Donna Breedlove
- George Martin as Emery Dobosh
- Harold Pruett as Cody Rome
- Mark Ballou as Mark Fuller
- Marty Belafsky as Louis Plumb
- Marshall Bell as Mr. Fancher
- Kristin Dattilo as D.J.
- Cheryl Pollak as Camilla
- Trey Parker as Hull High Devil Rapper
- Phillip DeMarks as Hull High Devil Rapper
- Carl Anthony Payne II as Hull High Devil Rapper
- Lawrence "G.Love E" Edwards as Hull High Devil Rapper
- Bryan Anthony as Hull High Devil Rapper
- Jennifer Blanc as Straight Girl
- Mark David as Mark
- Holly Fields as Michelle
- Gary Grubbs as Mr. Brawley
- Rowdy Metzger as Randy
- Daniel Fusaro as John McCoy
Episodes