It's Sunday morning, 7 a.m. I'm drinking coffee and watching "90210" (original of course).
It's the "Things To Do on a Rainy Day" episode, circa 1992. The one with Color Me Badd as guest stars. Central plot line involves Donna, David, Brenda and Kelly plotting to meet Color Me Badd, then Donna accidentally seeing her mother cheating on her father in Color Me Badd's hotel. You know the one.
Nate stumbles downstairs, takes one look at the TV. Scene:
Nate: I want to watch Diego.
Me: We're watching 90210.
Nate: Why?
Me: It's one of the most important television shows of all time, and it's important that you come to know it.
Nate: Why?
Me: You'll understand later. Shhh, Kelly is about to meet the lead singer of Color Me Badd.
Nate: Why is he bad?
Me: He's not bad. It's an expression. Look at their jeans!
Nate: I want to watch Dora the Explorer mommy.
Me: Sometimes we can't get what we want right away. We'll put on Dora when this is over. That's Donna Martin.
Nate: Donna Martin is yucky.
Me: Donna Martin is not yucky. Donna Martin graduates!
Nate: Donna Martin graduates!
End scene.
This is a true story. No names or details have been changed to protect the innocent.
Oh my! The girls look sooooo young! I have gotten so used to seeing them act in Hallmark Channel movies in their older years that I was shocked. Yes, great TV, there was always a repercussion and a lesson to be learned. That should work just as well as Dora and Diego!
Posted by: Leslie Mathews | July 19, 2009 at 08:54 AM
It's wild to watch them then and now. ust this morning I was thinking how different Tori Spelling looked from then to now. Life lessons indeed. Maybe there could be a very special Dora and Diego go to West Beverly?
Posted by: Erin | July 19, 2009 at 01:11 PM
lol I loved that show!
Posted by: Trina | July 19, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Dear Nate:
Before you were born, I knew you'd be a cool kid. And, you are. Very much so.
Do you know what else is cool? 90210. It's as cool as Dora and Diego. The more you see, the more you will know just how cool it is.
Find your inner Dylan. Embrace your inner Brandon. Avoid your inner Steve. And, do the opposite of everything David does.
Everything you need to know in life can be gleaned from the teachings of 90210. Go forth young grasshopper. Learn the wisdom of the gang.
Yours in 90210,
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | July 19, 2009 at 08:18 PM
I know that I am not alone in my love of the kids of West Bev. Maybe we are on to something in the creation of an animated series? Let's be honest, Bren could teach Dora a thing or two. Just sayin.
Posted by: Erin | July 20, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Nate, just play your harmonica in Mom's ear. She'll let you watch ANYTHING you want! Grandpa
Posted by: Dad | July 21, 2009 at 06:49 PM