Beverly Hills 90210
In the 1980s, MTV (see entry under 1980s—Music in volume 5) appealed to young television (see entry under 1940s—TV and Radio in volume 3) viewers with a fast-paced mix of music, fashion, and social concern. In the 1990s, the prime-time TV drama Beverly Hills 90210 adopted the same formula, added a healthy dose of upper-class teen lifestyles, and became an enormous hit. Its popularity, particularly among younger viewers, helped the FOX network grow into a ratings power-house.
Aaron Spelling (1928–), a TV producer whose previous hits had included Dynasty (1976) and Charlie's Angels, (1976; see entry under 1970s—TV and.....
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