"Beverly Hills, 90210" invents the genre of primetime teenage soap opera and paves the way for a generation of imitators. In 1990 Beverly Hills 90210 was the most exciting teen drama that had ever hit the airwaves-it was also the most controversial. In this revealing behind-the-scenes look at one of the most iconic television series from the '90s relive the friendships the scandals and the gutsy storylines that brought 90210 cast members unbridled fame. Learn how the stars of the show were originally cast and why the program was initially panned by critics. Discover how the show created a new genre-the prime-time teenage soap opera-and how it paved the way for a generation of angst-ridden dramas from Party of Five to Felicity to Dawson's Creek. Finally find out what happened to the cast after they stepped off the set for the final time in 2000. Featuring no-holds-barred interviews with cast members and critics as well as archival footage from some of the show's most notable moments BIO-® presents the real story behind BEVERLY HILLS 90210.