In spring 1992, Fox was riding high with Beverly Hills, 90210. With a pop culture phenomenon on their hands, network executives were eager to move into a spinoff. 90210creator Darren Star pitched an idea that sprang from his post-college days living in a West Hollywood, California courtyard apartment complete with a pool.
Grant Show (Jake, the heartthrob)
Courtney Thorne-Smith (Allison Parker)
Josie Bissett (Jane Mancini, aspiring fashion designer)
Thomas Calabro (Michael Mancini, a doctor initially married to Jane)
Doug Savant (Matt Fielding, a gay social worker):
Andrew Shue (Billy Campbell, the new guy)
Heather Locklear (Amanda Woodward, Alison’s boss)
Daphne Zuniga (Jo Reynolds, Jake’s love interest)
Marcia Cross (Dr. Kimberly Shaw, Michael’s love interest)