Saved by the Bell
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[edit] Cast and characters
Zack Morris Played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Zack is a charming and manipulative schemer in the mold of Ferris Bueller. Early episodes of the series feature Zack engaging in Bueller-esque, fourth wall-breaking addresses to the audience as well as freezing everyone around him in their tracks while he offers plot exposition. His best friends since grade school have been Lisa Turtle and next-door neighbor Jessie Spano; Samuel "Screech" Powers has also been tagging along with Zack since they were little. Zack is also constantly pining for Kelly, with each episode coming up with new ways to try and win her over.
Kelly Kapowski (1989-1992)
Played by Tiffani-Amber Thiessen, Kelly is a cheerleader and love interest for Zack and Slater in the first season. Considered the most popular girl in school, Kelly is introduced as an outsider to the show's core clique. At times Kelly and Jessie had arguements due to their differences. Jessie hated cheerleaders although she became one for one episode. Zack's pursuit of Kelly (he has a cardboard cutout of her in his bedroom) causes her to join the gang before too much time passes. She is on the volleyball and swim teams. Both Elizabeth Berkley and Thiessen (as well as Jennie Garth) auditioned for the role of Kelly Kapowski.
AC Slater Played by Mario López, Albert Clifford Slater is the token "jock" of the group. An army brat, he was an outsider, having transferred to Bayside in the first filmed episode (though it was aired later as a flashback). He becomes the school's star athlete in such fields as wrestling, football, and basketball. Slater was originally written as Zack's rival for Kelly's affection before becoming Zack's best friend in the show's second season and developing an attraction to strong-willed feminist Jessie Spano. López is a drummer and dancer, and some episodes include Slater showcasing these "hidden talents." Slater has a sister who makes an appearance in one episode. His father appears in two episodes, but his mother, though mentioned throughout the series, never appears. In the College Years episode "Slater's War", Slater reveals that his real last name is actually Sanchez. [Interesting Note: In this episode, Slater recalls only taking French in high school, yet was able to speak fluent Spanish in one of the beach club episodes a season earlier.]He says that his dad changed it to get into the Army.
Jessie Spano (1989-1992) Played by Elizabeth Berkley, Jessie is the show's resident know-it-all crusader. She's often seen pursuing a variety of causes (many of which are feminist in nature) while keeping up her position as Class President and one of the smartest students in her class. Like Lisa and Screech, Jessie is Zack's childhood friend (despite discontinuity with Good Morning, Miss Bliss), and he routinely climbs into her room via a tree outside her window. From the second season onwards, her main love interest is Slater, who disagrees with her feminist views. Jessie's parents are divorced. She has a step-brother named Eric from New York.
Samuel "Screech" Powers Played by Dustin Diamond, Screech (whose real name is Samuel) is the awkward nerd. Screech has been tagging along with Zack since they were in elementary school and is extremely loyal to him. In exchange for doing Zack's homework and being roped into Zack's various stunts, Screech receives protection from school bullies and a general boost in his confidence; but Zack's affection for Screech is evident in spite of this. He's very comfortable with his geekiness and fancies himself a ladies' man. The rest of the gang simultaneously picks on and humors Screech for his eccentricities (e.g. hiding in his locker, wearing extremely loud and mismatched clothes, and obsessing over science and chess). Though clumsy and goofy, Screech is very smart. A recurring gag in the series is his unrequited love for Lisa Turtle. In several early episodes of the series, Screech has a robot named Kevin. Diamond was three years younger than most of the cast who he was supposed to be the same age as. He also was the only cast member to star in every incarnation of Saved by the Bell, as he joined the cast of "The New Class" as an aid to Mr. Belding.
According to his 2006 interview with Howard Stern, Diamond never got along with the main cast and his only friend in the studio was Dennis Haskins.
Lisa Turtle Played by Lark Voorhies, Lisa is trendy and intelligent. She is the clique's fashion expert and the gossip queen of Bayside High. She comes from a wealthy family; her father and mother are shown to be surgeons. Originally, her character was written to be a caucasian, Jewish American Princess, however, Lark portrayed the role so well, they awarded her the role. Because of her upbringing, Lisa always has access to the latest fashions and knows when something is in and when it's over. Like Jessie and Screech, Lisa has been Zack's best friend since grade school. Lisa's goal is to become a world famous fashion designer. For the majority of the gang's years at Bayside, one of the running gags was Screech's fruitless attempts to woo Lisa. While his romantic feelings for her were never returned, and often rejected with insults and jokes, eventually she realized she had developed a soft spot for Screech.
Richard Belding Played by Dennis Haskins, Mr. Belding is the principal of Bayside High School and the show's resident authority figure. He's known for his catchphrase "Hey, hey, hey, what is going on here?" as well as his high-pitched laugh. Belding has frequent run-ins with Zack and his friends as either a foe to be outwitted or a friend to turn to for help. Mr. Belding seems to genuinely care about what the students, particularly Zack, think of him.
Other main characters
- Max, played by magician/comedian Ed Alonzo, is the owner of The Max, the favorite hangout of the gang. He is known for his quirky sense of humor and his array of magic tricks. He starred in the first season, and recurred in the second, and then stopped appearing without explanation. The Max continued to be featured without him.
- Tori Scott, played by Leanna Creel, was introduced near the end of the series as the new girl at Bayside High. She is initially portrayed as a "tough girl" and is seldom seen without her leather jacket and drives a motorcycle to school. She at first is an antagonist to Zack, often getting the better of him, but eventually becomes a love interest of Zack. She disappears without explanation, and the previously taped episodes of the gangs final days at Bayside are aired, containing Kelly and Jesse, but no Tori.
- Stacey Carosi, played by Leah Remini, was introduced in the summer episodes which aired in between seasons on NBC. Stacey attends school on the East Coast and is the daughter of Leon Carosi, who is the owner of Malibu Sands Beach Club where "The gang" with the help of Lisa's parents have been hired for an assortment of jobs. Stacey is initially disgusted by Zack and refers to him sarcastically as "Dude" and often remarks that his being "Californian" is quite annoying, but a few episodes in, she becomes Zack's love interest. They must hide their affair from Leon, as Zack and Leon are at odds from the very beginning of the summer. Their romance ends when Stacey must go back to New York for school and in the final summer episode, even Leon, who finds out about the romance, grows a liking to Zack.
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Saved by the Bell was an American teen sitcom which originally aired between 1989 and 1992 (with the series finale held over until 1993). The series was a retooled version of the 1987 series Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which was later retconned into the history of Saved by the Bell. The series followed the exploits of several students at Bayside High School, along with their principal.
The show starred Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies and Dennis Haskins, who appeared in Good Morning, Miss Bliss, as well as Tiffani Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley, and Mario López who joined the cast for Saved by the Bell. The show brought fame to the cast members, and launched most of their careers.
The show was popular enough to spawn two spin-off series: Saved by the Bell: The College Years, which followed several of the characters' college experiences, and Saved by the Bell: The New Class, which followed a new group of students at Bayside High School. The series also spawned two
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