In the hallway, Ryan asks Kelly out for that weekend and when she declines he does what he always does; asks to many questions and creeps everyone out. He ultimately asks about Sammy's dad and we get a little taste. He's a 'do-gooder' and travels a lot. Hmm... oh wait, I don't really care.
Elsewhere, Ethan catches up with Annie in the hallway and they awkwardly, yet adorably, ask each other if they're back with Naomi/Ty. Neither are, and Ethan asks Annie out for Thursday night. FINALLY. They plan to meet at the Peach Pit at 6 and go their separate ways grinning. Wee!
Shortly after, Annie bumps into Ty and he apologizes for ditching her at Lucky Strike before asking her out for that Thursday. It's actually kind of sad/cute; when Annie says she can't Ty asks if it's a group thing because he can totes skip the concert to hang out with her. Dammit, Ty, you are so cute! Oh, but no it's not a group hang. She's got a date. I'm feeling torn, I don't know who I want Annie to date. Sad times.
Outside, Naomi catches up with Silver to beg her not to blog about her family's affairs. Ho ho! Do unto others, ladies. Silver reminds her about what she did to her and Naomi takes this chance to apologize again because now she knows what Silver went through. Silver is not having it and takes off, leaving Naomi alone to flare her nostrils some more.
Let's play a little game, folks. Let's see how many times we are treated to the song "Momma" before wanting to fling ourselves off the nearest overhang. Because, frankly, I'm getting pretty close and the song count is at 4. Lucille knows what I'm talking about, she stops them and tells them they're totally lacking fire. She steals the mic and gives her own interpretation of the song, completely humiliating Annie. For once Annie and I are on the same page! Lucille, you know I love you, but stick with what you know. Namely; chicken impersonations.
Ackoo-da-doodle-doo, ackoo-da-doodle-doo!
After an embarrassing mother-son exchange in the hall, principal dad realizes having Lucille around may not be such a good idea. Come on, she may have a tendency to drink and drive, but is otherwise a class act! Luckily for nostalgic fans and principal dad, Kelly's nearby and says she knows someone who may be willing to help out with directing the play.
At the Peach Pit, Dixon is filling out a job application. Doesn't Nat get it by now? Just hire the kid! By the end of the series almost every one of the main cast members will have worked there, or at least filled in for someone that works there, and you're still fussing with applications? Well it doesn't take Nat long to fall for Dixon and his dimples (who could resist?!) and gives him the job.
The principal introduces Brenda to Lucille and after some subtle flattery by Brenda, it is announced that she'll be helping Lucille with the play. Lucille is taken aback by this information and Brenda comforts her by saying she has seen the original Spring Awakening on Broadway. Well move over Lucille! I do have a question though; how exactly does that qualify Brenda? I've seen Batman like 15 times, does this mean I can direct the next one? Because that is GREAT news. I knew the day would come where I could direct Christian Bale to take off his shirt and make out with me, I just knew it! Anyway, Lucille's never been very trusting, so I'd put money on a certain someone making a special appearance in the next few scenes.
AAAH! He got me again!
After school, Silver and Annie head over to the Peach Pit for good times and great shakes. En route Silver berates Annie for choosing Ethan over Ty. Shut up, Silver! She goes on that Ethan and Naomi are never really over, they are in an impenetrable bubble and no one else can get in. Kinky! Annie informs Silver that she is going out with Ethan on Thursday, come hell or high water, and to shut her trap.
Dixon surprises them by being their server. He smiles at Silver the whole time and it is it pretty friggin' adorable.
This is getting awkward, just order a salad and get rid of him!
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Comments (8)
I'm only watching this damn show for the old cast!
I told my husband that there was no way Brandon was the baby daddy because he would be involved in the kids life, I knew it had to be Dylan. He told me to stop acting like these are real people I am catching up with. I am mildly shamed. :)
To me Brenda & Dylan 4-ever! I want him to come back just to hook up with Brenda again.
1 of 8 | Posted by isabell | Posted on September 18, 2008 8:49 PM
Isabell's right, if Brandon was the father he'd make LA his home base and Sam would be with him whenever he was in town. And although Brandon and Kelly loved each other, they never had the kind of explosive chemistry that would produce a random night of passion. (I totally buy the Kelly/Dylan soulmate thing. I don't even need the Old West.)
2 of 8 | Posted by DaffyMaiden | Posted on September 18, 2008 10:48 PM
I don't know, I am not buying Dylan as the absentee father either. With everything he went through with his parents and wanting to be part of a "family" for so long, I think he'd be more involved in the kid's life.
The Donna reference bugged me as well. Assuming Donna is still Kelly's "sister-in-law" wouldn't she know what's going on in her life? I took the convo to mean that Kelly hadn't seen her in a while either.
I also only watch this dreck for the old cast (sans Nat). Still hoping for a Dylan guest spot, if the show lasts that long.
3 of 8 | Posted by Brenda Walsh | Posted on September 19, 2008 7:30 AM
Wellll, word on the street is that the current "old" cast members are a test to see how the audience responds to nostalgia. If all goes well, they will have more former cast mates on the show. Here's what I know so far:
Brenda is only signed on for a few episodes currently and then who knows.
Jason Priestley is in talks with the producers about potentially directing an episode, although I don't know if he'll actually be IN it.
Luke Perry has turned down offers to come back, and adamantly denies he'll be making a cameo...
That's as far as I've gotten, although I wouldn't be surprised is Zuckerman showed up, especially since they made a big show of her daughter going to the high school....
But then again, who knows? Minds can be changed, money can be offered, we shall see!
4 of 8 | Posted by pachita | Posted on September 19, 2008 8:50 AM
I LOVE your Arrested Development references! Lucille was sorely missed in last week's episode.
Every aerial shot of LA, especially the ones at night, look like they were lifted directly from The Hills. I'm sure the CW doesn't have the biggset budget (see: ANTM), but come on!
I thought Dixon hit Ty's car but after reading this it looks like it was just some other random kid. Guess these actors are completely interchangeable.
I think you need to advise the wardrobe department re: Brenda too. Everything she wore in this episode was completely unflattering and made her body shape just look WEIRD.
I've heard some gossip that the actress (I use that term loosely) that plays Annie is a complete diva/nightmare on the set to the cast/crew. Apparently she said something along the lines of "this is my show and everyone else is riding my coattails"...wtf?! It's been three mediocre episodes. Also heard the males were planning on staging an intervention with the leading ladies because of their weights, but Rebecca Katsopolis defended the girls and their fast metabolisms. I'm a little ashamed to have heard all this.... (but not really).
If, like me, you are still pining for the original and its classic opening song, go to youtube and enter "Colton and Aboud on 90210"...two of the guys from Best Week Ever doing a hilarious parody? impersonation? whatever? of the original theme. There's a Melrose Place one too for those who are so inclined.
5 of 8 | Posted by msu11y28 | Posted on September 19, 2008 9:00 AM
So I am totally hoping Luke Perry comes back! I was always a Brenda Dylan fan and I want Brenda to snake him back again. I love the old cast and want to see more of them... now I need to ask this again... I thought at the end of the original series, wasn't Valerie the owner of the Pit after dark? If not, who was? I think Tori Spelling should stop acting like a spoiled brat and come back on the show, who else will pay her to be on tv?
6 of 8 | Posted by tiftwinklez | Posted on September 19, 2008 11:14 AM
Why should Shannen Doherty, who was on the original show less than half the time Tori Spelling was, be paid more? I for one hope Tori comes back to the show, because she's hilarious, but I completely understand why she didn't.
Oy. I just had a mini-marathon of the whole season so far. Is it just me or is Shenae Grimes (Annie) doing her best Anne Hathaway impression? And Naomi is like the love child of Fergie, Angelina Jolie, and Cordelia Chase. And I ain't buyin' that chick as a 15 year old. No. Freaking. Way.
7 of 8 | Posted by hypnotoad | Posted on September 20, 2008 3:03 PM
HYPONOTOAD:
My guess? Shannen Doherty has more star power than Tori Spelling. More importantly, seeing the Brenda/Kelly reunion garnered a LOT of press, and therefore ratings. Frankly, she's worth a lot more to the show than Tori Spelling. Sucks for Tori but the truth hurts. People aren't interested in Tori the way they are Brenda. Her premature departure from the show left people wanting more.
8 of 8 | Posted by Spring | Posted on September 30, 2008 4:04 AM