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New '90210' not going to be 'cheese fest'

Aug 12, 2008
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New "90210" show's producers are alums of "Freaks and Geeks" Show will be grounded in reality, they say, though targeted at young demographic Show brings back several original "90210" cast members TORRANCE, California (AP) -- "Gutter balls only, please!" someone yells during a rehearsal at the Lucky Strike bowling alley for the CW's new series "90210." So co-stars Jessica Stroup and Shenae Grimes downplay their bowling skills. The new version of "90210" will be edgier and less preachy than the original, say producers. The spin-off on the fabled '90s teen drama premieres September 2 (8 p.m. EDT). If the show mimics the hot bodies, hip fashion and angst-ridden affluence of "Beverly Hills, 90210," it will also play edgier and less preachy, says co-executive producer Gabe Sachs. "Look, we're not stupid," Sachs says. "We know... [read full story]                    

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