There really is nothing new under the California sun. A reprisal of that other 90210-era Aaron Spelling powerhouse, Melrose Place, is on its merry way back to our TV screens...
CW and CBS network reps confirm to the Associated Press that they're in talks to remake the show, which originally aired from 1992 to 1999 on Fox. The show would debut in the 2009-10 TV season, spokesman Paul Hewitt said Tuesday.
The announcement comes on the heels of Beverly Hills 90210's success, which has boosted CW's performance among women 18 to 34 by 46 percent on Tuesday nights. -- Us Weekly
First of all, we didn't actually know 90210 was doing that well but, you know, good for them. Second, given our much discussed frustrations with the aforementioned 90210, we're more than a little skeptical about round two of MP. That said, we always loved Andrew Shue, and it was just a matter of time before shoulder pads made a comeback at H&M. CW, all we ask is this: First, please, please, please pick a cast that can carry the soapy dramatics of that kind of show with more finesse than the new class of West Beverly High. We know you'll do your best. Second, get Heather Locklear; don't call Courtney Thorne Smith. Honestly, it'll be better for everyone.