Student Bodies (TV series)
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Student Bodies is a syndicated television
comedy program that was produced in Montreal
, Quebec
, Canada
from 1997 to the end of 1999. While a live-action series, animations are used throughout as thoughts and imaginations. The segments are usually dark and comical.
Though the show enjoyed much bigger success in Canada, the show was originally made for the American market under the distribution of 20th Television
and aired on many Fox affiliated stations for one year. The show aired in Canada on CBC Television
, Global
and YTV. It has been called "an imitation of Saved by the Bell
" by critics, and featured an ensemble cast of high school students at Thomas A. Edison High School
.
), the protagonist of the show, was the cartoonist
for the high school newspaper publication of the same name as the show, which rivaled the official school paper led by Victor Kane (Miklos Perlus
). In the first season, Cody had an ongoing rivalry with Victor, the weaselly editor of the Student Voice, but became friends after the staff of the "Student Voice" joined "Student Bodies".
The audience regularly saw his thoughts on the show's current situation in the form of his cartoons, a technique that has been used on other shows such as Lizzie McGuire
. His cartoons were also often used as scene and location transitions, as a continuation of the current live scene, and in the opening and closing sequences. Another main source of Cody's cartoon drawings were his relationships with his girlfriends throughout the series, who included "Student Bodies" editor Emily Roberts (Nicole Lyn
) and fellow member Grace Vasquez (Victoria Sanchez
), and other characters including "transition" girlfriend Holly Benson (Katheryn Winnick
) and Kim McCloud (Jennifer Finnigan
), who became a main character in the third season.
Others in the cast included Erin Simms, who played Morgan McKnight in the first season and was the object of Chris Sheppard's (Ross Hull
) infatuation, before he and Margaret "Mags" Abernathy (Katie Emme McIninch) became a couple on the show. Jessica Goldapple played Francesca "Flash" Albright, the photographer loyal to Victor, and Mark Taylor
played Romeo Carter, who became Emily's boyfriend after Cody and Emily broke up. Romeo and Emily break up near the end of the show's final season. Staff at Edison High included vice-principal Mrs. Morton, played by Michelle Sweeney
.
Television syndication
In broadcasting, syndication is the sale of the right to broadcast radio shows and television shows by multiple radio stations and television stations, without going through a broadcast network, though the process of syndication may conjure up structures like those of a network itself, by its very...
comedy program that was produced in Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
from 1997 to the end of 1999. While a live-action series, animations are used throughout as thoughts and imaginations. The segments are usually dark and comical.
Though the show enjoyed much bigger success in Canada, the show was originally made for the American market under the distribution of 20th Television
20th Television
20th Television is an American television production and syndication company that was formed in 1992 by 20th Century Fox Film Corporation, a division of the Fox Entertainment Group, part of News Corporation....
and aired on many Fox affiliated stations for one year. The show aired in Canada on CBC Television
CBC Television
CBC Television is a Canadian television network owned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the national public broadcaster.Although the CBC is supported by public funding, the television network supplements this funding with commercial advertising revenue, in contrast to CBC Radio which are...
, Global
Global Television Network
Global Television Network is an English language privately owned television network in Canada, owned by Calgary-based Shaw Communications, as part of its Shaw Media division...
and YTV. It has been called "an imitation of Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell is an American television sitcom that aired between 1989 and 1993. The series is a retooled version of the 1988 series Good Morning, Miss Bliss, which was itself later folded into the history of Saved by the Bell...
" by critics, and featured an ensemble cast of high school students at Thomas A. Edison High School
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
.
Characters
Cody Anthony Miller (Jamie ElmanJamie Elman
Benjamin David "Jamie" Elman is a Canadian American actor best known for his leading roles of Cody Miller on Fox’s Student Bodies and Luke Foley in NBC’s American Dreams.-Career:...
), the protagonist of the show, was the cartoonist
Cartoonist
A cartoonist is a person who specializes in drawing cartoons. This work is usually humorous, mainly created for entertainment, political commentary or advertising...
for the high school newspaper publication of the same name as the show, which rivaled the official school paper led by Victor Kane (Miklos Perlus
Miklos Perlus
Miklos Perlus is a Canadian actor and screenwriter. He played Peter Craig on Road to Avonlea and later was co-winner of a Canadian Screenwriters Award for an episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation.- Filmography :...
). In the first season, Cody had an ongoing rivalry with Victor, the weaselly editor of the Student Voice, but became friends after the staff of the "Student Voice" joined "Student Bodies".
The audience regularly saw his thoughts on the show's current situation in the form of his cartoons, a technique that has been used on other shows such as Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire is an American teen sitcom which premiered on the Disney Channel on January 12, 2001 and ended February 14, 2004. A total of 65 episodes were produced and aired. Its target demographic was preteens and adolescents...
. His cartoons were also often used as scene and location transitions, as a continuation of the current live scene, and in the opening and closing sequences. Another main source of Cody's cartoon drawings were his relationships with his girlfriends throughout the series, who included "Student Bodies" editor Emily Roberts (Nicole Lyn
Nicole Lyn
Nicole Lyn is a television actress. She is known for her role in Student Bodies, a Canadian teen comedy series.-Biography:...
) and fellow member Grace Vasquez (Victoria Sanchez
Victoria Sanchez
Victoria Sanchez is a Canadian actress. She is well known for her role as Grace Vasquez on the Canadian series Student Bodies, which aired from 1997 to 1999. She left the cast in the second season...
), and other characters including "transition" girlfriend Holly Benson (Katheryn Winnick
Katheryn Winnick
Katheryn Winnick is a Canadian film and television actress.-Life and career:Etobicoke-born Winnick, who is of Ukrainian descent and speaks fluent Ukrainian, has appeared in numerous studio films including Paramount's Failure to Launch and New Line's Amusement.She has guest starred in multiple...
) and Kim McCloud (Jennifer Finnigan
Jennifer Finnigan
Jennifer Christina Finnigan is a 3-time Daytime Emmy Award winning Canadian actress, perhaps best known for her role as Bridget Forrester in the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful from 2000 to 2004. She appeared in the ABC sitcom Better with You.-Biography:Finnigan was born in Montreal...
), who became a main character in the third season.
Others in the cast included Erin Simms, who played Morgan McKnight in the first season and was the object of Chris Sheppard's (Ross Hull
Ross Hull
Ross Hull is a Canadian actor and television personality perhaps best known for his role as Gary, the leader of the Midnight Society, on the television series Are You Afraid of the Dark?....
) infatuation, before he and Margaret "Mags" Abernathy (Katie Emme McIninch) became a couple on the show. Jessica Goldapple played Francesca "Flash" Albright, the photographer loyal to Victor, and Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor (actor)
Mark Taylor is a Canadian actor. Taylor is predominately known for his roles as Romeo in Student Bodies, and Kwest in Instant Star...
played Romeo Carter, who became Emily's boyfriend after Cody and Emily broke up. Romeo and Emily break up near the end of the show's final season. Staff at Edison High included vice-principal Mrs. Morton, played by Michelle Sweeney
Michelle Sweeney
Michelle Sweeney is a Canadian actor and jazz singer.Her film credits include The Company of Strangers, Eye of the Beholder, The Art of War, Stardom and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind....
.
Trivia
- The show was produced in Montreal and was broadcast in English; there was a translation called Vice-Versa, and appeared on VRAK.TVVRAK.TVVRAK.TV is a Canadian French language Category A specialty channel aimed at youth audiences. VRAK.TV is currently owned by Astral Media.-History:...
. - The show's opening theme song (as well as the opening credits sequence) changed after the first season, to a more orthodox theme song. This new theme song remained until the end of the series.
Episode guide
This is the correct order of the episodes.- Season 1 (1997–1998)
- 1. Disco Cody
- 2. Monsieur Cody
- 3. The Bully
- 4. Date With Morgan
- 5. All Hallow's Eve
- 6. Scheming Victor
- 7. Mags' Dark Side
- 8. Cody For President
- 9. Tutor's Pet
- 10. The Holiday Show
- 11. Time Capsule
- 12. Mags' Birthday
- 13. Cyrano De Edison
- 14. Goop
- 15. Victor In Love
- 16. Valentine's Day
- 17. Date-A-Rama
- 18. Secret Admirer
- 19. Mags' Rags
- 20. Career Day
- 21. Secret Weapon
- 22. Flash
- 23. Cody Presley
- 24. Bad Girl Emily
- 25. Grounded For Life
- 26. Tanya
- Season 2 (1998–1999)
- 27. The Trial
- 28. A New Beginning
- 29. The Waitress
- 30. The Road Trip
- 31. Cody Moves In
- 32. Dating Game
- 33. A Perfect Mags
- 34. The Boys of Edison
- 35. Permission
- 36. Boss Cody
- 37. New Year's Eve
- 38. The Holdup
- 39. The Game Show
- 40. The Teacher
- 41. Snowed In
- 42. Babe Magnet
- 43. Victor Moves In
- 44. Double Date
- 45. Goodbye Grace
- 46. The Test
- 47. Detention
- 48. Cheer Up, Cody
- 49. The T-Shirt
- 50. Gay Friend
- Season 3 (1999)
- 51. New Friends (aka New Guys)
- 52. Stand-Up Chris
- 53. The Junior Prom
- 54. The Blow-Up
- 55. Dead Men Don't Go To Edison (aka Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid)
- 56. Kiss and Tell
- 57. After High School
- 58. Romeo Hurts His Knee (aka Romeo's Wounded Knee)
- 59. Time to Try
- 60. Victor Gets Drunk
- 61. Chris' Death
- 62. Romeo's Old Friend
- 63. The Break-Up
- 64. The Reunion
- 65. The Triangle