Catwalk (TV series)

infobox television
show_name = Catwalk


caption =Opening sequence of "Catwalk"
rating = PG
format = Drama
runtime = 50 minutes
(per episode)
director = Jerry Ciccoritti
Alan Erlich
creator = Alan Levy
starring = Neve Campbell
Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Paul Popowich
Kelli Taylor
Lisa Butler
Christopher Lee Clements
country = CAN
network = Syndicated
first_aired = October 1, 1992
last_aired = January 1, 1994
num_episodes = 49
list_episodes =
imdb_id = 0103384
tv_com_id = 3226

"Catwalk" is a Canadian television series that ran for 49 episodes on the YTV network from 1992 until 1994. It also aired briefly on MTV. The series is noted for being the first regular starring role for the then-unknown actress Neve Campbell. [ [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000117/ IMDb credits for Neve Campbell] ]

ynopsis

The series was based around six twenty-something adults who formed a band named Catwalk. The episodes centered around the band's personal relationships and struggles to land a record deal, while also featuring their musical performances in nightclubs. Their main gathering place was a downtown loft.

Singer Johnny (Keram Malicki-Sanchez) was at the focus of the show; it was in his loft where the band gathered to rehearse. Relationships were also a major part of the show; there were two couples within the cast, as Daisy (Neve Campbell) dated the group's manager Billy K., and Mary (Kelli Taylor) dated the drummer Jesse (Paul Popowich). Their relationship was somewhat groundbreaking, as Mary was biracial and Jesse was white. The relationship was tumultuous and the couple broke up before the end of the first season.

The show had a somewhat post-apocalyptic flavour, with "Blade Runner"-style burning oil barrels, dark and ambient lighting, flashing white lights that pass through blinds, giving the show a futuristic look.

The second season featured a new character, Maggi (Nicole de Boer), who in the first season (in the episode "Toxic Love") became briefly involved with lead guitarist Johnny Camden causing tension between the band.

"Catwalk" caused some controversy when it first aired in Canada. The series was broadcast on YTV, a cable channel for children, but the program contained sex and violence, so some criticized the series as inappropriate for the network. [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103384/trivia IMDb trivia for "Catwalk"] ]

Cast and Character Descriptions

*Lisa Butler as Sierra Williams, the strong-willed lead singer.
*Neve Campbell as Daisy McKenzie, the naive keyboard player.
*Christopher Lee Clements as Addie "Atlas" Robinson, the tough-guy rapper.
*Paul Popowich as Jesse Carlson, the band's drummer who has rebelled against his wealthy family.
*Keram Malicki-Sanchez as Johnny Camden, the fiercely driven lead singer and guitarist.
*Kelli Taylor as Mary Owens, the sensitive but tough background singer.
*J.H. Wyman as Billy K, the band's manager, a nightclub owner with shady dealings.

Cancellation

The first season of "Catwalk" was rerun on YTV in Canada for four consecutive years. Season one comprised of 24 episodes. The majority of the second season episodes were never aired due to a licensing conflict between MTV Networks and the original creator of the show, Adam Kidron, and remain unseen.

DVDs

To date, there have been no announced plans to release "Catwalk" on DVD.

In Popular Culture

*In 1992, a Connecticut-based band also named Catwalk sued over the right to use the name. [cite news | title = A Struggling Band Whose Name Gained Fame Before Its Music | publisher = "The New York Times" | date =1998-11-28 | url =http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9E0CEEDD143CF93BA15752C1A964958260&n=Top%2FReference%2FTimes%20Topics%2FSubjects%2FC%2FCopyrights | accessdate =2007]

Award and Nominations

Gemini Awards

*Nominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Jackie Richardson (1994)
*Nominated: Best Direction in a Dramatic or Comedy Series, Jorge Montesi (1994)
*Won: Best Direction in a Dramatic or Comedy Series, Jerry Ciccoritti (1994)

References

External links

* [http://www.pulpanddagger.com/movies/c_b.html The Great Canadian Guide to the Movies & TV]