I might liken my initial response to the pseudo-question posed by David A. Smith in his paper entitled: “The end of theoretical orientations?” to that which I experienced when rumors of Zack and Kelly’s “real life break-up” triggered heated discussion between network reps as to whether or not this was “The end of Saved By The Bell.”
As you can imagine, this news caused quite the frenzy among Saved By The Bell (SBTB) fans. This is not to say that the mounting tension among the cast members went unnoticed following the dissolution of the hit musical sensation, Zack Attack. While it appeared on the surface that Zack was happy to assume the role of talent manager for the all girl group, Hot Sundae, I would contend that things were never quite the same with “the crew.” It seemed as though they were on the divide…Zack (ie. integration), Slater (standardized practice), Lisa (managed care) and Screech (eclecticism) on one side, Jessie (structure) and Kelly (voted most popular), and perhaps, Milo (the middle school hall monitor who represents historical precedence) on the other.
What can be done? Do the network execs really think that they can "send Jessie to rehab” and Kelly to “Paris on a modeling scholarship" and things will all be ok? Do they really think that Tory, the motorcycle-riding, leather jacket-wearing “hot girl” who keeps Zack and Slater in line, can cut it? As I recall, Tory wasn't even a very good dancer. And where, might I ask, has Mr. Belding been this whole time? We haven’t so much as heard him say: “Hey, hey, hey, hey…”
Alas, if the analogy between SBTB and theoretical orientation stands, what can we expect? Well, the “New Class” may not be so great...and “The College Years” may introduce us to some pretty wacky characters, and while SBTB may ultimately be canceled, we will always have the reruns. Every morning from 7:00 to 9:00 on TBS...and don't you forget it.
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