Catwalk (TV series)

Catwalk
Genre Musical drama
Created by Alan Levy
Written by Alison Lea Bingeman
Alan Borden
Alan Marc Levy
Frederick Rappaport
Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
William A. Schwartz
Jeff Vlaming
Directed by Jerry Ciccoritti
Steve DiMarco
Christian Duguay
Alan Erlich
Ken Girotti
Eleanor Lindo
Jorge Montesi
Bruce Pittman
Stacey Stewart Curtis
Starring Lisa Butler
Neve Campbell
Christopher Lee Clements
Keram Malicki-Sanchez
Paul Popowich
Kelli Taylor
Composer(s) David Hoffert
Paul Hoffert
Country of origin Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 49
Production
Executive producer(s) Frederick Rappaport
Producer(s) Tab Baird
Wendy Grean
Editor(s) Jaime Fowler
Lisa Grootenboer
Cinematography John Holosko
Richard Wincenty
Running time 50 minutes
Production company(s) Catrun Productions
Franklin/Waterman Productions
Distributor Claster Television (1992-1993)
MTV (1994)
Release
Original network YTV (Canada)
Syndicated (United States)
MTV (United States)
Original release October 1, 1992 (1992-10-01) – January 1, 1994 (1994-01-01)

Catwalk is a Canadian musical drama series that ran for 49 episodes on the YTV network from 1992 until 1994. The series' first season aired in syndication in the United States, while the second season aired on MTV.

Synopsis

The series was based around six twenty-something adults who formed a band named Catwalk. The episodes centered on 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 within the band.

Cast and characters

Music

The first season music was done by Rupert Gayle and Orrin Isaacs. The second season on MTV was done by Steve Tyrell (The Heights and California Dreams) and his late wife, Stephanie Tyrell (also The Heights). A soundtrack from the second season was released on Atlantic Records and also featured performances, in addition to "Catwalk" (series star Lisa Butler and singer Barry Coffing as the singing role of Frank Cafla), from former The Heights star Jamie Walters, Vonda Shepard, Buffalo Tom, The Lemonheads, and Intro.[1]

1994 Soundtrack

Catwalk: Music from the TV Series
Soundtrack album by Various
Released 1994
Genre Rock, R&B
Language English
Label Atlantic Records
Producer Steve Tyrell, except noted

Track Listing

  1. If You Want Me
  2. Life is Sweet
  3. I'm Allowed-Buffalo Tom (Produced by The Robb Brothers with Buffalo Tom)(from the album Big Red Letter Day)
  4. Drive Me-Jamie Walters (from the album Jamie Walters)
  5. Let Me Off Here
  6. Something to Cry About
  7. Ribbon in the Sky (single edit)(cover of the song by Stevie Wonder)-Intro (Produced by Nevelle Hodge)(from the album Intro)
  8. Reckless (this song was later sung by Jamie Walters and appeared on an episode of Beverly Hills 90210; the Walters' version would also turn up on his second album Ride)
  9. It's About Time-The Lemonheads (Produced by The Robb Brothers and Evan Dando)(from the album Come On Feel The Lemonheads)
  10. Love Is A Dream (featuring Vonda Shepard)
  11. You Hurt Me

Tracks 1-2, 5, 8, and 11 lead vocals by Barry Coffing
Track 6 lead vocals by Lisa Butler

Cancellation

The first season of Catwalk was rerun on YTV in Canada for four consecutive years. Season one comprised 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.

In popular culture

Award and nominations

Year Award Result Category Recipient
1994 Gemini Awards Nominated Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Jackie Richardson
Best Direction in a Dramatic or Comedy Series Jorge Montesi
Won Best Direction in a Dramatic or Comedy Series Jerry Ciccoritti

See also

References

External links

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