''Hull High'' (also known as ''Hull Street High'') is an American

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television series which aired on

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from August 20 to December 30, 1990. The series was created and executive produced by Gil Grant.

Synopsis

''Hull High'' told the story of Cordell Hull High School, a hip, racially diverse high school in an urban area. The series involved elements of

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(the ongoing and evolving relationships among teachers and students), humor, and musical dance numbers. Episodes featured The Hull High Devils, something of a rap

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, whose songs related to the episode's plot. The main adult character was history teacher John Deerborn (

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). Similar to

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'' (which premiered a month after ''Hull High''), the series' format proved unsuccessful and ''Hull High'' was canceled after six episodes due to low ratings (a total of nine episodes were produced, leaving three unaired).

Production notes

The series was filmed at

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. The musical numbers were choreographed by

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and

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(who also directed episodes). Songs for ''Hull High'' were written by

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, and Brock Walsh.

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served as the series' music producer.

Cast

as John Deerborn *

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as Donna Breedlove * George Martin as Emery Dobosh * Harold Pruett as Cody Rome * Mark Ballou as Mark Fuller * Marty Belafsky as Louis Plumb *

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as Mr. Fancher *

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as D.J. * Cheryl Pollak as Camilla * Trey Parker as Hull High Devil Rapper * Phillip DeMarks as Hull High Devil Rapper * Carl Anthony Payne II as Hull High Devil Rapper * Lawrence "G.Love E" Edwards as Hull High Devil Rapper * Bryan Anthony as Hull High Devil Rapper *

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as Straight Girl * Mark David as Mark * Holly Fields as Michelle *

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as Mr. Brawley * Rowdy Metzger as Randy * Daniel Fusaro as John McCoy

Episodes

Awards and nominations

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* * {{epguides, id=HullHigh 1990 American television series debuts 1990 American television series endings 1990s American comedy-drama television series 1990s American high school television series 1990s American musical comedy television series 1990s American teen drama television series American English-language television shows Television series about educators American television series about teenagers Television series by ABC Studios Television shows set in Los Angeles NBC comedy-dramas