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Beverly Hills, 90210: It's a Totally Happening Life

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Two talking stars narrate an account of the gang's events during the week before Christmas. Brenda, Kelly and Dylan decide to be friends, but the arrangement falls apart after both girls make out with Dylan. Andrea is accepted to Yale, but gets dumped by her boyfriend. Nikki tells Brandon that she is moving back to San Francisco. Brandon and Andrea share a kiss while watching "It's a Wonderful Life," but accuse each other of thinking about their exes. David is depressed about his mother's move to Portland and the fact that he will be left behind when everyone graduates. Everyone tries to back out of a trip to distribute gifts at an elementary school, but Donna and Mrs. Teasley force them to attend. Steve, who is forbidden from extracurricular activities as part of his probation, drives to the school on his own. The talking stars must prevent a fatal accident involving the school bus and a drunken garbage man, but divine intervention seems their only hope. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Karen Rosin Charles Rosin

Director:: Richard Lang

Stars:: Shannen Doherty (Brenda Walsh (seasons 1 - 4)); Carol Potter (Cindy Walsh (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise)); Jennie Garth (Kelly Marlene Taylor); Jason Priestley (Brandon Walsh (episodes 1 - 247)); Brian Austin Green (David Silver); Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders); Luke Perry (Dylan Michael McKay (episodes 2 - 154, 249 - 296)); Tori Spelling (Donna Marie Martin); James Eckhouse (Jim Walsh (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise)); Mark D. Espinoza (Jesse Vasquez (season 5, recurring previously)); Gabrielle Carteris (Andrea Zuckerman (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise))

Recurring Role:: Mark Kiely (Gil Meyers); Dana Barron (Nikki); Denise Dowse (Yvonne Teasley)

Guest Star:: Robert Costanzo (Clarence (Talking Star #1)); Bonnie Urseth (Miriam (Talking Star #2)); Seth Dillon (Kid #1); Jeffrey Licon (Kid #2); Marcus Toji (Kid #3)

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Music:
Joy to the World
Time to Be Lovers by Michael McDonald and Chaka Khan
Jingle Bells (performed by West Beverly Madrigals)
Deck the Halls (performed by West Beverly Madrigals)
Little St. Nick by the Beach Boys
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At the 1993 Young Artist Awards, Dana Barron won the award for Best Young Actress Recurring in a Television Series. Cory Tyler was nominated for Best Young Actor Recurring in a Television Series. The series also received a special award for Favoring Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series. edit »
Beverly Hills, 90210 received a 1993 Golden Globe nomination for Best TV Drama. Jason Priestley was also nominated for Best Actor in a Television Drama. edit »

Brenda: Brandon, do you have any pull with the year book editor? Because I have two nominations for the most conniving - Kelly Taylor and Dylan Mckay. edit »

The enire episode is a spoof of "It's a Wonderful Life" edit »

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It's a Totally Happening Life
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