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Eric Hollywood

Episode Number: 108    Season Num: 5    First Aired: Friday March 20, 1998    Prod Code: B759
Eric's Shakespearean acting debut is a rousing success; but when he's recruited by ABC, he soon finds out that Hollywood can be a tough town.

Meanwhile, Shawn and Jack have chicken pox. Topanga plays nurse, but Shawn doesn't want her around.

Cast and Crew

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Writer: Barbie Feldman Adler
Director: Alan Myerson
Star: Matthew Lawrence (Jack Hunter (Seasons 5+)),  William Daniels (George Hamilton Feeny),  Will Friedle (Eric Randall Matthews),  Danielle Fishel (Topanga Lawrence-Matthews (Seasons 2+)),  Ben Savage (Cornelius A. 'Cory' Matthews),  Rider Strong (Shawn Patrick Hunter),  Lindsay Ridgeway (Morgan Matthews (Seasons 4+)),  William Russ (Alan Matthews),  Betsy Randle (Amy Matthews)
Guest Star: Robert Clohessy (Matt Frazier),  Aubrey Morris (Profesor Cookmand),  Deborah Kellner (Judy),  Marshall Raduziner (Dylan),  David Jacobs (David),  Rachel Jacobs (Rachel),  Joshua Jacobs (Joshua),  Dylan McCracken (Dylan),  Claire McCracken (Claire),  Ron Harper (Man #1),  Jordan Bowers (Man #2),  Matt Kirkwood (Paramedic),  Jake Thomas (Writer)

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Quotes

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Eric: OK, in retrospect it might have been foolish of me to consider paste the nail's silent cousin; but you live, you learn. (edit)
Eric (trying out for the show): Ouchie-migouchie, little bro! If I can't find my lucky tube socks, I shall never pass the astronaut test! (edit)
Mr. Feeny: You call this a classroom? There are only 9 desks! Are we supposed to believe there are only 9 students in the whole class?
Matt: Well, actually camera angles will make it appear to be more.
Mr. Feeny: That's diabolical. (edit)
Alan: The real tragedy tonight is that William Shakespeare couldn't be here to see how good you are!
Eric: Oh, he'll come tomorrow. I mean, we're here all week.
Alan: Unbelievable. (edit)
Topanga (to Shawn): I care about being your friend. (Jack enters the room) Jack! What happened to your face?!
Jack: Apparently she doesn't care about being my friend. (edit)

Trivia

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The show "Kid Gets Aquainted with the Universe" is an obvious self-parody of the series. The living room set is the same as the Matthews house. The actors' names are parodies of the Boy Meets World actors' names. Rider Strong is Schnyder Strong, and Ben Savage is Ben Sandwich. (edit)

Allusions

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Title: Eric Hollywood

The title may be a reference to the 1991 Michael J. Fox movie, Doc Hollywood. (edit)
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Community Reviews (5)

 
10.0
Perfect
Eric Hollywood
"Well written"
Totally funny!
Continue » Posted Jul 31, 2007 10:57 pm PST
8.0
Great
Eric Hollywood
"Series classic"
After Eric gives a surprisingly strong performance in a Shakespeare play, he lands a role on the show "Kid Gets Acquainted with the Universe." But Hollywood isn't all it's cracked up to be. Meanwhile, Topanga takes care of a sick Shawn and Jack.
Continue » Posted Jul 28, 2007 7:29 am PST

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9.4
Superb
Eric Hollywood
"Exactly why I watch this series"
An obvious parody of Hollywood coupled with Topanga taking care of a pair of ill brothers does well.
Continue » Posted Aug 23, 2006 3:32 pm PST
5.5
Mediocre
Eric Hollywood
"Average"
Very, very funny! I loved the actors personalities and I can't get enough of the inside jokes.
Continue » Posted Apr 23, 2006 1:23 am PST

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4.0
Poor
Eric Hollywood
"Bottom of the barrel"
Eric gets hired by ABC to star in a new tv series.
Continue » Posted Aug 17, 2005 5:45 pm PST
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Season Number: 5
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