Now I’m not sure how many people were on the ‘Saved by the Bell’ train, but I definitely was. The retro 90s show is a vital spark into teen sitcoms (OC, One Tree Hill, Gossip Girl, etc.) that we watch religiously these days. I used to pray to Zach Morris…maybe.
The cast of ‘Saved by the Bell’ has come back for an awesome reunion photo on the cover of People magazine that I think will bring a tear to many eyes across North America. Screech (Dustin Diamond) is missing in action, but the rest of the cast looks thrilled to be back together... it is a cover photo though.
Now all they need is one final season,‘Saved by the Bell: Putting my acting career on hold to collect my GED!’
Retro Television Reunions
‘Saved by the Bell' Cast Takes Comeback Photo for People
Trend Themes
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