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''Melrose Place'' was originally an ensemble drama [[Spin-Off|spun off]] from ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''. The series, produced by [[Aaron Spelling]], focused on a set of attractive twentysomethings living in an apartment complex. The ratings were tepid, but as the storylines became more sensational and over-the-top, the show found a dedicated audience.
The original cast included Grant Show, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Andrew Shue, Josie Bissett, and Doug Savant (Savant played Matt, one of prime time's first regular characters to be openly gay
''[[Melrose Place]]'' may be the quintessential [[Guilty Pleasure]]. A ''[[Seinfeld]]'' episode saw Jerry repeatedly denying he watched it, until his policewoman girlfriend made him take a polygraph exam, under which he snapped and admitted his addiction.
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* [[But Not Too Gay]]: The token gay character Matt Fielding wasn't allowed to kiss on screen.
* [[Everybody Has Lots of Sex]]
* [[Fake Guest Star]]: Heather Locklear.
* [[Hair of Gold]]: Alison.
* [[Hooker with a Heart of Gold]]: Sydney.
* [[Invisible to Gaydar]]: Matt.
* [[Poorly-Disguised Pilot]]:
* [[Positive Discrimination]]: Matt, the most altruistic character, is gay.
* [[Prime Time Soap]]
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* [[Shirtless Scene]]
* [[Smug Snake]]: Several, with Michael Mancini being the most notable.
* [[Spin-Off]]:
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