Hyperion Bay

Hyperion Bay is an American drama television series that ran for one season on The WB[1] from September 21, 1998 to March 8, 1999. The series was partially filmed in Humboldt County, California, in the cities of Trinidad, Eureka, and Ferndale.

Hyperion Bay
GenreDrama
Created byJoseph Dougherty
Written by
  • Joseph Dougherty
  • Wendy Goldman
  • Bernard Lechowick
  • Frank South
  • Jeffrey Stepakoff
  • Ed Strange
Directed by
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme
  • "I Will Wait" performed by Hootie & the Blowfish (episodes 3-10)
  • "Hard Times Come Easy" performed by Richie Sambora (episodes 10-17)
ComposerMichael Tavera
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes17
Production
Executive producers
  • Joseph Dougherty
  • Frank South
Producers
Running time45–48 minutes
Production companies
Release
Original networkThe WB
Original releaseSeptember 21, 1998 (1998-09-21) –
March 8, 1999 (1999-03-08)

Synopsis

The series centers around Dennis Sweeny (Mark-Paul Gosselaar)[2] who, after a successful career in the computer software business, returns home to open a local division for the company he works for. The series follows the drama when the new meets the old in the little coastal town of Hyperion Bay, California.

Cancellation

According to series writer and co-producer Jeffrey Stepakoff, early into Hyperion Bay's run the network told producers to make the show more hip and with a quicker pace. When series producer and creator Joseph Dougherty refused, he was fired by Warner Bros, and former Melrose Place producer Frank South was brought in to retool the series. Carmen Electra was added to the cast as Sarah Hicks, a character modeled after Heather Locklear's character, Amanda Woodward, on Melrose Place.[3][4]

The changes did not improve ratings and The WB canceled Hyperion Bay in February 1999, with the last episodes airing in March 1999.[5]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date
1"Pilot"Joseph Dougherty & Ellen S. PressmanJoseph DoughertySeptember 21, 1998 (1998-09-21)
2"The Cookie Crumbles"Perry LangJoseph DoughertySeptember 28, 1998 (1998-09-28)
3"Static"Nick MarckBernard LechowickOctober 5, 1998 (1998-10-05)
4"Family Business"Bethany RooneyJeffrey StepakoffOctober 12, 1998 (1998-10-12)
5"Temptation and Responsibility"Nick MarckEd StrangeOctober 19, 1998 (1998-10-19)
6"Some Common Words and Phrases"Bethany RooneyWendy GoldmanOctober 26, 1998 (1998-10-26)
7"Save the Last Dance for Me"Sharron MillerBernard LechowickNovember 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)
8"House Guests and Fish"Michael RhodesWendy GoldmanNovember 16, 1998 (1998-11-16)
9"The Rope"Sharron MillerJeffrey StepakoffNovember 23, 1998 (1998-11-23)
10"Young and on Fire"Bethany RooneyFrank SouthJanuary 25, 1999 (1999-01-25)
11"Truth or Consequences"Michael Ray RhodesBernard LechowickJanuary 27, 1999 (1999-01-27)
12"The Takeover"Jefferson KibbeeWendy Goldman & Jeffrey StepakoffFebruary 1, 1999 (1999-02-01)
13"Strange Days"Stephen CraggKris DobkinFebruary 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)
14"Valentine's Bay"Bethany RooneyFrank SouthFebruary 15, 1999 (1999-02-15)
15"With Friends Like These..."Jefferson KibbeeBernard LechowickFebruary 22, 1999 (1999-02-22)
16"A Matter of Trust"UnknownUnknownMarch 1, 1999 (1999-03-01)
17"The Weight of the World"UnknownUnknownMarch 8, 1999 (1999-03-08)

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Recipient Result
1999 Young Artist Award Best Performance in a TV Drama Series – Guest Starring Young Actress Olivia Marsico Nominated

References
  1. Barnhart, Aaron (July 30, 1998). "Don't Believe the 'Hyperion'". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  2. Reichardt, Nancy (October 7, 1998). "Nick's perfect life begins to unravel in developments on WB's 'Hyperion Bay'". Corpus Cristi Caller-Times. Retrieved 29 May 2022.
  3. Stepakoff, Jeffrey (2007). Billion-Dollar Kiss: The Kiss That Saved Dawson's Creek and Other Adventures in TV Writing. Gotham. p. 200. ISBN 978-1-59240-295-3.
  4. Stepakoff, Jeffrey (2007). Billion-Dollar Kiss: The Kiss That Saved Dawson's Creek and Other Adventures in TV Writing. Gotham. p. 202. ISBN 978-1-59240-295-3.
  5. Wolk, Josh (1999-02-05). "My Buddy Guard". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2009-03-21.
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