21 Jump Street was a popular crime TV series that aired from 1987 to 1991, featuring police officers who go undercover in high school to catch potential criminals. It was filmed in Vancouver and starred Johnny Depp, who initially turned down the role. The show tackled issues such as drug abuse, racism, and homophobia. Other notable cast members included Holly Robinson, Peter De Luise, Frederic Forrest, and Richard Grieco. The show’s title refers to the address of the old church that housed the juvenile crime unit.
21 Jump Street was a crime television series that originally aired on the Fox Television Network from 1987 to 1991. The show was created by Stephen J. Cannell and Patrick Hasburgh. 21 Jump Street centered on police officers who look younger than they are in order to work undercover in high school as part of a juvenile crime unit.
The hour-long 21 Jump Street was filmed near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It featured Johnny Depp, who said he signed on for six years because he thought the show would only last a year. At first, Depp turned down the part and Jeff Yagher was cast as Officer Tom Hanson. But 21 Jump Street co-creator Patrick Hasburgh really wanted Depp and asked him again to play the role and that time Depp agreed. The scenes with Yagher had to be re-shot.
The pilot episode of 21 Jump Street aired on April 12, 1987 in two parts, but on the same night. The show was a hit and ran for five seasons. Storylines revolved around issues such as child abuse, drug abuse, drinking, racism and homophobia. The idea behind the Special Juvenile Crimes Unit was to catch potential criminals while they were still in high school to try and keep them from becoming career criminals. Public service announcements, featuring cast members of 21 Jump Street talking about the main issue of a particular episode, often followed the show.
Holly Robinson, Peter De Luise, Frederic Forrest and Richard Grieco were some of the other notable names on 21 Jump Street besides Depp. Holly Robinson sang lead on the show’s theme song with Peter De Luise and Johnny Depp providing backing vocals. Richard Grieco’s character Agent Dennis Booker became part of the show in season three. Grieco was originally supposed to be just a guest star, but his character was so popular that a spin-off was created. The show was simply called Booker and was only produced for one year, 1989-1990, before Fox canceled it.
The title, 21 Jump Street, refers to the address of the old church that housed the juvenile crime unit on the show. Peter De Luise played Doug Penhall and the role of Holly Robinson was Judy Hoffs. Johnny Depp wanted to give up the role of Tom Hanson by the third year when he received film offers. Depp’s lawyers managed to help him escape his 21 Jump Street contract after the fourth year.
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