Teen Drama Links for November 30, 2021

Did you know there’s a real Dawson Creek?

Dawson Creek — not to be confused with “Dawson’s Creek” — is a city in British Columbia. This Canadian locale was incorporated first as a village in 1936 and then as a city in 1958. In other words, it existed decades before The WB premiered a teen drama with a very similar name.

The city is named after an actual creek that itself is named after George Mercer Dawson, a Canadian scientist. As of 2016, its population totaled more than 12,000 — much bigger than Capeside! The area is served by multiple media outlets, which is primarily why I’m writing about it today.

Over the years, my “Dawson’s Creek” Google alert has flagged stories here and there about Dawson Creek the city rather than “Dawson’s Creek” the show. But over the last couple of weeks, something else has started to happen. Google is sending me article after article published online by the Dawson Creek Mirror.

The publication isn’t new — it dates back to 1980 — but it must be ranking differently on Google because it’s suddenly all up in my Google Alerts. Just for kicks, I decided to keep a tally for the last week. From the morning of November 23 through the night of November 29, I received 30 separate “Dawson’s Creek” Google Alerts that contained a total of 46 Dawson Creek Mirror articles.

That’s not the only wire Google Alerts has crossed. Earlier this year, my “The O.C.” alert occasionally started turning up stories about “Law & Order: OC” — that is, “Law & Order: Organized Crime.” And ever since “Selling the OC” was announced earlier this month, articles about that are getting caught in my Google Alert filter too.

Of course, for years I’ve been getting served content from the OC Register, and I tend to also get news stories out of Bangladesh when “the OC,” or the “officer in charge,” is cited. So now we’ll just add the Dawson Creek Mirror to the mix.

If only all of these articles were about “Dawson’s Creek” and “The O.C.” instead.

Teen Drama Links for November 30, 2021

• “‘Bridgerton’ And 34 More Of The Biggest TV Shows In 2021 That I’m Curious If You Liked Or Not” (BuzzFeed)

• “25 Actors Who Gave It Their All (And More) During These Heartbreaking And Memorable TV Scenes” (BuzzFeed)

• “14 TV Character Deaths That Ruined An Entire Series And 14 Movie Deaths That Messed Up A Whole Film” (BuzzFeed)

• “38 TV Couples That Fans Weren’t Sure They Should Like At First, But They Eventually Fell In Love With” (BuzzFeed)

• “Hollywood Is Allergic To Casting Actual Teenagers, So I Pulled Together All The Real Teenagers In Teen TV Shows And Movies That I Could Find” (BuzzFeed)

• Leftover Thanksgiving stories involving the teen dramas…

  • “That One Time… ‘Gossip Girl’ Made The Quintessential Thanksgiving Episode” (Nylon)

  • “9 of the Best Thanksgiving-Themed TV Episodes You Can Stream Right Now” (Distractify)

  • “The 20 best Thanksgiving-themed TV episodes” (Yardbarker)

  • “19 Best Thanksgiving TV Episodes and Specials Ever (Photos)” (The Wrap)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ is the only Thanksgiving content these Twitter users need” (Mashable)

  • “18 Mouthwatering Thanksgiving Dinners From Our Favorite TV Shows” (E! Online)

  • “Every TV Show Needs a Good Holiday Episode” (The Cut)

• Hanukkah stories involving the teen dramas…

  • “The Best Hanukkah TV Episodes” (Looper)

  • “The Best Hanukkah TV Episodes From ‘Rugrats,’ ‘Friends,’ ‘The O.C.’ and More” (TVLine)

  • “‘A kind of glue that helps hold us together’: Jewish leaders talk about ‘Chrismukkah’” (The Standard-Times)

  • “What to watch on Hanukkah: eight shows for eight nights” (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

  • “Hanukkah Quotes From TV Shows Like ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ ‘Friends,’ And ‘The O.C.’” (Elite Daily)

• “The 2021 Gift Guide for TV Lovers” includes “Beverly Hills, 90210 - The Ultimate Collection.” (Paste)

  • I explained back in January why I wouldn’t purchase it… (TDW)

• Tiffani Thiessen (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Mark-Paul Gosselaar reflected on the original “Saved by the Bell” and discussed the revival. (BuzzFeed)

  • If you’re interested in Thiessen’s character: “‘Saved by the Bell’ EPs on Rethinking Kelly’s ‘College Years’ Arc, Revisiting Spinoff for New Slater/Jessie Scene” (TVLine)

• Marisol Nichols (Wendy, Beverly Hills, 90210) opened up about “Going Undercover to Stop Human Trafficking.” (The Hollywood Reporter)

• “Chucky,” featuring Christine Elise (Emily, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Barbara Alyn Lind (Deb, One Tree Hill), has been renewed by SYFY and USA. (Deadline)

  • Lind is the mom of Emily Alyn Lind (Audrey, Gossip Girl spinoff) and appears on “Chucky” with one of her other daughters, Alyvia Alyn Lind.

• Vanessa Lachey (Camille, BH90210) and husband Nick Lachey are on the cover of the December 6 issue of People. (People)

• “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Gossip Girl” were questions on last Thursday’s “Jeopardy.” (J! Archive)

• “Alma Hotter: The Sexiest College TV Shows on Streaming” includes “Dawson’s Creek” and the original “Gossip Girl.” (Decider)

• Characters and actors from “Dawson’s Creek” and “One Tree Hill” are showcased in “10 unforgettable characters who made Wilmington a TV destination.” (StarNews Online)

• Jon Feldman (co-executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) was named showrunner of the new FOX series “Monarch.” (Deadline)

• Joshua Jackson (Pacey, Dawson’s Creek) and wife Jodie Turner-Smith discussed their new J. Crew campaign and Jackson’s long-ago one with the “Dawson’s Creek” cast. (E! Online)

• Julie Bowen (Gwen, Dawson’s Creek) joined Jimmy Fallon for a sketch on “The Tonight Show.” (YouTube)

• Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek) did a lot of press before participating in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the National Dog Show…

  • “Busy Philipps on the Thanksgiving Tradition She’s ‘Obsessed’ With” (Parade)

  • “Busy Philipps on Naming Her Dog After Chelsea Peretti’s ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Role: She’s ‘Funny’” (People)

  • “Busy Philipps on why her dog is like a third child” (Today)

  • “Busy Philipps on Her ‘National Dog Show’ Fandom and Beloved Pooch Gina Linetti” (TV Insider)

  • “Love the National Dog Show? So Does Busy Philipps” (NBC Philadelphia)

  • “Busy Philipps on What She’s Learned in the Year Since Her Kid Came Out as Nonbinary” (Entertainment Tonight)

  • “Busy Philipps on Why She Thinks ‘Freaks and Geeks’ Has Revival Potential” (TV Insider)

    • “Dawson’s Creek” is also discussed in that one! But not in terms of a revival, fortunately.

• A follow-up to TD worlds colliding the other week: “Busy Philipps says her criticism of Chris Pratt’s controversial Instagram post was ‘reduced to a headline’” (Insider)

• Here are “10 Actors You Who [sic] Totally Forgot Guest Starred on The O.C.” (TVOvermind)

• Films with stars from “The O.C.,” “One Tree Hill,” and “90210” are highlighted in “The 21 Best Christmas Movies of 2021 — from Cheerful New Flicks to the Cheesiest Rom-Coms.” (Elle)

  • Related: 2021 Holiday Movies with Teen Drama Stars (TDW)

• Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill) has a new song called “Snow” that played during the closing credits of An Unexpected Christmas. (Broadway World)

• Kate Voegele (Mia, One Tree Hill) shared her “Northeast Ohio must-haves ahead of concert at MusicBox CLE.” (WKYC)

• Meet the “‘Gossip Girl’ Obsessives Still Shopping Blair’s Closet.” (Vogue)

• Sylvia Weinstock, who appeared in two episodes of the original “Gossip Girl,” died last week at age 91. (The Washington Post)

• Stories about the “Gossip Girl” spinoff, some including spoilers…

  • “Head of the Class” (Television Academy)

  • “Inside Line: Scoop on ‘Chicago P.D.,’ ‘Yellowstone,’ ‘Gossip Girl,’ ‘Wonder Years,’ ‘L&O: OC,’ ‘Manifest,’ ‘La Brea’ and More” (TVLine)

  • “On ‘Gossip Girl,’ Books Are The New Designer Bags” (Bustle)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot: 5 Things That Need to Happen in Part 2” (Newsweek)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’s Showrunner Spills on the Cameos and Secrets to Come” (Decider)

    • Key line: “There are four returning cast members from the previous version of the show, and so that’s something to look forward to.”

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ showrunner on the midseason Thanksgiving return: ‘Every secret is going to come out in the worst possible way’” (Entertainment Weekly)

  • “HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl’ Creator on That 16-Person ‘Maximum Drama’ Thanksgiving Dinner Scene” (The Wrap)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Boss Talks Directing Chaotic Thanksgiving Episode, Including Those ‘Dark and Disturbing’ revelations” (TVLine)

  • “When Is ‘Gossip Girl’ Back? Showrunner Joshua Safran on What To Expect Next” (Newsweek)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Fans Have Tasted Caviar, We Will Not Settle for Catfish” (Newsweek)

    • That is a GREAT headline.

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Reboot: Here’s Every Reference Made to the Original — So Far” (The Wrap)

  • “Where is ‘Gossip Girl’ Filmed? Showrunner Shares ‘Gorgeous’ Locations” (Newsweek)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ Showrunner on Julien and Zoya’s Devastating Discovery and Kate’s Big Mistake” (The Wrap)

  • “‘Gossip Girl’ EP on [Spoiler]’s Send-Off in Episode 7: ‘That Story Is Over, But...’” (TVLine)

  • The show is briefly discussed in “The Whiplash & Stagnation Of 2000s Nostalgia.” (Nylon)

  • And the show provides some fashion inspiration in “Outerwear Inspiration from the Most Stylish Movies and Shows of 2021.” (L’OFFICIEL)

  • ICYMI: REACTION: Gossip Girl Spinoff Episodes 7, 8 & 9 (TDW)

    • My reaction to the final three episodes likely won’t post until this weekend.

• Stories about Jordan Alexander (Julien, Gossip Girl spinoff)…

  • “‘Gossip Girl’s Jordan Alexander Tries 9 Things She’s Never Done Before” (Allure)

  • “Star of HBO Max’s ‘Gossip Girl’ reboot shares parallels with her character” (NBC News)

  • “‘UnWrapped’ Podcast: ‘Gossip Girl’ Star Jordan Alexander on Embarrassing Fashion Fails and Addressing ‘Privilege’ on Screen” (The Wrap)

  • “Jordan Alexander on ‘Gossip Girl’” (Karen Hunter Show)

• Lily Collins (Phoebe, 90210) is on the cover of Vogue Australia’s December issue, in which Darren Star (creator, Beverly Hills, 90210) praises “her charm, her beauty, her light, dynamic personality.” (Vogue Australia)