Melrose Place, launched in 1992 as a companion to Beverly Hills, 90210, became a hit in its own right. Initially aiming for a realistic portrayal of 20-something life in Los Angeles, it soon evolved into a soapier, equally popular counterpart to 90210.
The Unauthorized Melrose Place Story
The 1990s TV series "Melrose Place" was born out of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and quickly became a hit, deviating from its initial intention to realistically portray young adulthood in Los Angeles.
