Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher (also known as Nick Freno) is an American sitcom television series starring comedian Mitch Mullany that aired on The WB from August 28, 1996, to May 3, 1998.
The series was created and executive produced by Dennis Rinsler and Marc Warren, who drew on their own experiences as former teachers in New York City. They based the title character on their elementary school music teacher and friend, John Freno.
Cast Main Tutorial staff Mitch Mullany as Nick Freno Portia De Rossi as Elana Lewis (1996–1997) Clinton Jackson as Mezz Crosby Reggie Hayes as Mezz Crosby (pilot episode only) Charles Cyphers as Al Yaroker Stuart Pankin as Kurt Fust (1996–1997) Jane Sibbett as Dr. Katherine Emerson (1997–1998)
Students Ross Malinger as Tyler Hale (1996–1997) Jonathan Hernandez as Orlando Diaz (1996–1997) Cara DeLizia as Sarah (1996–1997) Arjay Smith as Jared (1996–1997) Kyle Gibson as Davey Marcucci (1996–1997) Andrew Levitas as Marco Romero (1997–1998) Christina Vidal as Sophia Del Bono (1997–1998) Blake Heron as Jordan Wells (1997–1998) Malinda Williams as Tasha Morrison (1997–1998) Giuseppe Andrews as Miles Novacek (1997–1998)
Recurring Mila Kunis as Anna-Maria Del Bono Sid Newman as Phil Sussman
Series overview
Nick Fresno is an aspiring actor who takes a job as a substitute teacher, first at a middle school and then in the second season at a high school, until he gets his big break.
Episodes
Season 1 (1996–97)
Season 2 (1997–98)
Ratings Season Network Season premiere Season finale Rank Viewers(in millions) 1 The WB August 28, 1996 May 11, 1997 #142 3.0 2 September 7, 1997 May 3, 1998 #172 1.9
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient Result1997Young Artist Awards Best Family TV Comedy Series Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher Best Performance in a TV Series – Young Ensemble Cara DeLizia, Kyle Gibson, Jonathan Hernandez, Ross Malinger, and Arjay Smith 1998 ALMA Award Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Jonathan Hernandez
Reception
Entertainment Weekly noted that while the show was in last place in the ratings much of that had to due to both the competition and that the WB network was not as wildly distributed as other networks.
WB entertainment chief Garth Ancier stated the show was partially renewed for the second season on the networks belief in the lead actor.
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