Although it was prematurely pulled off the air after one 18-episode season, Freaks and Geeks remains a cult hit, gaining a copious amount of fans over the last 15 years and even a TV Land award.
Judd Apatow and Paul Feig created the short-lived, 1999 NBC series that was cancelled after only 12 of 18 episodes aired. After coming to an abrupt end, the show was honored for its 15th anniversary at the TV Land Awards, bringing the all-star cast back together--although some never lost touch.
Seth Rogen, Jason Segal, Linda Cardellini, Martin Starr, Samm Levine and Busy Philipps were all in attendance, missing the presence of James Franco, John Francis Daley and other essential cast members. Casts from Ally McBeal and The Wonder Years also reunited at the Sabban Theatre, reports E! Online.
"We spent all of our time concentrating on the human emotions," Feig said, notes Variety. "It wasn't about references to the '70s and the '80s, it was really about the human condition at that time of your life. I think those emotions are the same two thousand years ago as they are two thousand years from now. I think that's why it hasn't gotten dated."
With an over-abundance of pressure to reboot the fan-favorite series or make a movie, Feig doesn't have any plans to pick up where he left off with the Weirs and their respective high school friends, the freaks and the geeks.
"I think 'Freaks and Geeks' may just be set in amber for now," Feig said. "I don't think I could afford the cast. They're all too big now."
Martin Starr played one of Sam Weir's two best friends, Bill Haverchuck, and is overtly thankful for his time spent on Freaks and Geeks. "It was a unique experience," Starr said. "Now I know that from 15 years of working on sets. At the time, I took it for granted in a way that I know not to now. The intentions behind the show were so genuine and sincere." Starr can be seen on the HBO hit series, Silicon Valley.
