CW Remaking MELROSE PLACE

1 Now that a new version of 90210 is posting decent numbers for the CW, it was probably only a matter of time before the net dusted off MELROSE PLACE as well. Insiders confirm that the CW and CBS Paramount Network TV are exploring the possibility of revisiting MELROSE, much in the same way it recently returned to Beverly Hills' famed zip code. MELROSE PLACE was a spin-off of the original BEVERLY HILLS, 90210. Both shows helped rejuvenate Aaron Spelling's career in the 1990s, turning the TV icon once again into one of TV's biggest hitmakers. The two shows were even paired together on Fox's Wednesday night schedule during MELROSE'S first two years of existence, before MELROSE became a Monday night staple. MELROSE PLACE ran on Fox from 1992 through 1999, and notably turned into a hit sudser after Heather Locklear joined the cast as the scheming Amanda Woodward. Show also starred Grant Show - most recently seen on CBS Par's "Swingtown" - as well as Courtney Thorne-Smith, Andrew Shue, Thomas Calabro and Josie Bissett. The show also further the careers of DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES stars Marcia Cross and Doug Savant. MELROSE later cast members included Rob Estes - who now stars as the father on the new 90210. Sources stress that the MELROSE discussions are still early. But network and studio execs have been quipping about such a move ever since 90210 scored big opening numbers on the CW.