Blossom is an American sitcom broadcast on NBC from January 3, 1991 to May 22, 1995. The series stars Mayim Bialik as Blossom Russo, a teenage girl living with her father and two brothers. It was created by Don Reo. The series began with Blossom's mother having left the family to pursue her own life and career; the show concentrated on the family's attempts to adjust. Blossom's father, Nick, a session musician who was frequently between gigs and tours, was played by Ted Wass. Her oldest brother Anthony is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict who eventually became a paramedic. Joey , the... other brother, is a fairly stereotypical "dumb jock," known for the drawn-out delivery of his catchphrase, "Whoa!" Her mother, Maddy Russo, was played by Melissa Manchester. Blossom's best friend Six LeMeure also plays a significant part in her life. Six, an especially fast talker, was best known for her tendency to ramble. Blossom also frequently received advice from celebrities in fantasy scenes, such as Mr. T, Hugh Hefner, Phylicia Rashad, David Schwimmer, ALF, and Will Smith. The pilot episode of Blossom was taped in the spring of 1990.
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| On the air: | January 3, 1991-May 11, 1995 |
| Number of seasons: | 5 |
| Network: | NBC |
| Producer: | Paul Junger Witt, Don Reo, Allan Katz |
| Genre: | Comedy |