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* DawsonCasting: Averted by John Francis Daley (14) and, [[YoungerThanTheyLook surprisingly]], Seth Rogen (17). Downplayed with Creator/JasonSegel (19), Busy Philipps (19), Martin Starr (16), and Samm Levine (16). Played straight by Creator/JamesFranco (21) and Linda Cardellini (26).

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* DawsonCasting: Averted by John Francis Daley (14) and, [[YoungerThanTheyLook surprisingly]], Seth Rogen (17). Downplayed with Creator/JasonSegel (19), Busy Philipps (19), Martin Starr (16), and Samm Levine (16). Played straight by Creator/JamesFranco (21) and Linda Cardellini (26).(23).
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* DawsonCasting: Averted by John Francis Daley (14) and, [[YoungerThanTheyLook surprisingly]], Seth Rogen (17). Downplayed with Creator/JasonSegel (19), Busy Philipps (19), Martin Starr (16), and Samm Levine (16). Played straight by JamesFranco (21) and Linda Cardellini (26).

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* DawsonCasting: Averted by John Francis Daley (14) and, [[YoungerThanTheyLook surprisingly]], Seth Rogen (17). Downplayed with Creator/JasonSegel (19), Busy Philipps (19), Martin Starr (16), and Samm Levine (16). Played straight by JamesFranco Creator/JamesFranco (21) and Linda Cardellini (26).



** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/FiftyFifty'', ''Film/FunnyPeople'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/SteveJobs'', and, and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in ''Film/OneHundredAndTwentySevenHours''. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress'', and would go on to work together in ''Film/ThisIsTheEnd'' and ''Film/TheInterview''.

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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/FiftyFifty'', ''Film/FunnyPeople'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', ''Film/TheGreenHornet'', and ''Film/SteveJobs'', and, and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in ''Film/OneHundredAndTwentySevenHours''. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress'', and would go on to work together in ''Film/ThisIsTheEnd'' and ''Film/TheInterview''.
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** On the topic of how Sam was supposed to be tall, Daniel was supposed to be Hispanic, and Ken was supposed to have long blonde hair. Neal was supposed to be named Art Thompson, Lindsey was supposed to be 15, etc.

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** On the topic of how Sam was supposed to be tall, Daniel was supposed to be Hispanic, and Ken was supposed to have long blonde hair. Neal was supposed to be named Art Thompson, Lindsey was supposed to be 15, etc.etc.
** If the show had continued, Lindsay was going to become a performance artist Greenwich Village after high school, and then move into the adult world as a human rights lawyer. In addition, Sam would have become a member of Drama Club, Neal would have gone into Swing Choir, Bill would have transformed into a jock, Daniel would end up in jail, and Nick would enlist in the Army.
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** Had there been a [[http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2012/12/paul-feig-season-two-freaks-and-geeks second season]], Paul Feig wanted to have [[spoiler:Sam breaking with Bill and Neal to find a new group of friends, Lindsay struggling with drug addiction, Kim Kelly getting pregnant, Bill's mom marrying Coach Fredricks and Neal's parents divorcing]]. And Sam ''would'' have gotten tall; John Francis Daley grew almost a foot in the year after cancellation.

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** Had there been a [[http://www.vanityfair.com/online/oscars/2012/12/paul-feig-season-two-freaks-and-geeks second season]], Paul Feig wanted to have [[spoiler:Sam breaking with Bill and Neal to find a new group of friends, Lindsay struggling with drug addiction, Kim Kelly getting pregnant, Bill's mom marrying Coach Fredricks and Neal's parents divorcing]]. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking And Sam ''would'' have gotten tall; tall]]; [[HilariousInHindsight John Francis Daley grew almost a foot in the year after cancellation.cancellation]].
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* PeriodPiece: Deliberately set in 1980-81 to avoid the tendency of teen shows to fall into this.
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** On the production end of things, Paul Feig's later directorial credits include episodes of ''Series/TheOffice'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/NurseJackie'', and major films ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}'', ''Film/TheHeat'' and ''Film/{{Ghostbusters 2016}}''. He had only one other directing credit prior to Freaks and Geeks, although he'd been acting for years.

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** On the production end of things, Paul Feig's later directorial credits include episodes of ''Series/TheOffice'', ''Series/{{The Office|US}}'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/NurseJackie'', and major films ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}'', ''Film/TheHeat'' and ''Film/{{Ghostbusters 2016}}''. He had only one other directing credit prior to Freaks and Geeks, although he'd been acting for years.
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** Samm Levine made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'' and used ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''. Later on, he became a regular in podcasting, serving as the sidekick in ''Kevin Pollak's Chat Show'' and making frequent appearances on ''Doug Loves Movies''.

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** Samm Levine made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'' and used ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''. Later on, he became a regular in podcasting, serving as the sidekick in ''Kevin Pollak's Chat Show'' and making frequent appearances on ''Doug Loves Movies''.''Podcast/DougLovesMovies''.
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* CaliforniaDoubling: Various Los Angeles neighborhoods doubling for Michigan.
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** Jason Segel also has done some FratPack comedies, most notably ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'' and ''Film/ILoveYouMan'' with Creator/PaulRudd. He also stands out as a member of the core cast of ''Series/HowIMetYourMother''. Apatow also cast him in his next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}''.

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** Jason Segel also has done some FratPack Creator/FratPack comedies, most notably ''Film/ForgettingSarahMarshall'' and ''Film/ILoveYouMan'' with Creator/PaulRudd. He also stands out as a member of the core cast of ''Series/HowIMetYourMother''. Apatow also cast him in his next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}''.
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** John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''.

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** John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''.''Series/{{Bones}}'' and has also written the screenplays for box office hits ''Film/HorribleBosses'' and ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming''.

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* ActorAllusion: In the episode "Beers and Weirs", Bill says he always watches ''Series/{{Dallas}}'' with his mom. Bill's mom is played by Claudia Christian, whose first acting job was on Dallas.

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In the episode "Beers and Weirs", Bill says he always watches ''Series/{{Dallas}}'' with his mom. Bill's mom is played by Claudia Christian, whose first acting job was on Dallas.
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** On the production end of things, Paul Feig's later directorial credits include episodes of ''Series/TheOffice'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/NurseJackie'', and major films ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}'' and ''Film/TheHeat''. He had only one other directing credit prior to Freaks and Geeks, although he'd been acting for years.

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** On the production end of things, Paul Feig's later directorial credits include episodes of ''Series/TheOffice'', ''Series/MadMen'', ''Series/NurseJackie'', and major films ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}'' ''Film/{{Bridesmaids}}'', ''Film/TheHeat'' and ''Film/TheHeat''.''Film/{{Ghostbusters 2016}}''. He had only one other directing credit prior to Freaks and Geeks, although he'd been acting for years.
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** Among guest stars, Creator/RashidaJones plays a bullying friend of Kim's in the episode "Kim Kelly is My Friend", [[Series/VeronicaMars Wallace Fennel]] appears as a mathlete from a rival high school in "Looks and Books", and Creator/LizzyCaplan appears in the final episode.

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* PeriodPiece: Deliberately set in 1980-81 to avoid the tendency of teen shows to fall into this.



* UnintentionalPeriodPiece: Deliberately set in 1980-81 to avoid the tendency of teen shows to fall into this.
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** In "Carded and Discarded" Ken (Seth Rogen) exclaims "Canada" when given his fake Canadian ID, Seth is from Canada.
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** Samm Levine made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}} and used ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''. Later on, he became a regular in podcasting, serving as the sidekick in ''Kevin Pollak's Chat Show'' and making frequent appearances on ''Doug Loves Movies''.

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** Samm Levine made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}} ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'' and used ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''. Later on, he became a regular in podcasting, serving as the sidekick in ''Kevin Pollak's Chat Show'' and making frequent appearances on ''Doug Loves Movies''.
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* CreativeDifferences: According to one interview, SethRogen claimed that the reason the show never took off was because the TV executives all came from wealthy upbringings and, therefore, couldn't relate to the middle-class underdog mindset of the characters.
* DawsonCasting: Averted by John Francis Daley (14) and, [[YoungerThanTheyLook surprisingly]], SethRogen (17). Downplayed with JasonSegel (19), Busy Philipps (19), Martin Starr (16), and Samm Levine (16). Played straight by JamesFranco (21) and Linda Cardellini (26).

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* CreativeDifferences: According to one interview, SethRogen Creator/SethRogen claimed that the reason the show never took off was because the TV executives all came from wealthy upbringings and, therefore, couldn't relate to the middle-class underdog mindset of the characters.
* DawsonCasting: Averted by John Francis Daley (14) and, [[YoungerThanTheyLook surprisingly]], SethRogen Seth Rogen (17). Downplayed with JasonSegel Creator/JasonSegel (19), Busy Philipps (19), Martin Starr (16), and Samm Levine (16). Played straight by JamesFranco (21) and Linda Cardellini (26).
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** Busy Phillips would join ''Series/DawsonsCreek'' for its last few seasons. She would end up gaining greater acclaim as part of the main cast of ''Series/CougarTown'', for which she won a Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
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** Martin Starr also appeared briefly in ''Undeclared'' before achieving more prominent supporting roles in ''Series/PartyDown'', ''Film/Adventureland'', and ''Series/SiliconValley''.

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** Martin Starr also appeared briefly in ''Undeclared'' before achieving more prominent supporting roles in ''Series/PartyDown'', ''Film/Adventureland'', ''Film/{{Adventureland}}'', and ''Series/SiliconValley''.

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** Of the geeks, John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''. Samm Levine and Martin Starr both made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', with Starr also appearing in ''Film/PartyDown'' and getting various minor roles in movies like ''Film/{{Adventureland}}'' and ''Film/KnockedUp'', and Levine using ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''.

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** Of the geeks, John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''. ''Series/{{Bones}}''.
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Samm Levine and Martin Starr both made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', with Starr also appearing in ''Film/PartyDown'' ''Series/{{Undeclared}} and getting various minor roles in movies like ''Film/{{Adventureland}}'' and ''Film/KnockedUp'', and Levine using used ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''.''Film/InglouriousBasterds''. Later on, he became a regular in podcasting, serving as the sidekick in ''Kevin Pollak's Chat Show'' and making frequent appearances on ''Doug Loves Movies''.
** Martin Starr also appeared briefly in ''Undeclared'' before achieving more prominent supporting roles in ''Series/PartyDown'', ''Film/Adventureland'', and ''Series/SiliconValley''.
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** Linda Cardellini is ironically one of the lesser known actresses from the show, playing Velma in the live-action ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' movies and having recurring roles on ''Series/{{ER}}'' and, more recently, ''Series/MadMen'' and ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''.

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** Linda Cardellini is ironically one of the lesser known actresses from the show, playing Velma in the live-action ''Franchise/ScoobyDoo'' movies and having recurring roles on ''Series/{{ER}}'' and, more recently, ''Series/MadMen'' and ''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''.''WesternAnimation/GravityFalls''. She also appeared in a supporting part in ''Film/AvengersAgeOfUltron''.
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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/5050'', ''Film/FunnyPeople'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/SteveJobs'', and, and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in ''Film/OneHundredAndTwentySevenHours''. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress'', and would go on to work together in ''Film/ThisIsTheEnd'' and ''Film/TheInterview''.

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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/5050'', ''Film/FiftyFifty'', ''Film/FunnyPeople'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/SteveJobs'', and, and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in ''Film/OneHundredAndTwentySevenHours''. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress'', and would go on to work together in ''Film/ThisIsTheEnd'' and ''Film/TheInterview''.
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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/50/50'', ''Film/FunnyPeople'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/SteveJobs'', and, and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in ''Film/127Hours''. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress'', and would go on to work together in ''Film/ThisIsTheEnd'' and ''Film/TheInterview''.

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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/50/50'', ''Film/5050'', ''Film/FunnyPeople'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/SteveJobs'', and, and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in ''Film/127Hours''.''Film/OneHundredAndTwentySevenHours''. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress'', and would go on to work together in ''Film/ThisIsTheEnd'' and ''Film/TheInterview''.
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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/StepBrothers'', and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in 127Hours. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress''.

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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/50/50'', ''Film/FunnyPeople'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/StepBrothers'', ''Film/SteveJobs'', and, and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in 127Hours. ''Film/127Hours''. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress''.''Film/PineappleExpress'', and would go on to work together in ''Film/ThisIsTheEnd'' and ''Film/TheInterview''.
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* HeyItsThatGuy: [[Series/MysteryScienceTheater3000 Dr. Forrester]] taught high school biology, and Joel Robinson ran a clothing store.
** [[Film/TheSandlot Squints]] became a bully.
** Conversely, [[Franchise/BackToTheFuture Biff Tannen]] went from bully to coach.
** [[Creator/ShiaLaBeouf Shia LaBeouf]] used to be the school mascot.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Lindsay is [[WesternAnimation/GravityFalls Wendy Corduroy]].
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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/StepBrothers'', and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in 127Hours. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress''.

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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/StepBrothers'', and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''{{Undeclared}}'', ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in 127Hours. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress''.



** Of the geeks, John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''. Samm Levine and Martin Starr both made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''{{Undeclared}}'', with Starr also appearing in ''Film/PartyDown'' and getting various minor roles in movies like ''Film/{{Adventureland}}'' and ''Film/KnockedUp'', and Levine using ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''.

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** Of the geeks, John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''. Samm Levine and Martin Starr both made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''{{Undeclared}}'', ''Series/{{Undeclared}}'', with Starr also appearing in ''Film/PartyDown'' and getting various minor roles in movies like ''Film/{{Adventureland}}'' and ''Film/KnockedUp'', and Levine using ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''.
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* HeyItsThatVoice: Lindsay is [[WesternAnimation/GravityFalls Wendy Corduroy]].
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* TheCastShowoff: John Francis Daley's accomplished dance moves were shown off during the mirror scene in "Looks and Books".
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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''GreenHornet'', and ''Film/StepBrothers'', and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in 127Hours. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress''.

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** Creator/SethRogen and James Franco went on to star in many films. Rogen starred in ''Film/KnockedUp'', ''GreenHornet'', ''Film/GreenHornet'', and ''Film/StepBrothers'', and was brought back by Apatow for his other (failed) TV venture, ''{{Undeclared}}'', becoming part of Apatow's ProductionPosse. Franco, meanwhile, got recognition in the SamRaimi Creator/SamRaimi ''Film/SpiderManTrilogy'', ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful'', ''Film/RiseOfThePlanetOfTheApes'', and was nominated for an Oscar in 127Hours. The two were reunited in ''Film/PineappleExpress''.



** Of the geeks, John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''. Samm Levine and Martin Starr both made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''{{Undeclared}}'', with Starr also appearing in ''PartyDown'' and getting various minor roles in movies like ''Film/{{Adventureland}}'' and ''Film/KnockedUp'', and Levine using ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''.

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** Of the geeks, John Francis Daley has done a number of movies and TV shows, most notably ''Series/{{Bones}}''. Samm Levine and Martin Starr both made cameo appearances in Apatow's next show, ''{{Undeclared}}'', with Starr also appearing in ''PartyDown'' ''Film/PartyDown'' and getting various minor roles in movies like ''Film/{{Adventureland}}'' and ''Film/KnockedUp'', and Levine using ''Freaks and Geeks'' to convince Creator/QuentinTarantino (a fan of the show) to cast him in ''Film/InglouriousBasterds''.
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* CreativeDifferences: According to one interview, SethRogan claimed that the reason the show never took off was because the TV executives all came from wealthy upbringings and, therefore, couldn't relate to the middle-class underdog mindset of the characters.

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* CreativeDifferences: According to one interview, SethRogan SethRogen claimed that the reason the show never took off was because the TV executives all came from wealthy upbringings and, therefore, couldn't relate to the middle-class underdog mindset of the characters.

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