Catwalk is a Canadian musical drama series that ran for 49 episodes on the YTV network from 1992 until 1994. The series' first season aired in syndication in the United States, while the second season aired on MTV.
Synopsis
The series was based around six twenty-something adults who formed a band named Catwalk. The episodes centered on the band's personal relationships and struggles to land a record deal, while also featuring their musical performances in nightclubs. Their main gathering place was a downtown loft. Singer/guitarist Johnny Camden was at the focus of the show; it was in his loft where the band gathered to rehearse. Relationships were also a major part of the show; there were two couples within the cast, as Daisy dated the group's manager Billy K., and Mary dated the drummer Jesse. Their relationship was somewhat groundbreaking, as Mary was biracial and Jesse was white. The relationship was tumultuous and the couple broke up before the end of the first season. The show had a somewhat post-apocalyptic flavour, with Blade Runner-style burning oil barrels, dark and ambient lighting, flashing white lights that pass through blinds, giving the show a futuristic look. The second season featured a new character, Maggi, who in the first season became briefly involved with lead guitarist Johnny Camden causing tension within the band.
Cast and characters
Lisa Butler as Sierra Williams, the strong-willed lead singer; she would take over keyboards in addition to singing after Daisy left during the second season
Neve Campbell as Daisy McKenzie, the naive keyboard player
Christopher Lee Clements as Addie "Atlas" Robinson, the tough-guy rapper
Paul Popowich as Jesse Carlson, the band's drummer who has rebelled against his wealthy family
Keram Malicki-Sanchez as Johnny Camden, the fiercely driven leader and guitarist
Kelli Taylor as Mary Owens, the sensitive but tough bassist and background singer; in the second season she, along with Jesse, would take control of the band after Johnny left
J. H. Wyman as Billy K, the band's manager, a nightclub owner with shady dealings
David Lee Russek as Frank Cafla, an alcoholic singer with a great voice
Nicole de Boer as Maggie Holden, a later girlfriend for Billy-K after Daisy left
Rob Stefaniuk as Benny Doulon, a guitarist who took Johnny's place in the band
The first season of Catwalk was rerun on YTV in Canada for four consecutive years. Season one comprised 24 episodes. The majority of the second season episodes were never aired due to a licensing conflict between MTV Networks and the original creator of the show, Adam Kidron, and remain unseen.
