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Recess a popular animated series that takes place at Third Street School and tells of the exciting lives of six friends: T.J. Detweiler, the fearless leader; Vince LaSalle, the sports jock; Mikey Blumburg, the poet; Gretchen P. Grundler, Third Street's resident genius; Ashley Spinelli, the toughest girl in school; and Gus P. Griswold, the new kid.

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06x03 Mundy, Mundy / Lost Leader Aired: Nov. 04, 2001

Randal recruits the Tylers, the Ashleys' little brothers, to help him snitch. [continue reading]

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Recess is Canceled/Ended
The show had 6 seasons and 77 episodes air between 1997 and 2001.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 13, 1997
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
30 min.
Aired:
1997 - 2001
To-Date:
6 Seasons
77 Episodes
Network
ABC TV Network

Character Guide

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Series Fun Facts

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  • Since their original airings, the 4 episodes from season 6 have never been shown as a rerun since.
  • The look of the principal was based on movie critic, Gene Shalit.
  • Spinelli's first name is Ashley. She was once indoctrinated into the "Ashleys" as Ashley S. But her overall distain for the snobbish Ashleys enforced her desire to only be called…
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    Spinelli's first name is Ashley. She was once indoctrinated into the "Ashleys" as Ashley S. But her overall distain for the snobbish Ashleys enforced her desire to only be called Spinelli.
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