In August 2008, Savvy filmed the pilot episode for the upcoming television series, "The Wannabes." Created and written by Doreen Spicer, she brought an L.A. team of experts to Texas to work on "The Wannabes" television project with her. Eric Dean Seaton who has directed countless episodes for the Disney Channel, including "Sonny with a Chance," "That's So Raven," Cory In The House, just to name a few directed the pilot. Richard Lyons, "on-set acting coach to the stars," including clients such Shia LaBeouf, Chris Brown, Usher, and Academy Award Winners Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson was on-set as Savvy's acting coach. Needless to say the pilot is amazingly funny and interesting. Kids and teens around the globe will fall in love with Savvy as "The Wannabes".
As part of the pilot, Savvy also filmed their new music video for "Bright Lights", produced by Michael Grant; written by Michael Grant and Savvy. The group is currently working to write and record more songs for their next CD. Stay tuned to our website for news of where you can watch the entire television series beginning in 2010 and when their next CD is released. Savvy is currently working in Howell, Michigan filming 26 episodes for their new television series "The Wannabes starring Savvy." The show has been licensed all around the world.
The Wannabes Starring Savvy
Season 1 -- Episode Synopses
Ep. 101 "The Wannabes Are Gonna Be"
Written by: Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
On their first day at Highlands Academy of the Arts, the gang gets in trouble for disobeying the strict curriculum. As punishment, they're sent to work at Moody's Sweet Shop where they meet Sarah and form "The Wannabes."
Ep. 102 – "Guys Rock, Girls Rule"
Written by: Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
Egos collide when the gang can't agree on which song to sing. Mr. Moody teaches them that everyone must work together to be successful.
Ep. 103 – Tough Cookies"
Written by: Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
The gang thinks quitting school will expedite their rise to stardom. Mr. Moody puts them through their paces, teaching them that an education is more important than fly-by-night fame and money.
Ep. 104 - "Mall Beasts"
Written by: Steve Trautman, Directed by Greg Zekowski
Mr. Moody hosts to video game competition similar to Guitar Hero called "Beasts of Rock." The boys enter the contest and revel in their new found rock 'n roll personae, an must rely on Sarah to save the day. While Mr. Moody's Sweetshop is in the middle of this musical melee, Mariah is determined to prove to Shaylen that her personality is more influential than her beauty.
Ep. 105 - "Earth Day"
Written by Jacqueline Davis, Directed by Robbie Countryman
After watching a video about global warming Mariah becomes an environmental activist. When she organizes a student revolt against Mr. Pesckow's unfriendly ecological policies, reporters visit Mariah at the sweet shop to do a story on her. Things take a dramatic turn when they report on Mr. Moody's wastefulness instead. To make matters worse for Mr. Moody, Sarah has a curious secret admirer which he does not approve of.
Ep. 106 – "All About Drew"
Written by: Arthur Harris, Directed by Richard Lyons
Drew's ego becomes unbearable when he gets a part in a commercial. He decides to leave the band, but his star falls as quickly as it rose. Meanwhile Mariah, who's watching Mr. Pesckow's phones, misplaces his niece's pet hamster and asks Andrew, Shaylen and Sarah to help track it down.
Ep. 107 – "She Drives Me Crazy"
Written by: Ray Lancon, Directed by Greg Zekowski
A girl becomes enamored with Drew after overhearing him talk in a Scottish accent. She becomes obsessed with him. After he breaks up with her, she's determined to reveal The Wannabes secret identity. Meanwhile, Mr. Moody is swamped with a convention of elderly women called "The Sunshine Ladies" and Sarah reminisces with a few former singers.
Ep. 108 "The Last Tango at Highlands"
Written by: Suzanne Gangursky, Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
Worried she'll fail her dance final, Shaylen gets a tutor, who happens to be Andrew dressed as his alter-ego, "Santiago." And when Sarah helps Alan find his iPod, she uses her detective skills to track down her dad's recipe thief.
Ep. 109 "School of Hard Knocks"
Written by George Blake, Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
Sarah gets accepted into the Highlands Academy "Prep Program" as a dance major. After Mr. Moody gives her a new cell phone, she quickly gets into trouble with Mr. Pesckow and causes problems for The Wannabes. She has a lot to learn in staying out of trouble and fitting in with The Wannabes at school.
Ep. 110 "The Candidate"
Written by: Chad Drew, Directed by Richard Lyons
Alan decides to run for class president but the popularity goes to his head and he loses focus on what's really important for the school causing a rift between he and Shaylen. Sarah comes up with an idea to help feed homeless and struggles with not getting recognition from the others.
Ep. 111 "The Plays The Thing"
Written by: George Blake, Directed by Robbie Countryman
An alumnus of Highlands Academy returns to give a sizable endowment to the school during the annual freshman play but when her prized jewels go missing, the gang must find the thief before Mr. Pesckow gives them all a life sentence to detention.
Ep. 112 "Haunted Highlands"
Written by: Chad Drew, Directed by William Dear
The gang gets trapped in the school after helping Andrew film a horror movie for a short film contest and life begins to imitate art as the gang gets "scared straight."
Ep. 113 "Dance Revolution"
Written by Arthur Harris, Directed by Alfonso Ribeiro
Andrew suspects that there's a secret society within the walls of Highlands Academy. He and the gang investigate and discover an underground dance club run by Alan. Alan explains that it's reserved for the best dancers in the school and if the gang wants to join, they have to challenge and beat one of the club's dance crews. Sarah experiences receiving special attention as Mr. Moody is called to the school cafeteria to help out.
The Wannabes starring Savvy
Season 2 -- Episode Synopses
Ep. 114 "Space Invaders"
Written by George Blake & Steve Trautmann, Directed by Robbie Countryman
When Highlands is forced to host a nearby sports academy our boys challenge them to a basketball game.
Ep. 115 "Playful Platypus"
Written by Arthur Harris, Directed by Robbie Countryman
A wealthy customer rents out Moody's Sweet Shop for her son's Australian-themed birthday party forcing the gang to dress up and entertain the unentertainable kid.
Ep. 116 "Break/Dance"
Written by Steve Trautmann & George Blake, Directed by Robbie Countryman
The Spring Dance has arrived and Andrew's been put in charge. While the gang worries about who their going to take to the dance, real problems arise when Andrew forgets to book a band. Now it's up to The Wannabes to save the dance.
Ep. 117 Whacky Manager"
Written by Suzanne Gangursky, Directed by William Dear
The gang believes that their dreams have come true when a local club owner asks them to perform at his club across town.
Ep. 118 "Indirect TV"
Written by Arthur Harris, Directed by Robbie Countryman
After Sarah is quarantined for having a mysterious illness, the only thing she can do is watch television. She begins to see her friends' lives play out in several television genres, including Drew's newfound crush on Shaylen.
Ep. 119 "Prank Wars"
Written by George Blake & Steve Trautmann, Directed by Alfonso Ribeiro
After pulling a prank on Andrew, a full-blown prank war is ignited. He and Sarah join forces to get back at the guys. Meanwhile Mariah and Shaylen get in on the pranks after both lie about auditioning for the school play.
Ep. 120 "The Plagiarist Part I"
Written by Steve Trautmann & George Blake, Directed by Robbie Countryman
Alan decides to spend the day at the carnival instead of writing his sonata. Out of time, Alan decides to steal an obscure piece off the Internet to turn in. Meanwhile, trouble arises on Sarah's first date.
Ep. 121 "The Plagiarist Part II"
Written by George Blake & Steve Trautmann, Directed by Richard Lyons
Alan and the gang reminisce over their time together at Highlands the night before a hearing that just may keep Alan in school.
Ep. 122 "Stuck in the Mall"
Written by Chad Drew, Directed by William Dear
After a petting zoo runs wild in the mall, trapping the gang in the sweet shop, the gang must deal with their fears, having fantasies about their futures.
Ep. 123 "Internet Sensation"
Written by Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, Directed by Robbie Countryman
When a video of the kids performing is accidentally uploaded to the web, their secret is jeopardized. Mr. Pesckow is on the lookout for the Highlands students he believes are in the video. Before the gang decides to come clean, several doppelganger groups appear.
Ep. 124 "Beyond The Music"
Written by Arthur Harris, Directed by Robbie Countryman
The gang argues over who is coolest of them all. They use the footage from their concert to prove it.
Ep. 125 "Classroom Musical Part 1"
Written by George Blake & Steve Trautmann
In an homage to classic and current musicals, the gang deals with the drudgery of detention through music and dance along with fellow student detainees.
Ep. 126 "Classroom Musical Part 2"
Written by Doreen Spicer-Dannelly, Directed by Robbie Countryman
The detention drama gets ramped up as Mr. Pesckow relieves our gang from their service at Mr. Moody's. They are forced to find a way back into his "bad" graces so The Wannabes as a group and can continue to perform at Mr. Moody's.
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