The Heights A Star Ain't Nothing But a Ball O' Gas (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV Episode | Drama, Music

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The Heights

A Star Ain't Nothing But a Ball O' Gas (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV Episode | Drama, Music

Stan has an interview with the Chicago Conservatory. Jimmy Bindizi gets Dizzy a deal on an engagement ring. JT helps Hope with her song and has continuing problems with his father. Alex and Rita's relationship develops.

Directors

John Nicolella | Sandy Smolan

Writers

Eric Roth (created by) | Tony Spiridakis (created by)

Producer

Jim Hershleder

Composer

Steve Tyrell

Cinematographer

Tobias A. Schliessler (as Tobias Schleissler)

Editor

Stephen Michael

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Edit Released

Updated Sep 3, 1992

Release date

Sep 3, 1992 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 cast members

Name	Known for
Ray Aranha Mr. Mike Mr. Mike See fewer	Maid in Manhattan (2002)
Alex Désert Stan Lee Stan Lee See fewer	Swingers (1996)
Ken Garito Arthur 'Dizzy' Mazelli Arthur 'Dizzy' Mazelli See fewer	BlacKkKlansman (2018)
Cheryl Pollak Rita MacDougal Rita MacDougal See fewer	Pump Up the Volume (1990)
Donnelly Rhodes Harry Abramowitz Harry Abramowitz See fewer	Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Charlotte Ross Hope Linden Hope Linden See fewer	Drive Angry (2011)
Shawn David Thompson J.T. Banks J.T. Banks See fewer	Yemeniettes (2014)
Zachary Throne Lenny Wieckowski Lenny Wieckowski See fewer	Flushed Away (2006)
Tasia Valenza Jodie Abramowitz Jodie Abramowitz See fewer	Metal Gear Solid (1998)
Jamie Walters Alex O'Brien Alex O'Brien See fewer	Quantum Leap (1989)
Mark Acheson Tommy Tommy See fewer	Elf (2003)
Alan Blumenfeld Sam Morris Sam Morris See fewer	Heroes (II) (2006)
Barry Cullison Smitty Banks Smitty Banks See fewer	Cold Case (2003)
Johnny Cuthbert Sean MacDougal (as Jon Cuthbert) Sean MacDougal (as Jon Cuthbert) See fewer	John Tucker Must Die (2006)
Duncan Fraser Mac MacDougal Mac MacDougal See fewer	The Exorcism of Emily Rose (2005)
Iris Quinn Dr. James Dr. James See fewer	Magic Stocking (2015)
Jerry Wasserman Jimmy Bandisi Jimmy Bandisi See fewer	Watchmen (2009)
Meredith Bain Woodward Chick MacDougal Chick MacDougal See fewer	The Heights (1992)