Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 25, 1999, NBC debuted the high school comedy "Freaks and Geeks" as part of its new fall season. Thus began a saga of independent vision, creative freedom and corporate ...

James Franco, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini, Seth Rogen, John Francis Daley, Martin Starr and Samm Levine in 'Freaks and Geeks'. NBC/Courtesy Everett Collection Although it lasted only one season, ...

James Franco, Jason Segel, Linda Cardellini and Seth Rogen in "Freaks and Geeks," left, and Issa Rae in "Barbie." Allison Jones, the casting director for "Barbie," was a child when the iconic doll ...

Following in the footsteps of father Lawrence Kasdan, director Jake Kasdan has carved out a successful career alternating between movies and television, with a focus on comedy. He directed the “Freaks ...

Freaks and Geeks is a true cult classic, but there's another teen comedy series that those fans should check out. Judd Apatow's Freaks and Geeks was a short-lived teen comedy drama created for NBC.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marc Berman is a New York-based reporter who covers media. FREAKS AND GEEKS — Season 1 Gallery — Pictured: (l-r) James Franco as ...

Even though it was canceled during its first season, “Freaks and Geeks” still lives on 25 years later, much to the amazement of Royal Oak native and show creator Paul Feig. “I think it’s honest. It’s ...