Greek (2007 - 2011)

About Greek

"Greek" is an American comedy-drama television series that aired on ABC Family from July 9, 2007, to March 7, 2011. The series revolves around students in the fictitious Cyprus-Rhodes University (CRU), who partake in its school's fraternities and sororities.

Production

Created by Patrick Sean Smith, “Greek” was produced by Piller /Segan /Shepherd and was distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television. The show was filmed in Los Angeles, California.

Actors

• Scott Michael Foster played Cappie and excellently portrayed his character's charming, laid-back, fun-loving personality
• Spencer Grammer starred as Casey Cartwright, the popular, attractive sorority sister with a strong determination
• Jake McDorman as Evan Chambers, who was portrayed as wealthy and privileged yet had deeper character layers and personal struggles
• Amber Stevens West played Ashleigh Howard, Casey's best friend, with a bubbly and loyal persona
• Dilshad Vadsaria took on the role of Rebecca Logan and depicted the complex dynamics of a president’s daughter trying to fit into the fraternity- dominated culture

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show features many pop culture references and meta-humor
• None of the main characters are freshmen, which is rare for a college-focused show
• The series was inspired by creator Patrick Sean Smith's own fraternity experience
• Actors Scott Michael Foster and Jake McDorman would later both appear in another ABC sitcom, "Manhattan Love Story"

Awards

"Greek" didn't win any major awards but was positively appreciated by critics and audiences for its representation of college life.

Quotes

• "Do you know what happens when you go against the family?" - Ashleigh
• "Close your eyes. Picture your dream house. Now add a moat and some mermaids. Welcome to ZBZ!" - Casey
• "Well, you can't choose your parents, but you can choose your family." - Cappie

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music, "Our Time Now," is by the Plain White T’s
• The series featured tracks by artists such as The Fray, The Kooks, and Florence + The Machine.
• "All The World (I Tell Myself)" by Correatown and "Hard to Live in the City" by Albert Hammond Jr. are other memorable songs from the show