'My So-Called Life' creator Winnie Holzman reflects on the short-lived teen drama and its legacy on the show's 30th anniversary.
Writer Winnie Holzman reflects on the iconic TV show's decades-long legacy and its powerful impact on viewers on the 30th anniversary of the premiereJP Mangalindan is a Senior Writer for TV at PEOPLE. He joined PEOPLE in May 2023. JP's work has previously appeared in publications like
Holzman's writing resonated with fans who identified with the Liberty High School students thanks to each character's depth and complexity. "I was interested in the idea that there are these stereotypes that one takes on, these personas that one often is labeled in high school," Holzman tells PEOPLE exclusively on the 30th anniversary of the premiere. "Like the good girl, the slutty girl, the bad boy, the smart kid, the nerdy kid.
Despite only lasting one season, the show lived on in syndication and is now streaming, earning a new generation of fans. Holzman says she's "grateful” that people "still feel connected" to the show.
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