In fact, the kids were more of a secondary storyline.
In honor of the show’s anniversary, I went back and rewatched the pilot that started it all.
Their relationship gave off a Mr. Feeny-esque vibe that would later disappear from the series.

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Tina was the school art teacher who couldn’t seem to take a compliment.
She didn’t seem to serve much of a purpose.
They probably just needed more teachers, considering they were originally telling the adults' story.
Specifically, A.C. Slater, Kelly Kapowski, and Jessie Spano were nowhere to be seen.
Well, he was always there.
Let’s just say The Max was a big upgrade.
We also don’t get to see any of those amazingwrestling onesies.
what he’d just lied about.
Although in the pilot, he was still a (lovable) liar.