Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. The series i believe there were something like 26 episodes created and produced by martin tahse, winning him a slew of awards, was really unique in that it was. Though later featured as an episode of the abc afterschool special series, this show debuted october 4, 1981, almost two years. The american broadcasting company coined the term after school special in 1972 with a series of madefortelevision movies, usually dealing with controversial or socially relevant issues, that were generally broadcast in the late afternoon and meant to be viewed by schoolage children, particularly teenagers. Watch the abc afterschool special season 17, episode 1 date rape. For more than 25 years, the after school specials educated and entertained young tv viewers while dealing with issues that included child abuse, teen pregnancy, drug addiction, aides, hate crimes, students rights, sexual harassment, anorexia, homelessness, divorce. Kids growing up in my generation got to see the likes of anthony kiedis. Then she befriends a boy in the same situation, and the future suddenly looks brighter for both of them. The abc afterschool special season 3 episode 2 the bridge of adam rush. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials. A relaxed place to share and discuss lesser known media. The abc afterschool special tv show season 3 episodes.
Abc afterschool specials april 24, 1985 promo youtube. Watch the abc afterschool special season 25, episode 3 teenage confidential. The horrible honchos abc after school special 1977 starring kim richards by retrowoman68. Little starring richard more news with les nessman sanders, the. I use to watch these on abc, one show was called my friend soup. Abc afterschool special daddys girl alicia elise neal, 16, and younger brother blake sharif rashed know nothing but what they remember about their longgone dad, and hardworking. Read similar booksselect books by the same author, in the same series, on the same.
Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Season 14 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The abc afterschool special season 10 episode 1 she drinks a little she drinks a little. The abc afterschool special an acclaimed series of daytime specials for young people that explores a range of topical issues, including sex, substance abuse, race relations and divorce. Eventually students chunk numbers and draw four large blocks. Abc after school specials 1975 screamers retro flashbacks. P shown above, favorites include the red room riddle, the ghost of thomas kempe, the jokes on mr.
Click this link to tv shows on dvd to find out which shows have been included in the two volumes that have already been released and in the four scheduled to come. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenager. Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows. The abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from 1972 to 1997, usually in the late afternoon on week days. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. The abc afterschool special season 9 episode 6 run, dont walk. Watch the abc afterschool special season 25, episode 2 me and my hormones. Over the limit is the fifth episode of the eighteenth season of abc afterschool specials, and the one hundred twentysecond episode overall starring. Usa abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. Clip from a live tv special in japan commemorating the midnight transition of japanese national railways, privatized and broken up into 7 regionalfocused companies, into the new jr group jr. Track the abc afterschool special season 2 episodes. Nov 16, 2004 several of abc s afterschool specials from the mid1970s have been released on dvd and in nifty packages that resemble the trapper keepers we all carried to school back then. The abc afterschool special tv show season 6 episodes.
Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various. Eventually, cindy sees that her mother indeed has a serious drinking problem and needs help. Meanwhile a recovering teenage alcoholic struggles to stay sober when an old drinking buddy shows up. Season 2 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. A teenage girl does not know how to deal with being in a wheelchair, after an accident leaves her paralyzed. If parents wondered why their kids seemed so quiet and depressed at the dinner table, perhaps they should have looked no further than what was showing on abc at 4. Jun 09, 2011 abc afterschool specials june 9, 2011 10. In fact, they aired until the fall 1995spring 1996 season, which was the 25th and last season for the abc afterschool specials.
Watch all 7 the abc afterschool special episodes from season 7,view pictures, get episode information and more. The abc afterschool special season 7 episode guide on. Abc after school special, cbs wizard of oz 1986 by moderately neato. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes. Watch the abc afterschool special season 18, episode 6 the perfect date. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. A pretty girl named samantha is raped by a high school heartthrob named gary on their first date.
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Similar to both abc afterschool special and the abc saturday superstar movie, the abc weekend special differed in that it was primarily aimed at younger viewers. The subtle brilliance of the after school special by marisa meltzer slate july 20, 2006. Larry elikann 18 episodes, 19731980 arthur allan seidelman 5 episodes, 19791981 richard c. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from. In temptations the gang prepares to go their separate ways as the summer comes to a close. What really got me to be honest was the way cool packaging of the dvd with the locker case that flips open to show the dvds inside.
Aug 04, 2018 for those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. Santiagos america is listed or ranked 20 on the list the best episodes of. The abc afterschool special season 11 episode guide on. We believe in providing an exceptional childcare program for children of varying ages, kindergarten through the eighth grade. Additionally, document any impact the show has had on society, and merchandise that may have resulted from the show, such as toys, games, etc. Track the abc afterschool special season 6 episodes. Professional development for afterschool staff new york 21st. A young puerto rican new york boy thinks his mother wants to move back to her homeland, so he takes a job as an errand boy for a smalltime hood to pay for the move back to her caribbean homeland. The abc after school specials were a great treat and as i was just 11 years old when they premiered in 1972 i have seen most of the episodes prior to.
Poverty, shattered dreams, helpless elderly, juvenile crime. Abc weekend special is a weekly 30minute american television anthology series for children that aired saturday mornings on abc from 1977 to 1997, which featured a wide variety of stories that were both liveaction and animated. Thats what cindys friends try to convince her as she denies that her mother may be a flatout alcoholic. This section should be well cited using neutral and reliable sources that discuss the reaction of both critics and the viewing audience to the show. Jun 22, 2011 abc afterschool specials 1 include characters seth 1 bobbie 1 include relationships include additional tags drama 1 character development 1 other tags to. After school specials season 1 episode 1 four letter word. Richardson, panchito gomez, alma beltran, richard lieberman, richard bennett.
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The abc afterschool special season 1 episode 1 the last of the curlews. Season 6 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997. Liveactionanimation special featuring michel legrand in a true story about the bird that inspired him while studying at the paris conservatory of music. Track the abc afterschool special season 14 episodes. Track the abc afterschool special season 3 episodes. May 31, 2009 this feature is not available right now. Eventually, cindy sees that her mother indeed has a. Available now for the first time on home video and dvd at an affordable price. I had forgotten their existence up until that moment, yet i began shouting out lines verbatim at my computer screen. High school narc clip 1985 afterschool special with nancy travis, viggo mortensen. Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your watchlist and rate your favorite movies and tv shows on your phone or tablet. Jan 15, 2010 memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s. Tv time the abc afterschool special s14e02 cindy eller.
With lance kerwin, samaria graham, mara hobel, alexa kenin. Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. Abc afterschool specials television academy interviews. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc afterschool special released on wed oct 09, 1985. The abc afterschool special tv show season 3 episodes list.