The abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from october 14, 1972 to july 1, 1997, usually in the late afternoon on week days. When after school specials made gay people seem notso. A relaxed place to share and discuss lesser known media. Teenager is stunned when his best friend commits suicide, and is left with one unanswered question why. Regardless, when properly written and executed, these specials were both entertaining and thoughtprovoking to children and bravely dealt with social concerns that were still considered taboo at the time. Usa abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. The longtime friendship of four friends is tested when two of them begin using cocaine. Most people remember the day my kid went punk for its great tv guide ad, which. The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from october 14, 1972, to july 1, 1997, usually in the late afternoon on.
Track the abc afterschool special season 14 episodes. Abc afterschool specials television academy interviews. 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. Abc afterschool specials 1 include characters seth 1 bobbie 1 include relationships include additional tags drama 1 character development 1 other tags to include exclude. One of the things i originally intended to do with this blog is rewatch the abc afterschool specials, or at least, as many as youtube has available. In fact, they aired until the fall 1995spring 1996 season, which was the 25th and last season for the abc afterschool specials. Apr 14, 2015 i finished up with the unforgivable secret, which portrayed a 15yearold whos stunned to discover that her deceased father is very much alive. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenager. Abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that. After school specials 18th emergency summer of swans martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials.
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. 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. Season 14 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc afterschool special released on wed oct 09, 1985. Abc afterschool special featured stories about tough topics and family issues in an entertaining format. For anyone who was a kid or young teenager in the 70s, the dvd series of abcs after school specials will be the first time youve seen these in over. The specials were generally broadcast four to six times during the school year, pre. Alexander tells the story of a retired clown and his undying love for children. Watch abc afterschool specials 19721997 season 1 tweet latest airdate.
Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. I was told at the tender age of seven that pepi had run away with neighborhood dogs. For us airdates of foreign shows, click through to the futon critic. 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. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. During this period he appeared in a variety of roles, such as the abc afterschool specials 1972. Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. The weekend specials were usually an adaption of a bestselling childrens book and usually didnt have a moral, just a good story. Afterschool special 15 and getting straight part 1 by cannon kruk.
A contemporary remake of cinderella aimed at a preteen audience, for an abc american broadcasting company afterschool special. For those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes list. Jodie foster extremely rare abc afterschool special. The abc afterschool special season episode 1 summer switch. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from october 4, 1972, to january 23, 1997, usually in the late afternoon on weekdays. Little starring richard more news with les nessman sanders, the.
Larry elikann 18 episodes, 19731980 arthur allan seidelman 5 episodes, 19791981 richard c. Abc after school specials 1975 screamers retro flashbacks. Several of abcs 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. This immediately reminded me of my childhood dog, pepi. His 26 productions have won numerous awards and prizes including 18 emmys three blue ribbons in the american film festival the peabody award and first second and third prize in the chicago film festival in the same year an honor which has never since. I used to watch this as a kid, and i thought i was the only one who ever heard of it. 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.
The abc afterschool special season 17 episode 3 tattle. High school narc clip 1985 afterschool special with nancy travis, viggo mortensen. 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. Fabulous packaging a long awaited release with more volumes on the way.
Track the abc afterschool special season 15 episodes. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. Liveactionanimation special featuring michel legrand in a true story about the bird that inspired him while studying at the paris conservatory of music. The very special episode of different strokes about the pedophile was actually pretty. College bound 18yearold has his life turned upside down when his 16yearold girlfriend announce she is pregnant. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various. P shown above, favorites include the red room riddle, the ghost of thomas kempe, the jokes on mr. Tv time the abc afterschool special s14e02 cindy eller. A desperate exit, when his best friend commits suicide, a stunned.
If you had asked me the chances of it coming to dvd yesterday, i. Hopefully you will get all tingly inside when you hear some of these marvelous and majestic tv special themes from your past. 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 include exclude. With lance kerwin, samaria graham, mara hobel, alexa kenin. Anyone who grew up in the preinternet age is bound to remember the 4 p. Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows. But its not to be outdone by the skating rink, which gives a glimpse into the widespread issue plaguing american teenagers of the late 1970s. Exclude ratings general audiences 1 exclude warnings no archive warnings apply 1. Though new episodes were being made as recently as 1997, i stopped watching probably a decade earlier, right around the time the day my kid went punk aired. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. It must be love fawn story the shamans last raid the amazing cosmic awareness of duffy moon me and dads new wife blind sunday dear lovey hart.
Over the limit is the fifth episode of the eighteenth season of abc afterschool specials, and the one hundred twentysecond episode overall starring. The abc afterschool special season 15 episode 1 a desperate exit. Watch the abc afterschool special episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The abc afterschool special season 15 episode guide on. Ken kwapis directed this adaptation of mary rodgerss novel about a man who magically switches personalities with his son, and about the comical chaos that ensues. Unfortunately for my hopes to get anything done that day, two of my personal favorites swiftly followed. Season 15 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Click on the titles to order huge discounts and free shipping through. Watch all 8 the abc afterschool special episodes from season 15,view pictures, get episode information and more.
The series i believe there were something like 26 episodes created and produced by. The melodramatic teen cautionary tales always contained an awesomely literal titleshe drinks a little alcoholic mom, my other mother foster parents, and schoolboy father teen pregnancyand a life lesson by the 44minute mark. The magical mystery trip through little reds head episode. Sensing his mom is lonely and looking for companionship, a yearold places a personal ad for the perfect guy. Available now for the first time on home video and dvd at an affordable price. Jun 09, 2011 abc afterschool specials june 9, 2011 10. The best episodes of abc afterschool special follow kids dealing with everything from bullying to divorcing parents. Watch the abc afterschool special season 15, episode 1 a desperate exit. 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. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes. The hannabarbera classics collection once called the hannabarbera golden collection, later called the hannabarbera diamond collection is a series of twotofourdisc dvd box sets from warner home video and later by warner archive, usually containing complete seasons and complete series of various classic hannabarbera and rubyspears cartoons along with the television movies and.
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