Abc afterschool specials hit their zenith or nadir with the day my kid went punk, a punksploitation show to rival the chips rip and destroy episode and yes, thats bernie kopell, the doctor. 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. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc afterschool special released on wed oct 09, 1985. Pages in category abc afterschool special episodes the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. The best episodes of abc afterschool special follow kids dealing with everything from bullying to divorcing parents. 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.
After school specials 18th emergency summer of swans martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenager. Underprivileged and troubled teens join the trapper creek jobs corp in montana to learn a trade, work in the wilderness and achieve a solid work ethic. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of. A list of programs and specials that aired as part of the abc afterschool special. May 31, 2009 this feature is not available right now. Watch the abc afterschool special episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Sensing his mom is lonely and looking for companionship, a yearold places a personal ad for the perfect guy. The abc afterschool special season episode 1 summer switch. 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. I used to watch this as a kid, and i thought i was the only one who ever heard of it.
The abc afterschool special tv show season 15 episodes list. After playing the main bully, butch, in rascals, saletta maintained a busy acting career with parts in films and tv series throughout the 90s and 2000s. Some good episodes of abc afterschool special even feature actors and actresses like joaquin phoenix and jodie foster before they were famous. All abc afterschool special episodes list of abc afterschool. I was the right age that it made a strong impact, and i crushed on. Hopefully you will get all tingly inside when you hear some of these marvelous and majestic tv special themes from your past. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. 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. 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. 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. Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. Jun 09, 2011 abc afterschool specials june 9, 2011 10.
Abc afterschool specials television academy interviews. The magical mystery trip through little reds head episode. In fact, they aired until the fall 1995spring 1996 season, which was the 25th and last season for the abc afterschool specials. Abc afterschool special a family again 1988 ricki lake. Unfortunately for my hopes to get anything done that day, two of my personal favorites swiftly followed. If you had asked me the chances of it coming to dvd yesterday, i. High school narc clip 1985 afterschool special with nancy travis, viggo mortensen. I was told at the tender age of seven that pepi had run away with neighborhood dogs. 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. 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. Similar to both abc afterschool special and the abc saturday superstar movie, the abc weekend special. Tv time the abc afterschool special s14e02 cindy eller.
Connections soundtracks abc afterschool specials 19721997. A relaxed place to share and discuss lesser known media. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from. 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. 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.
The abc afterschool special tv show season 15 episodes. Over the limit is the fifth episode of the eighteenth season of abc afterschool specials, and the one hundred twentysecond episode overall starring. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials flashbak. Abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc.
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. Trump reverses decision to slash funding for the special olympics. Track the abc afterschool special season 15 episodes. 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. But its not to be outdone by the skating rink, which gives a glimpse into the widespread issue plaguing american teenagers of the late. 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. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. P shown above, favorites include the red room riddle, the ghost of thomas kempe, the jokes on mr. This immediately reminded me of my childhood dog, pepi. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes. Afterschool viewing in the 70s a list of 26 titles created 12 jun 20. Before the little rascals, sam saletta started out in show business, doing tv commercials and voiceovers, with his debut in an episode of abc afterschool specials in 1993. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. 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.
Available now for the first time on home video and dvd at an affordable price. The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997. What are some of the awesome afterschool specials from the 70s and 80s that you remember. 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. Larry elikann 18 episodes, 19731980 arthur allan seidelman 5 episodes, 19791981 richard c. Were a badass a cappella group from the claremont colleges. Watch the official world news tonight with david muir online at. When mickey starts disappearing after school, ben and angie worry he. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Alexander tells the story of a retired clown and his undying love for children. Abc afterschool special featured stories about tough topics and family issues in an entertaining format. 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. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows.
Little starring richard more news with les nessman sanders, the. For those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. 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. After harmony the cat runs off, a superstitious ben and jimmy mack. The specials were generally broadcast four to six times during the.
Nov 21, 2014 the weekend specials were usually an adaption of a bestselling childrens book and usually didnt have a moral, just a good story. Fabulous packaging a long awaited release with more volumes on the way. 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. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Season 15 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary.
The abc afterschool special season 15 episode 1 a desperate exit. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes list. Jan 15, 2010 january 15, 2010 movies hopefully you will get all tingly inside when you hear some of these marvelous and majestic tv special themes from your past. Curated video from 80s and 90s afterschool specials in which being gay was a lot like being a tornado or a flesheating virus. Aug 04, 2018 for those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. The 18th emergency originally aired 011674, and stars christian juttner, lance kerwin, and jim sage. With lance kerwin, samaria graham, mara hobel, alexa kenin.
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