The abc afterschool special season 11 episode 7 but its not my fault. Billy warlock portrays 16yearold craig foster, whose efforts to prove himself to his peers land him in juvenile hall. We, as we are wont to do, made it a twofer, and chose two episodes starring one of our favorite actors, lance guest. The abc afterschool special season 11 episode 5 the woman who willed a miracle. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. 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.
When after school specials made gay people seem notso. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. The specials were generally broadcast four to six times during the school year, pre. The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997.
Usa abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. The abc afterschool special season 11 episode 7 billy warlock portrays 16yearold craig foster, whose efforts to prove himself to his peers land him in juvenile hall. Were a badass a cappella group from the claremont colleges. For those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. Pages in category abc afterschool special episodes the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. 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. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials flashbak. Watch the abc afterschool special season 11, episode 8 the wave. 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. With lance kerwin, samaria graham, mara hobel, alexa kenin. Aug 16, 2017 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.
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. The best episodes of abc afterschool special follow kids dealing with everything from bullying to divorcing parents. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. I stood in disbelief as i handed my now 11yearold daughter a towel as she got out of the shower. Abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. The 18th emergency originally aired 011674, and stars christian juttner, lance kerwin, and jim sage. Curated video from 80s and 90s afterschool specials in which being gay was a lot like being a tornado or a flesheating virus. Abc afterschool specials television academy interviews. Most people remember the day my kid went punk for its great tv guide ad, which.
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. 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. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials. Abc afterschool specials dont touch 1985 internet archive. Your tv show guide to countdown the abc afterschool special season 11 air dates. Stay in touch with the abc afterschool special next episode air date and your favorite tv shows. Larry elikann 18 episodes, 19731980 arthur allan seidelman 5 episodes, 19791981 richard c. What are some of the awesome afterschool specials from the 70s and 80s that you remember. The after school specials is a collegiate a cappella group from the claremont colleges located in southern california. Movies wars abc edition a list of 27 titles created 11 jun 2018 afterschool viewing in the 70s a list of 26 titles created 12 jun 20 19721973 a list of 36 titles created 23 sep 2016. May 31, 2009 this feature is not available right now. 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. 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.
Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenager. Available now for the first time on home video and dvd at an affordable price. After school specials 18th emergency summer of swans martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials. Oliver shows amy how important she is to the people in her life. Some good episodes of abc afterschool special even feature actors and a. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s written by jeff lyons. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally. 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. A blind, mentally retarded infant with cerebral palsy is left in the care of an elderly english woman who refuses to. Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows. 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.
Abc afterschool specials dont touch 1985 publication date 1985 topics child abuse, 80s, abc afterschool specials. Abc after school special please dont hit me mom by ale correia. P shown above, favorites include the red room riddle, the ghost of thomas kempe, the jokes on mr. 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.
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. Little starring richard more news with les nessman sanders, the. 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. 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. 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. A relaxed place to share and discuss lesser known media. Over the limit is the fifth episode of the eighteenth season of abc afterschool specials, and the one hundred twentysecond episode overall starring. Aug 04, 2018 for those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. A list of programs and specials that aired as part of the abc afterschool special. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes. Abc afterschool specials 19781985 extended opening sequence by k. Abc afterschool special, tv, classic tv were back with a back to school themed episode dedicated to the abc afterschool special. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special.
Unfortunately for my hopes to get anything done that day, two of my personal favorites swiftly followed. Abc afterschool specials less than ten dollars if you order here. A high school history teachers lesson on nazi germany soon turns out to be a reallife lesson in mindcontrol and fasci. In fact, they aired until the fall 1995spring 1996 season, which was the 25th and last season for the abc afterschool specials. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. Alexander tells the story of a retired clown and his undying love for children. I used to watch this as a kid, and i thought i was the only one who ever heard of it. Today, we are taking permanently offline and moving exclusively to publishing on social media. Remember how theyd say and now, the exciting conclusion of.
Abc after school specials 1975 screamers retro flashbacks. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc afterschool special released on wed oct 09, 1985. Amy, a depressed seventeen year old high school girl, is visited by her guardian angel oliver after wishing she had never been born. The abc afterschool special season 25 episode 4 miracle at trapper creek. Jun 09, 2011 abc afterschool specials june 9, 2011 10. 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. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes list. Fabulous packaging a long awaited release with more volumes on the way. Watch the abc afterschool special episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. The weekend specials were usually an adaption of a bestselling childrens book and usually didnt have a moral, just a good story. 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. Tv time the abc afterschool special s14e02 cindy eller.
Some good episodes of abc afterschool special even feature actors and actresses like joaquin phoenix and jodie foster before they were famous. 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. If you had asked me the chances of it coming to dvd yesterday, i. 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. These specials can also be found on the ernie kovacs collection box set. Abc afterschool special featured stories about tough topics and family issues in an entertaining format. 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. Movies wars abc edition a list of 27 titles created 11 jun 2018 afterschool viewing in the 70s.
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