For anyone who was a kid or young teenager in the 70s, the dvd series of abc s after school specials will be the first time youve seen these in over twentyfive years which is hard for me to believe, because i remember so many of them so clearly. Hopefully you will get all tingly inside when you hear some of these marvelous and majestic tv special themes from your past. Bennett 4 episodes, 19771978 robert fuest 4 episodes, 19791981 robert c. The specials were generally broadcast four to six times during the. Similar to both the abc afterschool special and the abc saturday superstar movie. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally.
All abc afterschool special episodes list of abc afterschool. 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 weekdays. The color of friendship is a 1981 film shown as part of the abc afterschool special series. The series i believe there were something like 26 episodes was created and. The series won 51 daytime emmy awards during its 25year run. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. 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. Starring kim richards, christian juttner, tara talboy, billy jayne. Oh man, i definitely need to find a torrent of stoned starring scott baio. Abc after school specials 1975 screamers retro flashbacks. Watch the abc afterschool special episodes, get episode information, recaps and.
The abc afterschool special tv show season 3 episodes list. Abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. This afterschool special is a short, to the point message to teens about drunk driving and its consequences. Browse the full list of 1960s tv shows streaming on abc. Season 4 episode 4 the amazing cosmic awareness of duffy moon. Abc afterschool special season 10 episodes watch on kodi. Watch the abc afterschool special episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Ambitious teenage figure skater maggie macdonald melissa sherman learns what champions are truly made of when she meets a. The latest movie news, movie trailers, new movies from 2020 movies releases and more.
Watch the abc afterschool special season 12, episode 5 the great love experiment. The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997. With a cast of talented actors before they were stars, such as mare winningham, val kilmer, and michelle pfeiffer, the movie isnt big on plot but seperates itself from the typical drivers education movie with a surprise ending that universalizes its message and makes a seemingly. 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. Season 3 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Click on the titles to order huge discounts and free shipping through. Martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials.
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 special season 4 episodes watch on kodi. Aug 04, 2018 for those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials flashbak. 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. It aired for more than 20 years providing a monthly dose of drama to preteens and teens during the school year in the hours after school before dinner. When after school specials made gay people seem notso. The horrible honchos abc after school special first aired 9th march 1977 from season 5 episode 5 directed by larry elikann. Since its debut in october of 1972, the series has garnered enthusiastic praise and received 35 emmy awards five this past season so, abcs. The abc afterschool special season 5 episode guide on. A list of programs and specials that aired as part of the abc afterschool special.
Watch the abc afterschool special episodes online sidereel. Pages in category abc afterschool special episodes the following 14 pages are in. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc. It must be lovefawn storythe shamans last raidthe amazing cosmic awareness of duffy moon. The abc afterschool special season 8 episode 5 the heartbreak winner. One girls struggle for olympic gold bruce malmuth directed this adaptation of michael bonadiess novel the gold test. Abc weekend special season 1 is not streaming nor available to rent or purchase.
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. This cute story centers around an insecure 6th grader, duffy moon played by ike eisenmann, whose discovery of cosmic awareness leads him on a journey to selfdiscovery and. The specials began in animated form but soon became liveaction standalone tv movies that explored the angst and problems that real kids experienced. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of. 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. We believe in providing an exceptional childcare program for children of varying ages, kindergarten through the eighth grade.
No one has written a summary for the great love experiment. The movie database tmdb is a popular, user editable database for movies and tv shows. Anorexia, teen pregnancy, suicide, child abuse, dyslexia, drunk drivingall of it was covered at some point, and almost. The abc afterschool special season 11 episode 5 the woman who willed a miracle. Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows. The concept was similar to abcs afterschool special. Abc afterschool specials one too many tv episode 1985. For those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. Abc care, a nonprofit corporation, intends for our schoolage childcare centers to provide a safe, secure, fun recreational and educational experience. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. The specials were tv movies that explored the angst and problems that real kids experienced.
Ambitious teenage figure skater maggie macdonald melissa sherman learns what champions are truly made of when she meets a paraplegic youngster. Abc weekend special where to watch every episode streaming. Abc afterschool special me and my dads wife 1975 reddit. Abc afterschool specials less than ten dollars if you order here. Nov 21, 2014 the miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials. Liveactionanimation special featuring michel legrand in a true story about the bird that inspired him while studying at the paris conservatory of music. 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.
A relaxed place to share and discuss lesser known media. Jun 09, 2011 id submit that 90210 gave kids the human trainwreck that drew us to afterschool specials in the first place, but without the tedious moralizing. Watch the abc afterschool special season 24 episode 2 me and my hormones. May 31, 2009 this feature is not available right now. This cute story centers around an insecure 6th grader, duffy moon played by ike eisenmann, whose discovery of cosmic awareness leads him on a journey to selfdiscovery and confidence that he can do anything. Fabulous packaging a long awaited release with more volumes on the way. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. Tv time the abc afterschool special s14e02 cindy eller. Crunch crunchberries cereal spinoff that was all crunchberries. In fact, they aired until the fall 1995spring 1996 season, which was the 25th and last season for the abc afterschool specials. Below is a complete abc afterschool special episode list that spans the shows. 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. What the cast of little rascals looks like now screenrant.
Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. In 2004 and 2005, bci eclipse and sunset home visual. I used to watch this as a kid, and i thought i was the only one who ever heard of it. The first episode was recorded on 7 september and broadcast on 5 october 1969 on bbc. Conversely i have friends i have not seen in five years whose faces are blurred. Im curious, is there going to be any coverage of the new season of pretty little liars on.
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The series began under the title cbs afternoon playhouse, and was changed during the 1984 85 season. 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. The weekend specials were usually an adaption of a bestselling childrens book and usually didnt have a moral, just a good story. A sensitive young girl melissa sue anderson gradually comes to terms with the accidental death of her younger sister. Pages in category abc afterschool special episodes the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. Its about the friendship between two yearold boys, one black and one white, in a small town that has just started integrating its schools. Track the abc afterschool special season 3 episodes. Semistandard abc afterschool special about francesca james, a teenage daughter dealing with her alcoholic mother through the support group alateen. 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 written by jeff lyons. The abc afterschool special tv show season 3 episodes. Reading, writing, and reefer 1979 after school special by mrufo999. Top 5 gifable moments from deadly class episode 10. Abc afterschool special girlfriend1993 part 1 by torrance harvey.
Nov 16, 2004 i was stunned to see this in borders last night. Over the limit is the fifth episode of the eighteenth season of abc afterschool specials, and the one hundred twentysecond episode overall. Over the limit is the fifth episode of the eighteenth season of abc afterschool specials. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries.
Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Watch all 6 the abc afterschool special episodes from season 5,view pictures, get episode information and more. For nearly two decades, the abc afterschool special was the number one source for young people with problems. I had forgotten their existence up until that moment, yet i began shouting out lines verbatim at my computer screen. The very special episode of different strokes about the pedophile was actually. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc afterschool special released on wed oct. The horrible honchos abc after school special 1977. Kids growing up in my generation got to see the likes of anthony kiedis. I liked the abc weekend specials much more than the afterschool specials.