Connections soundtracks abc afterschool specials 19721997. Were a badass a cappella group from the claremont colleges. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally. Available now for the first time on home video and dvd at an affordable price.
The abc afterschool special tv show season 15 episodes. 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. 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. 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. When mickey starts disappearing after school, ben and angie worry he. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc afterschool special released on wed oct 09, 1985. 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 season 15 episode 1 a desperate exit. If you had asked me the chances of it coming to dvd yesterday, i. Watch the official world news tonight with david muir online at. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. 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. 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. Hopefully you will get all tingly inside when you hear some of these marvelous and majestic tv special themes from your past.
Abc afterschool specials television academy interviews. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes list. After harmony the cat runs off, a superstitious ben and jimmy mack. The abc afterschool special season episode 1 summer switch. I was told at the tender age of seven that pepi had run away with neighborhood dogs. Some good episodes of abc afterschool special even feature actors and actresses like joaquin phoenix and jodie foster before they were famous. Millions head home on the busiest travel day of the season. When after school specials made gay people seem notso. The weekend specials were usually an adaption of a bestselling childrens book and usually didnt have a moral, just a good story. With lance kerwin, samaria graham, mara hobel, alexa kenin. Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows. 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. This immediately reminded me of my childhood dog, pepi. The abc afterschool special tv show season 14 episodes.
The abc afterschool special tv show season 15 episodes list. Jun 09, 2011 abc afterschool specials june 9, 2011 10. For those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. 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. Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. In fact, they aired until the fall 1995spring 1996 season, which was the 25th and last season for the abc afterschool specials. Similar to both abc afterschool special and the abc saturday superstar movie, the abc weekend 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. 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. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials flashbak.
After school specials 18th emergency summer of swans martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials. Tv time the abc afterschool special s14e02 cindy eller. 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. Little starring richard more news with les nessman sanders, the. 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 special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from. Watch the abc afterschool special episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. Abc after school specials 1975 screamers retro flashbacks. Alexander tells the story of a retired clown and his undying love for children. Track the abc afterschool special season 15 episodes. Jodie foster extremely rare abc afterschool special. May 31, 2009 this feature is not available right now. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. 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.
Curated video from 80s and 90s afterschool specials in which being gay was a lot like being a tornado or a flesheating virus. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. 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. Afterschool viewing in the 70s a list of 26 titles created 12 jun 20.
Watch the abc afterschool special season 25, episode 2 me and my hormones. Fabulous packaging a long awaited release with more volumes on the way. 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. Abc afterschool specials less than ten dollars if you order here. Sensing his mom is lonely and looking for companionship, a yearold places a personal ad for the perfect guy. 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.
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. 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. 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. Teenager is stunned when his best friend commits suicide, and is left with one unanswered question why. Abc afterschool special featured stories about tough topics and family issues in an entertaining format. 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. Unfortunately for my hopes to get anything done that day, two of my personal favorites swiftly followed. 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. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials. A list of programs and specials that aired as part of the abc afterschool special. 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.
Trump reverses decision to slash funding for the special olympics. The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997. Pages in category abc afterschool special episodes the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. The 18th emergency originally aired 011674, and stars christian juttner, lance kerwin, and jim sage. 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. 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.
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. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of. 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. Aug 04, 2018 for those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. High school narc clip 1985 afterschool special with nancy travis, viggo mortensen. Season 15 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The best episodes of abc afterschool special follow kids dealing with everything from bullying to divorcing parents.
Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenager. I was the right age that it made a strong impact, and i crushed on. All abc afterschool special episodes list of abc afterschool. The magical mystery trip through little reds head episode. What are some of the awesome afterschool specials from the 70s and 80s that you remember. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special.
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