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. Abc afterschool specials april 24, 1985 sponsor plug by retronewfoundland. A high school senior finds his future plans turned upside down when his girlfriend tells him she is pregnant. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenager.
River phoenix stars as young brian ellsworth, who suffers from an undiagnosed case of the reading disorder dyslexia. Why choose abc care for your child care abc care, a nonprofit corporation, intends for our schoolage childcare centers to provide a safe, secure, fun recreational and educational experience. Animated special about a father and son who go hunting, and debate whether or not to kill an eskimo curlew, which may become and may now be extinct. In fact, they aired until the fall 1995spring 1996 season, which was the 25th and last season for the abc afterschool specials. 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. As of 2006, individual tracks were made available as digital downloads. Abc afterschool specials 19781985 extended opening sequence. But it means crossing her mother, who still hasnt forgiven him for walking out on them. 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. 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. After school specials offer children an opportunity to explore new activities, develop a deeper understanding about topics of interest and enjoy more time. The abc afterschool special tv show season 12 episodes. Edited on 24012008 ok, so id bought this from an amazon seller who marketed it as like new.
After school specials offer children an opportunity to explore new activities, develop a deeper understanding about topics of interest and enjoy more time with friends in a supervised environment. 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. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. Movies wars abc edition a list of 27 titles created 11 jun 2018 afterschool viewing in. Martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials. These episodes were shot on location in a shadowy style,put together by a shuffling soundtrack free sequence,but in all this was the best of the specials that came. Abc after school specials 1975 screamers retro flashbacks. His 26 productions have won numerous awards and prizes including 18 emmys three blue ribbons in the american film festival the peabody award and the first second and hird prize in the chicago film festival in the same year an honor which has never since been matched.
The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials flashbak. 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. 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. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc. The abc afterschool special season 24 episode 2 positive. 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.
Abc afterschool specials television academy interviews. Frustrated and ashamed because he cant read or write, he takes out his anger by defacing a school hallway in backwards. Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. 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. 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. The bedford falls company 20162017 season 5, walk and chew gum, inc. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials. Aug 04, 2018 for those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. Track the abc afterschool special season 24 episodes.
Her father abandoned sixteen year old alicia ten years ago. May 05, 2020 a guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. Applies when payment is not submitted to asp by friday prior to attending. 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. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally. Abc afterschool specials april 24, 1985 promo youtube. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. The abc afterschool special tv show season 24 episodes. This multi award winning show ran for 25 seasons from 1972 to 1997 totaling. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special.
Jun 09, 2011 abc afterschool specials june 9, 2011 10. 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. Now a family wedding presents a chance for her to forge a relationship with him. When after school specials made gay people seem notso.
I had forgotten their existence up until that moment, yet i began shouting out lines verbatim at my computer screen. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from. Little starring richard more news with les nessman sanders, the. After school specials season 1 episode 1 four letter word. 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. The riddle of dyslexia, airing as an abc afterschool specials presentation wednesday, march 7, 1984 4. We believe in providing an exceptional childcare program for children of varying ages, kindergarten through the eighth grade. Season 24 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. 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. Track the abc afterschool special season 12 episodes.
The weekend specials were usually an adaption of a bestselling childrens book and usually didnt have a moral, just a good story. Watch the abc afterschool special season 24, episode 5 daddys girl. 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. Watch the abc afterschool special season 25, episode 2. Documentary following two actors from abc s general hospital kimberly mccullough, michael sutton as they research and talk to people living with hiv and aids. Documentary following two actors from abcs general hospital kimberly mccullough, michael sutton as they research and talk to people living with hiv and aids.
The abc after school specials were a great treat and as i was just 11 years. High school narc clip 1985 afterschool special with nancy travis, viggo mortensen. Starting your afterschool program afterschool alliance. Available now for the first time on home video and dvd at an affordable price.
The specials were generally broadcast four to six times during the. One of a kind, a freespirited woman realizes her daughter is no longer a child and experiments with giving her more independence. My moms having a baby february 16, 1977 repeated april 24, 1985. 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 12 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Hopefully you will get all tingly inside when you hear some of these marvelous and majestic tv special themes from your past. No one has written a summary for me and my hormones. 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.
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. P shown above, favorites include the red room riddle, the ghost of thomas kempe, the jokes on mr. 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 12 episodes list. Abc s summer 2020 schedule includes holey moley, marvels agents of s. 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. A relaxed place to share and discuss lesser known media. Jan 15, 2010 memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s.
Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows. Abc afterschool specials april 24, 1985 sponsor plug. Over the limit is the fifth episode of the eighteenth season of abc afterschool specials, and the one hundred twentysecond episode overall starring. For those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. The abc afterschool special season 1 episode 1 the last of the curlews. Jul 23, 2011 heres a promo from april 24, 1985 recapping the abc afterschool specials from the past season. Abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that. Usa abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. One of a kind, a freespirited woman realizes her daughter is no longer a child and. 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 written by jeff lyons. A modern fairy tale s14e02 is the second episode of season fourteen of the abc afterschool special released on wed oct 09, 1985. Kids growing up in my generation got to see the likes of anthony kiedis. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. It must be lovefawn storythe shamans last raidthe amazing cosmic awareness of duffy moon. Must submit in completed envelope with payment to asp by friday prior to attending.
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