Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenager. Made in 1982, it was probably one of the last great educational movies to be shot on film, as vcrs were starting to take over the classrooms at the time and edufilms were starting to be shot on video. 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. Popular videos abc afterschool special abc afterschool special topic. 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 miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials flashbak. 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. 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. Pdf school and university in the mirror of american, british. The exciting car chase at the end of the film may have glamorized joyriding to students more than actually demonize it. A free spirited woman realizes her daughter is no longer a child, and experiments with giving her more independence. Little starring richard more news with les nessman sanders, the.
Winners in bold 1974 abc afterschool specials rookie of the year abc abc afterschool specials my dad lives in a downtown hotel. The abc after school special was geared towards teenagers and meant to be educational. The abc after school specials were a great treat and as i was just 11 years. Episode from the abc afterschool specials series 1972 a 14yearold girl feels angry against the whole world and especially against her family, rejects her friends and isolates herself. Feb 14, 2015 a handful of after school specials from the 1970s and 80s. She falls for her friends ex, a moronic jock boy who. Then overnight everyone wants to be her friend, once it is discovered that her father is a famous movie star.
Synopsis episode from the abc afterschool specials series 1972 a 14yearold girl feels angry against the whole world and especially against her family. Martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials. May 14, 20 i use to watch these on abc, one show was called my friend soup. Afterschool specials abc, 197297, and eight is enough abc. The abc afterschool special season 7 episode 1 one of a kind. 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 specials television academy interviews. Managing female adolescence in disneys witch mountain movies. In 2004 and 2005, bci eclipse and sunset home visual entertainment. Abc afterschool specials jeff bartlett 19801981 actor a new kind of family tony flanagan 19791980. 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. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries.
Watch the abc afterschool special episodes, get episode information, recaps and more. However, the girl is puzzled by this sudden lack of attention. The abc afterschool special season 8 episode 7 what are friends for. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. 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. Kids growing up in my generation got to see the likes of anthony kiedis. P shown above, favorites include the red room riddle, the ghost of thomas kempe, the jokes on mr. Abc afterschool specials 19781985 extended opening sequence. Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. Larry elikann 18 episodes, 19731980 arthur allan seidelman 5 episodes, 19791981 richard c. We also realized that categorizing the best comedy films doesnt. Felicity huffman on her first job on an abc afterschool special duration. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally.
Two 12yearold girls going through a divorce make a pact never to divorce their friendship. Abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired. Jun 09, 2011 abc afterschool specials june 9, 2011 10. Ghost rider is unforgettable, the kind of film that stays with you for a long time after you watch it. Watch the abc afterschool special season 25, episode 2 me and my hormones. A list of programs and specials that aired as part of the abc afterschool special. A young puerto rican new york boy thinks his mother wants to move back to her homeland, so he takes a job as an errand boy for a smalltime hood to pay for the move back to her caribbean homeland. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials. Curated video from 80s and 90s afterschool specials in which being gay was a lot like being a tornado or a flesheating virus. The 1972 senate race is seen through the eyes of two teen aged girls, each a campaign volunteer for george mcgovern democrat and leo thorness republican. 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. 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.
Winners in bold 1974 abc afterschool specials rookie of the year. The very funny steve carrell became a true star with this 2005, judd apatowdirected hit. First stepshe drinks a little short story film 1981. Joblo jessica alba joins the netflix ranks in the actionthriller trigger warning. Daytime emmy award for outstanding childrens special 1,444 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article retired after 2007. One of a kind, a freespirited woman realizes her daughter is no longer a. Segal also studied composition and conducting at the guildhall school of music and drama in london, after which point he attended the berklee college of music in boston. Find listings of daytime and primetime abc tv shows, movies and specials. 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 been matched.
He studied music, film, and philosophy at tel aviv university and apprenticed under dieter schohnbach in germany. The abc saturday superstar movie after school special cbs schoolbreak. I had forgotten their existence up until that moment, yet i began shouting out lines verbatim at my computer screen. Abc afterschool specials less than ten dollars if you order here. 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 mark. Synopsis episode from the abc afterschool specials series 1972 a 14year old girl feels angry against the whole world and especially against her family. I use to watch these on abc, one show was called my friend soup. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival. It was a similar story to mark twains tom sawyer or huck finn.
I think im having a baby 1981 starring jennifer jason leigh. When after school specials made gay people seem notso. 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. A handful of after school specials from the 1970s and 80s.
After school specials 18th emergency summer of swans martin tahse is the most prolific and successful producer of after school specials. The 18th emergency originally aired 011674, and stars christian juttner, lance kerwin, and jim sage. In this cbs after school special from 1981, jennifer jason leigh plays a naive high school girl learning about life, love, and sexuality. Abc afterschool special a family again 1988 ricki lake. My mom is having a baby short story film documentary.
The 50 best comedy movies of all time hiconsumption. Although disneys 1970s witch mountain films were tremendously. For researchers in the field of film studies, cultural studies, media culture. The abc afterschool special season 1 episode 1 the last of the curlews.
Misha segal is an israeli music producer and film composer. When he orders tia not to use her powers to free an imprisoned bear. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. She is forced to make an examination of her behavior when one of her little brothers runs away from home and. High school narc clip 1985 afterschool special with nancy travis, viggo mortensen. Made in 1982, it was probably one of the last great educational movies to be shot on film, as vcrs were starting to take over the classrooms at the time. Born today most popular celebs most popular celebs celebrity news. With lance kerwin, samaria graham, mara hobel, alexa kenin. The abc afterschool special promotional spot duration.
Anyone who grew up in the preinternet age is bound to remember the 4 p. Pages in category abc afterschool special episodes the following 14 pages are in this category, out of 14 total. Abc afterschool specials christy 1996 chicago hope florie hernandez 1996 venus rising young eve 1995. Usa abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. Free spirited mother realizes her daughter is no longer a little girl, and tries to give her. Very good friendsbeat the turtle drum short story film 1977 by tainlor. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Liveactionanimation special featuring michel legrand in a true story about the bird that inspired him while studying at the paris conservatory of music. 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.
The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997. Shy teen enrolls in a new school and doesnt make friends easily. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from. Segal has stated that he has been influenced by jazz. 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. Soccer foundations free soccerbased afterschool program that uses soccer as a. But remember, the archive is a free service that relies on donations to keep.