ABC Afterschool Special

ABC Afterschool Special

1972•1h 0m•6.4/10

Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.4/10(14)

Dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.

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Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 4, 1972

Last Aired

January 23, 1997

Networks

ABC

Created By

Guy Fraumeni

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

Last of the Curlews

Air date: 1972-10-04

E2

Follow the North Star

Air date: 1972-11-01

E3

Santiago's Ark

Air date: 1972-12-06

E4

William

Air date: 1973-01-03

Introduces William Shakespeare to young people through sketches, readings and music.

E5

The Incredible, Indelible Magical, Physical Mystery Trip

Air date: 1973-02-07

A partially-animated special about two youngsters who are miniaturized, then travel through their Uncle's body to understand more about his health.

E6

Alexander

Air date: 1973-04-04

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