Fabulous packaging a long awaited release with more volumes on the way. Nov 21, 2014 was there an afterschool special where a kid wasnt taunted by his peers. Culling from its own abc short story special and abc afterschool special programs, the anthology show added new material from nearly every animation company around, including hannabarbera, rubyspears, marvel, dic, film roman, and more. Shy teen enrolls in a new school and doesnt make friends easily. Nov 02, 2015 if you would like this film please visit our webstore vhs transfer to dvd. One of the upstairs rooms was supposedly inhabiting a ghost by the name of jamie bly, who was a young boy who burned in the room years before. 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. Jun 22, 2011 an archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. A special gift, arthur allan seidelman directed this adaptation of marcia l.
May 07, 2015 follows a teenage boy who wants to be a ballet dancer and his fear of what people will think. With steve austin, bill sorrells, alice hirson, deirdre sheehan. Abc afterschool specials no greater gift tv episode. It was the story of two sisters, the older one being melissa sue anderson from little house, and the younger one, joss played by katy kurtzman who was in tons of things in the 70s, including two little house episodes. Originally shown on the television series abc afterschool specials also issued as videorecording two 15yearolds in washington, d. Michael young served as the original host, replaced after two seasons by willie tyler and his puppet, lester. We at abcya rely on ads so that we can provide free games to millions of users. Abc afterschool specials less than ten dollars if you order here. Stream across a broad variety of devices, see full list below. Anyone who grew up in the preinternet age is bound to remember the 4 p. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials.
I had forgotten their existence up until that moment, yet i began shouting out lines verbatim at my computer screen. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s usedwigs. Follows a teenage boy who wants to be a ballet dancer and his fear of what people will think. The abc afterschool special episodes tv series 1972 1997. Main overview of all known afterschool specials featuring. I think it was given a special airing on a sunday at 7pm. The abc afterschool special tv show season 15 episodes. The 18th emergency originally aired 011674, and stars christian juttner, lance kerwin, and jim sage. A boy with two exciting talentsbasketball and balletgives the american television viewer a real treat in the abc afterschool specials presentation a special gift. What most people dont know is that aside from playing basketball on the school team he also takes ballet classes a few towns over.
And now back to the abc afterschool special, the boy who spanked too much or some such things, or will these just be the raw films themselves. The abc after school specials were a great treat and as i was just 11 years old when they premiered in 1972 i have seen most of the episodes prior to 1980. Was there an afterschool special where a kid wasnt taunted by his peers. Find listings of daytime and primetime abc tv shows, movies and specials. Track the abc afterschool special season 15 episodes. Stream and watch full episodes 1 of hit abc shows such as the bachelor and modern family, discover new abc originals 2, binge on throwback classics, and enjoy live tv 3 all within the free abc app. All abc afterschool special episodes list of abc afterschool. Two releases, totalling 8 abc after school specials, are coming to dvd on october 12, according to tvshows. Abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. Nowhere in the episodes that aired between 1972 and 1997 did abc cover gay teens. Aug 04, 2018 for those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these. Abc after school specials 1975 screamers retro flashbacks.
If you would like a download instead of the dvd in note to seller write download. Abc afterschool specials a special gift tv episode 1979 imdb. Jun 09, 2011 only i think it wasnt an afterschool special, it was a weekend special. Few episodes are available on dvd and often clips got deleted from youtube. Abc afterschool specials was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally. Abc afterschool specials a special gift tv episode 1979. Oct 06, 2012 my favorite after school special was very good friends which on dvd releases is renamed beat the turtle drum after the book it was based on. Abc afterschool specials television academy interviews. Originally produced as part of the abc afterschool special series, the emmy and peabody awardwinning the wave proved so powerful that the network chose to debut the film as one of three entries in its primetime abc theater for young americans. The abc afterschool special tv show season 6 episodes. The abc afterschool special tv show season 6 episodes list. Abc afterschool specials a special gift tv episode 1979 connections on imdb. 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.
This isnt one of those shocking afterschool specials with a taboo subject matter. If you would like this film please visit our webstore vhs transfer to dvd. Track the abc afterschool special season 6 episodes. Martin tahse productions took a story in which a personable young boy faced the first great dilemma of his life and brought it to life in such a way that no viewer was spared the agony of helping him make the choice. Season 15 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. Thanks for this suggestion, but havent found any clips. An archive of our own, a project of the organization for transformative works. Kids growing up in my generation got to see the likes of anthony kiedis. Usa abc afterschool specials is a comedy drama anthology that aired on abc. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Then overnight everyone wants to be her friend, once it is discovered that her father is a famous movie star.
Today, many of the episodes are preserved for eternity on dvd. The miserable world of 1970s80s afterschool specials flashbak. Originally produced as part of the abc afterschool special series, the emmy and peabody awardwinning the wave proved so powerful that the network chose to debut the film as one of. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. My favorite after school special was very good friends which on dvd releases is renamed beat the turtle drum after the book it was based on. To continue playing abcya games, please turn off your adblocker or sign up for a premium subscription to remove ads. Nov 16, 2004 the fascist episode i believe is called the wave, and iirc it was deemed too intense for airing in the normal 34pm slot abc normally ran the specials. A guide listing the titles and air dates for episodes of the tv series the abc afterschool special. The series i believe there were something like 26 episodes created and produced by martin tahse, winning him a slew of awards, was really unique in that it was. The ghost of thomas kempe not in bibs just to show how he looked like. Hopefully you will get all tingly inside when you hear some of these marvelous and majestic tv special themes from your past. Moviechat forums abc afterschool specials discussion nazis. Get an adfree experience with special benefits, and directly support reddit. For those that remember the afterschool specials, i thought you might enjoy these.
Poverty, shattered dreams, helpless elderly, juvenile crime. If parents wondered why their kids seemed so quiet and depressed at the dinner table, perhaps they should have looked no further than what was showing on abc at 4. Memorable tvspecial themes from the 70s and 80s written by jeff lyons. The adolescent act of rushing home after school to look up porn and masturbate on the singular family computer before the rest of the family returns home. Feb 22, 2015 abc afterschool specials intro ilovetvintros. The abc afterschool special season 8 episode 3 a special gift. The abc after school specials were a great treat and as i was just 11 years old. The specials were generally broadcast four to six times during the school year, pre. This multi award winning show ran for 25 seasons from 1972 to 1997 totaling 154 episodes at roughly 52 mins. Watch the abc afterschool special season 14, episode 1 no greater gift. Abc afterschool specials a special gift tv episode 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc from.
It was the story of two sisters, the older one being melissa sue anderson from little house, and. Abc afterschool special me and my dads wife 1975 reddit. The abc afterschool special series enjoyed a 25year run, ending in 1997. 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. The best part of the after school specials is the messages they contained. 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. For anyone who was a kid or young teenager in the 70s, the dvd series of abcs 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. Abc afterschool special season 12 episode 7 the hero who. Santiagos ark the abc afterschool special promotional spot duration. A special gift is the story of a boy for whom the possession of two exciting talents creates one frustrating problem. Two 12yearold girls going through a divorce make a pact never to divorce their friendship. A special gift an abc afterschool special peabody award. 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.
Go ask alice i dont think even ran as an afterschool special, i think it was only as a prime time movie. A relaxed place to share and discuss lesser known media. The abc afterschool special season 8 episode 7 what are friends for. The abc afterschool special is an american television anthology series that aired on abc.
They believe that every godwink is a gift, a beautifully wrapped package. I used to watch this as a kid, and i thought i was the only one who ever heard of it. Watch full episodes of afterschool special and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. Season 6 guide for the abc afterschool special tv series see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary.
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