Guy Fraumeni
Director
The ABC Afterschool Special (1972)
Season 1
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.
Released Oct. 4, 1972
Episode 59 min
None+
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
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Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S1E1 - Last of the Curlews
None
Oct. 4, 1972, midnight
S1E2 - Follow the North Star
None
Nov. 1, 1972, midnight
S1E3 - Santiago's Ark
None
Dec. 6, 1972, midnight
S1E4 - William
Introduces William Shakespeare to young people through sketches, readings and music.
Jan. 3, 1973, midnight
S1E5 - The Incredible, Indelible Magical, Physical Mystery Trip
A partially-animated special about two youngsters who are miniaturized, then travel through their Uncle's body to understand more about his health.
Feb. 7, 1973, midnight
S1E6 - Alexander
None
April 4, 1973, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 59 min.
Season Runtime: 8673 min.
Released: Oct. 4, 1972
Last Air Date: Jan. 23, 1997, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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