Boris Sagal
Director
Mr. Novak (1963)
Season 2
Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.
Released Sept. 24, 1963
Episode 48 min
None+
Genres: Drama
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Production Companies: MGM Television
Network: NBC
Country: United States
Languages:
English
S2E1 - Moonlightning
After Mr. Vane arranges for Mr. Novak to suddenly fly to Pennsylvania to visit his ailing father, the good, but completely broke son returns with a pile of hospital bills to be paid off, somehow.
Sept. 22, 1964, midnight
S2E2 - With a Hammer in his Hand,Lord,Lord!
Industrial arts teacher Carl Green conducts classes like a shop foreman, which provokes student Lee Darragh into taking violent action.
Sept. 29, 1964, midnight
S2E3 - Visions of Sugar Plums
Musical vagabond Charlie O'Rourke decides to settle down after fifteen years of roaming and begins teaching. But his unorthodox ways bring consternation to the administrators of Jefferson High. Novak steps in to broker a compromise.
Oct. 6, 1964, midnight
S2E4 - Little Girl Lost
Troubled co-ed Edie transfers to Jefferson and her rebellious attitude soon turns off her teachers. But Novak detects a spark of interest from her in drama and manages to change Edie's attitude.
Oct. 20, 1964, midnight
S2E5 - One Monday Afternoon
Young Donan has a promising future as the quarterback of Jefferson's football team. When the teen dies after an intense scrimmage his parents blames the rigorous workouts of the coach Lou Meyer.
Oct. 27, 1964, midnight
S2E6 - Let`s Dig a Little Grammar
JoJo and Ray are students who seemed to have vastly different futures. Novak decides to get involved and help both teenagers realize their potential.
Nov. 10, 1964, midnight
S2E7 - The People Doll
One of Novak's promising students plans on dropping out and get married. The teacher does his best to change a few minds
Nov. 17, 1964, midnight
S2E8 - Boy Under Glass
Wayne Brice is a promising pitcher on the school team with a future as a professional. But Wayne is flunking Novak's class and he won't play unless his grade improves. Despite pressure Novak holds firm on an education's value.
Nov. 24, 1964, midnight
S2E9 - Born of Kings and Angels
The big debate tournament is out of town and advisor Novak is along for the trip. The team captain Verne is normally overconfident of his abilities but becomes withdrawn. Novak must learn why before the event.
Dec. 1, 1964, midnight
S2E10 - 'A' Is for Anxiety
Karen Parker is a brilliant student with a promising future. When Karen is up for a scholarship the pressure her parents put on their daughter becomes too much forcing Novak to intervene.
Dec. 8, 1964, midnight
S2E11 - Johnny Ride the Pony
Novak steps in as advisor to an off campus boys club. But Novak is unprepared for the teen's rowdy behavior leading to a showdown with the young men.
Dec. 15, 1964, midnight
S2E12 - Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
It's discovered that a young girl who has just transferred to Jefferson High was tried and acquitted of killing her parents. The other students ostracize her and she becomes the subject of a whispering campaign, even among some of the teachers.
Dec. 22, 1964, midnight
S2E13 - Love Among the Growns Ups
Anonymous letters are sent to the school administrators accusing Novak of having an affair with Ellen Westfall, a married teacher. Novak must find the perpetrator of the unsigned notes and have them repudiated.
Dec. 29, 1964, midnight
S2E14 - From the Brow of Zeus
Pre-teen Michael Brown is academically ready for high school but lacks the social skills of his fellow students. His classmates haze him including running his pants up the flag pole. Novak tries to help Michael's adjustment.
Jan. 5, 1965, midnight
S2E15 - An Elephant is Like a Tree
Chris Herrod, a student blind for a year as the result of an accident, tries to return to his studies but finds the strain too great.
Jan. 12, 1965, midnight
S2E16 - Enter a Strange Animal
Jan. 19, 1965, midnight
S2E17 - Beat the Plowshares,Edge the Sword
When Mr. Novak uncovers a tight knit group of four male students secretly living together in an unusual arrangement, he must also take on the person enabling the minors.
Jan. 26, 1965, midnight
S2E18 - Faculty Follies (1)
Novak is assigned to direct the year's edition of the faculty variety show. He expects smooth going until an instructor objects, considering the show unbecoming for Jefferson Highs teachers.
Feb. 2, 1965, midnight
S2E19 - Faculty Follies (2)
Despite the controversy of putting on the teacher's variety show Novak perseveres. The dedicated, instructor is determined to stage the best show possible.
Feb. 9, 1965, midnight
S2E20 - The Silent Dissuaders
Exchange instructor Javid arrives from Iran and is excited to work with American students to prepare them for college. To her dismay some of her brightest pupils would rather drop out to get married.
Feb. 16, 1965, midnight
S2E21 - Mountains to Climb
Administrator Albert Vane learns that Joe Stillman is running for state superintendent. Believing him ill suited for the job Vane resigns his position at Jefferson and runs against Stillman, not knowing how ruthless his opponent can be.
Feb. 23, 1965, midnight
S2E22 - May Day,May Day
The teacher evaluations are due and most instructors are eager to keep their jobs by getting a good report. Bud Walker is the exception as he goes about his business already sure he'll be terminated at school's end.
March 2, 1965, midnight
S2E23 - Where is There to go but up,Billie?
Novak develops a romantic interest in Jean Corcoran, the new substitute teacher. But to his dismay Jean seems more invested in her new hobby of skydiving.
March 9, 1965, midnight
S2E24 - The Tender Twigs
Social Studies teacher Frank Menlow and Novak join forces to conduct a student model United Nations. What started as a learning experience becomes divisive as the instructors are accused of promoting communism.
March 16, 1965, midnight
S2E25 - Honor - and All That
A student gets carried away with the traditional rivalry with a neighboring school. A violent riot results at a basketball game.
March 23, 1965, midnight
S2E26 - The Student Who Never Was
As a prank student Dick Sullivan invents the perfect student. The faculty all rave about the non-existent teenager giving the kids,a good laugh on their elders.
March 30, 1965, midnight
S2E27 - There's a Penguin in my Garden
The school clock is ticking: Sister Gervais has three months to solve a multi-million dollar under-age problem, a dilemma that can't be accomplished from her convent.
April 6, 1965, midnight
S2E28 - The Firebrand
Paul Ryder, a member of the debate squad, decides to take a side in a school bond issue. He becomes passionate in his advocacy and galvanizes the other students to action.
April 13, 1965, midnight
S2E29 - And Then I Wrote
When a charismatic student receives a scholarship to a space academy, his rosy future takes a turn when he realizes his father's unattainable dreams are more important than his own.
April 20, 1965, midnight
S2E30 - Once a Clown
Hank Nelby is more interested in making his fellow students laugh than getting good grades. After his mother Mrs. Nelby is notified about his failing, the prominent attorney blames the school and threatens legal action.
April 27, 1965, midnight
Network: NBC
Episode Runtime: 48 min.
Season Runtime: 48 min.
Released: Sept. 24, 1963
Last Air Date: April 27, 1965, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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