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ABC Afterschool Special is an American anthology television series that aired on ABC from October 4, 1972, to January 23, 1997, usually in the late afternoon on weekdays. Most episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. [1]
The American Broadcasting Company coined the term Afterschool Special in 1972 [1] with a series of television films, usually dealing with controversial or socially relevant issues, that were generally broadcast in the late afternoon and meant to be viewed by school-age children, particularly teenagers. [2]
ABC Afterschool Specials: Created by Guy Fraumeni. With Lance Kerwin, Samaria Graham, Mara Hobel, Alexa Kenin. A teen drama anthology that often touched on social issues of the day.
In The Bridge of Adam Rush, a teen copes with a cross-country move after his mother remarries. The ABC Afterschool Special was an immediate hit, drawing an average of 9.4 million viewers...
After School Special: Directed by Jared Cohn. With Richard Switzer, Ryan King Persaud, Kayden Kross, David Gere. Two high school kids mentored by a nightclub owner go on a mission to find their classmate when she is kidnapped by a secret society.
For your reminiscing pleasure, we’ve listed every one of the ABC Afterschool Special episodes (all 154!) — as well as all the promotional materials and full-length videos we could find. (If you want to watch more, you can get some episodes on DVD here .)
ABC Afterschool Specials (In Order) The Afterschool Specialist. Watch the evolution of the ABC Afterschool Specials from October 4, 1972 - January 23, 1997. Play all. Shuffle. Watch...
