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Release Year1972
Runtime25 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes15
DirectorGuy Fraumeni
WritersGuy Fraumeni
TypeWeb Series
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast0 credited
Also Known AsABC Afterschool Special
About ABC Afterschool Special
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.
Directed by Guy Fraumeni, ABC Afterschool Special leans on a strong ensemble — — — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1972.
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