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Release Year1972
Runtime3 Seasons
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorJustin Edgerton, Ken Johnson
WritersJustin Edgerton, Ken Johnson
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast0 credited
Also Known AsThe ABC Afternoon Playbreak
About The ABC Afternoon Playbreak
The ABC Afternoon Playbreak is an American television anthology series that was broadcast on ABC from 1973 to 1975. The ninety-minute dramas aired once a month and featured some of the more popular television and film stars of the 1970s.
Directed by Justin Edgerton, Ken Johnson, The ABC Afternoon Playbreak 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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