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The ABC Afterschool Special

Season 6 1977 - 1978

  • 1977-10-12T21:00:00Z on ABC
  • 45m
  • 7h (7 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Drama
Occasional educational shows broadcast in the afternoon. EMost episodes were 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.

7 episodes

Season Premiere

1977-10-12T21:00:00Z

6x01 Hewitt's Just Different

Season Premiere

6x01 Hewitt's Just Different

  • 1977-10-12T21:00:00Z1h

A mentally challenged 16-year-old attempts to make friends with his neighborhood peers. Starring Moosie Drier, Russell Johnson and Tom Gulager.

1977-10-26T21:00:00Z

6x02 The Pinballs

6x02 The Pinballs

  • 1977-10-26T21:00:00Z1h

Three diverse kids with different outlooks on life are sent to a foster home until family problems can be worked out.

Live-Action/animation special featuring Michel Legrand in a true story about the bird that inspired him while studying at the Paris Conservatory of Music.

1978-03-22T22:00:00Z

6x05 The Rag-Tag Champs

6x05 The Rag-Tag Champs

  • 1978-03-22T22:00:00Z1h

The uncle of a 14-year-old sandlot baseball team manager could lose custody of his nephew because of his work schedule.

1978-04-05T22:00:00Z

6x06 Mom and Dad Can't Hear Me

6x06 Mom and Dad Can't Hear Me

  • 1978-04-05T22:00:00Z1h

Season Finale

1978-05-05T21:00:00Z

6x07 It's a Mile from Here to Glory

Season Finale

6x07 It's a Mile from Here to Glory

  • 1978-05-05T21:00:00Z1h
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