The ABC Afterschool Special

Season 3

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.

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7 Episodes

Sara's Summer of the Swans
E1
Sara's Summer of the SwansGangly Sara Godfrey's 14th summer is proving to be a miserable one. Virtually friendless, and very self-conscious, she is passing the days in a blue funkâ€”until a crisis involving her younger brother forces her to think of someone besides herself. Based on the Newberry Award-winning book by Betsy Byars.
The Bridge of Adam Rush
E2
The Bridge of Adam Rush12-year-old Adam (Lance Kerwin) adjusts to a new way of life when his mother remarries and moves their whole family to the country.
Winning and Losing: Diary of a Campaign
E3
Winning and Losing: Diary of a CampaignThe 1974 Senate race is seen through the eyes of two teen-aged girls, each a campaign volunteer for George McGovern (Democrat) and Leo K. Thorsness (Republican).
The Toothpaste Millionaire
E4
The Toothpaste MillionaireA young entepreneur invents toothpaste with a twist. Instead of peppermint, his dentrifice has flavors like chocolate. Fun and funny, it teaches empowerment to child viewers.
The Skating Rink
E5
The Skating RinkTeenager with a stuttering problem overcomes his shyness to become a figure skater.
Santiago's America
E6
Santiago's AmericaA Puerto Rican boy is invited to a prestigious conference in Los Angeles. With no money, he re-builds a broken taxi to get there. Bill Duke and René Enríquez reprise their roles.
The Secret Life of T.K. Dearing
E7
The Secret Life of T.K. Dearing