The ABC Afterschool Special

Season 6

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.

Where to Watch The ABC Afterschool Special • Season 6

7 Episodes

Hewitt's Just Different
E1
Hewitt's Just DifferentA mentally challenged 16-year-old attempts to make friends with his neighborhood peers. Starring Moosie Drier, Russell Johnson and Tom Gulager.
The Pinballs
E2
The PinballsThree diverse kids with different outlooks on life are sent to a foster home until family problems can be worked out.
Michel's Mixed-Up Musical Bird
E3
Michel's Mixed-Up Musical BirdLive-Action/animation special featuring Michel Legrand in a true story about the bird that inspired him while studying at the Paris Conservatory of Music.
It Isn't Easy Being a Teenage Millionaire
E4
It Isn't Easy Being a Teenage Millionaire
The Rag-Tag Champs
E5
The Rag-Tag ChampsThe uncle of a 14-year-old sandlot baseball team manager could lose custody of his nephew because of his work schedule.
Mom and Dad Can't Hear Me
E6
Mom and Dad Can't Hear Me
It's a Mile from Here to Glory
E7
It's a Mile from Here to Glory