Series cast summary: | |||
Lance Kerwin | ... |
Adam Rush
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(5 episodes, 1974-1976)
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Samaria Graham | ... |
Marla Clayton
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(5 episodes, 1992-1996)
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Mara Hobel | ... |
Sarah Charney
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(5 episodes, 1980-1992)
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Alexa Kenin | ... |
Boots McAfee
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(5 episodes, 1976-1982)
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Betty Beaird | ... |
Brenadelle
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(4 episodes, 1975-1982)
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Marion Ross | ... |
Billie Silverman
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(4 episodes, 1979-1996)
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Ike Eisenmann | ... |
Dalton
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(4 episodes, 1973-1979)
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Jean De Baer | ... |
Dr. Hayden
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(4 episodes, 1983-1995)
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Sparky Marcus | ... |
Brian Varner
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(4 episodes, 1975-1977)
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Oprah Winfrey | ... |
Herself - Host
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(4 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Kristy McNichol | ... |
Carlie Higgins
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(3 episodes, 1975-1977)
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Jodie Foster | ... |
Sharon Lee
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(3 episodes, 1973-1975)
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Kelly Wolf | ... |
Karen Anderson
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(3 episodes, 1984-1985)
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Alexander Chaplin | ... |
Spinner
(3 episodes, 1992)
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Lauri Hendler | ... |
Carrie Mills
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(3 episodes, 1978-1987)
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Moosie Drier | ... |
David
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(3 episodes, 1974-1983)
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Rachel Longaker | ... |
Kelly
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(3 episodes, 1977-1981)
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Jorja Fox | ... |
Diane Dravecki
(3 episodes, 1992)
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Laura Dean | ... |
Alison
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(3 episodes, 1979-1984)
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Marisol Massey | ... |
Theresa Lopez
(3 episodes, 1992)
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Vicky Dawson | ... |
Jen
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(3 episodes, 1973-1982)
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Peter Brandon | ... |
Father
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(3 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Anne Gee Byrd | ... |
Esther Greene
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(3 episodes, 1978-1980)
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Corey Parker | ... |
David
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(3 episodes, 1983-1986)
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Tara Talboy | ... |
Karen Faraday
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(3 episodes, 1975-1977)
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Laurence Haddon | ... |
Hollis' Father
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(3 episodes, 1976-1979)
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Jarrod Johnson | ... |
Oscar
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(3 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Peter Shaw | ... |
Drew Gordon
(3 episodes, 1992)
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Jack Manning | ... |
Mr. Herschel
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(3 episodes, 1974-1981)
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Claudio Martínez | ... |
Bobby
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(3 episodes, 1973-1978)
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Doney Oatman | ... |
Mary
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(3 episodes, 1974-1977)
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Michael Link | ... |
Alvin
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(3 episodes, 1973-1975)
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Carol Worthington | ... |
Math Teacher
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(3 episodes, 1976)
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Joel de la Fuente | ... |
Quan Kim Thanh
(3 episodes, 1992)
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Cheryl Arutt | ... |
Alison Watson
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(3 episodes, 1979-1988)
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Michael Miller | ... |
Angela's Brother
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(3 episodes, 1975-1982)
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Tempestt Bledsoe | ... |
Herself
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(3 episodes, 1986-1994)
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner | ... |
Himself
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(3 episodes, 1986-1994)
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Reuben Figueroa | ... |
Santiago
(2 episodes, 1972-1975)
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Lendon Smith | ... |
Himself
(2 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Melissa Sue Anderson | ... |
Alexandria 'Alex' Benton
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(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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Trini Alvarado | ... |
Alicia Marin
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(2 episodes, 1979-1981)
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Karlene Crockett | ... |
Lisl Gilbert
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(2 episodes, 1981-1982)
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Tracey Gold | ... |
Ari Jacobs
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(2 episodes, 1983-1990)
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Keith Coogan | ... |
Eric Nelson
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(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Kim Richards | ... |
Minnow
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(2 episodes, 1973-1977)
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Christian Juttner | ... |
Hollis
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(2 episodes, 1974-1977)
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Scott Baio | ... |
Jack Melon
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(2 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Joan Van Ark | ... |
Roxanne
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(2 episodes, 1974-1994)
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Belinda Balaski | ... |
Anna
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(2 episodes, 1974-1986)
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Madge Sinclair | ... |
Miss Tomas
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(2 episodes, 1978-1984)
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Cynthia Nixon | ... |
Amy Cassidy
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(2 episodes, 1979-1983)
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Danny Aiello | ... |
Dominic Ginetti
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(2 episodes, 1980-1982)
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Christine Langner | ... |
Maria Torres
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(2 episodes, 1984-1986)
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Don Murray | ... |
Frank Morrow
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(2 episodes, 1989-1993)
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Robbie Rist | ... |
Calvin Brundage
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(2 episodes, 1973-1979)
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Melendy Britt | ... |
Dolores Beckwith
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(2 episodes, 1976)
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Shane Sinutko | ... |
Pete
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(2 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Jane Kaczmarek | ... |
Mary Reed
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(2 episodes, 1994-1996)
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Carmen Maya | ... |
Santiago's Mother
(2 episodes, 1972-1975)
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Hal Smith | ... |
Professor Latouche
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(2 episodes, 1973-1978)
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Lance Guest | ... |
Doug Henshaw
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(2 episodes, 1982-1985)
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Rob Stone | ... |
Chris
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(2 episodes, 1986-1988)
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Lisa Vidal | ... |
Gloria Rodriguez
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(2 episodes, 1987-1991)
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Christopher Daniel Barnes | ... |
Boyd
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(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Ned Wilson | ... |
Coach Shafer
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(2 episodes, 1973-1976)
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Priscilla Morrill | ... |
Aunt Willie
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(2 episodes, 1974-1977)
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Eric Scott | ... |
David
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(2 episodes, 1978-1979)
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Elizabeth Ward | ... |
Jane Richardson
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(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Elizabeth Franz | ... |
Alice Kelly
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(2 episodes, 1989-1995)
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René Enríquez | ... |
Santiago's Father
(2 episodes, 1972-1975)
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Rob Lowe | ... |
Charles Elderberry
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(2 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Bibi Besch | ... |
Coach
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(2 episodes, 1981-1988)
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Roxie Roker | ... |
Aunt Helen
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(2 episodes, 1983-1987)
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Alex Colon | ... |
Carlos
(2 episodes, 1972-1975)
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Barbara Andres | ... |
Mrs. Lee
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(2 episodes, 1973-1974)
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Jane Connell | ... |
Aunt Peggy
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(2 episodes, 1974-1976)
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Walter Brooke | ... |
Mr. Mason
(2 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Anna Maria Horsford | ... |
Jessica
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(2 episodes, 1981-1984)
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Jennifer Grey | ... |
Carol Schwartz
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(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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Stephen Keep Mills | ... |
Michael Skinner
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(2 episodes, 1984-1985)
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Beau Bridges | ... |
Joe Grant (Father)
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(2 episodes, 1973-1986)
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Alan Oppenheimer | ... |
First Cadet
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(2 episodes, 1974-1979)
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Tierre Turner | ... |
Jerry
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(2 episodes, 1974-1975)
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Sharon Spelman | ... |
Mrs. Elderberry
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(2 episodes, 1980-1986)
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Kate Zentall | ... |
Samantha Canby
(2 episodes, 1981-1986)
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Mary Elaine Monti | ... |
Helen Henderson
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(2 episodes, 1984-1987)
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Pam Potillo | ... |
Kate
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(2 episodes, 1986-1990)
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Jay W. MacIntosh | ... |
Mother
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(2 episodes, 1974-1987)
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Cindy Eilbacher | ... |
Elva Grimes
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(2 episodes, 1975-1976)
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Alma Beltran | ... |
Jed's Neighbor
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(2 episodes, 1978-1986)
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Kristina Sorenson | ... |
Gretchen Lake
(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Hal Williams | ... |
Mr. Carter
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(2 episodes, 1981-1983)
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Todd Graff | ... |
Robby Pols
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(2 episodes, 1983-1992)
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Jane Adams | ... |
Elly Robinson
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(2 episodes, 1989-1995)
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Bill Duke | ... |
Mr. Sands
(2 episodes, 1972-1975)
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Marcus Ticotin | ... |
Stevie
(2 episodes, 1972-1975)
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Christopher Maleki | ... |
C.C.
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(2 episodes, 1977)
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Shannon Terhune | ... |
Cindy Franks
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(2 episodes, 1978-1979)
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Kari Michaelsen | ... |
Fran Davies
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(2 episodes, 1980-1983)
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Sally Kemp | ... |
Janet
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(2 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Fran Bennett | ... |
Nurse Etting
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(2 episodes, 1983-1989)
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Eric D. Wallace | ... |
Freddie Ellis
(2 episodes, 1984-1987)
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Melanie Mayron | ... |
Janet Eller
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(2 episodes, 1985-1986)
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Christian Hoff | ... |
Kevin Casio
(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Jimmy McNichol | ... |
David Hanna
(2 episodes, 1976-1985)
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Jack Knight | ... |
Louise's Father
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(2 episodes, 1977-1980)
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Jo Lynn Sciarro | ... |
BJ
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(2 episodes, 1979-1982)
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Peg Stewart | ... |
Esther Sherrigan
(2 episodes, 1980-1981)
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Barbara Tarbuck | ... |
Mrs. Adams
(2 episodes, 1982-1990)
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Ted Gehring | ... |
Colonel
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(2 episodes, 1982-1983)
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James Noble | ... |
Dr. Edwards
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(2 episodes, 1983-1987)
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Nadia DeLeye | ... |
Dominique
(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Liam Sullivan | ... |
Doctor
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(2 episodes, 1987-1989)
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Lynne Thigpen | ... |
Jo Delancey
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(2 episodes, 1989-1993)
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Scott Allegrucci | ... |
Glenn
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(2 episodes, 1989-1990)
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Jason Andrews | ... |
Chris Walsh
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(2 episodes, 1990)
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Kenneth Kimmins | ... |
Mr. Lee
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(2 episodes, 1973-1983)
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Anne Seymour | ... |
Dr. Bancroft
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(2 episodes, 1977-1981)
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Rex Robbins | ... |
Mr. Brundage
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(2 episodes, 1979-1985)
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Barton Heyman | ... |
Bill Waters
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(2 episodes, 1980-1982)
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Debbi Morgan | ... |
Celia
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(2 episodes, 1983-1991)
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Kirk Cameron | ... |
Jefffrey Cranston
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(2 episodes, 1983)
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Elaine Bromka | ... |
Librarian
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(2 episodes, 1985-1990)
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John Carlyle | ... |
Minister
(2 episodes, 1977-1979)
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James MacKrell | ... |
Himself
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(2 episodes, 1978-1981)
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Amy DeMayo | ... |
Carolyn
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(2 episodes, 1979)
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Kia Goodwin | ... |
Marlen
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(2 episodes, 1981-1993)
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Zero Hubbard | ... |
Keith Williams
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(2 episodes, 1985-1989)
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Cynthia Mace | ... |
Lucy Bard
(2 episodes, 1987-1990)
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Jacque Lynn Colton | ... |
Mrs. Fulton
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(2 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Robert Bu | ... |
Clerk
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(2 episodes, 1995-1996)
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Lee Kessler | ... |
Jill
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(2 episodes, 1976-1979)
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Benny Medina | ... |
Bob
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(2 episodes, 1976)
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William Lanteau | ... |
Mr. Essig
(2 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Sam McMurray | ... |
Glen Mattson
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(2 episodes, 1984-1996)
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Al Eisenmann | ... |
George
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(2 episodes, 1976-1979)
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Peggy Rea | ... |
Mrs. Atwater
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(2 episodes, 1976-1979)
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Jeannie Linero |
(2 episodes, 1978-1983)
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Dawn Jeffory | ... |
Katie
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(2 episodes, 1979-1989)
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Shelly Juttner | ... |
Kate
(2 episodes, 1974)
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Kevin McCarley | ... |
Peaches
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(2 episodes, 1974)
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Lois Hall | ... |
Mrs. Rogers
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(2 episodes, 1978-1980)
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Olive Dunbar | ... |
Stella
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(2 episodes, 1982-1985)
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Barbara Barrie | ... |
Anne Charney
(2 episodes, 1992)
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William Wise | ... |
Chuck Charney
(2 episodes, 1992)
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Robert Lussier | ... |
Stumpy
(2 episodes, 1974-1978)
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Nora Denney | ... |
Mrs. Toby
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(2 episodes, 1976-1977)
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Tommy Crebbs | ... |
Andrew Varner
(2 episodes, 1976)
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Newell Alexander | ... |
Mr. Fredricks
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(2 episodes, 1978-1979)
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Danielle Carin | ... |
Dana
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(2 episodes, 1985-1995)
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Olga Merediz | ... |
Dr. Montoya
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(2 episodes, 1987-1995)
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Ken Medlock | ... |
Coach
(2 episodes, 1987-1989)
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Nile Lanning | ... |
Katherine
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(2 episodes, 1988-1990)
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Helene Nelson | ... |
Estelle
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(2 episodes, 1974-1976)
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Alma Cuervo | ... |
Dr. Riccardo
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(2 episodes, 1982)
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Gene Crane | ... |
Father Ruelle
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(2 episodes, 1986-1987)
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Danny Cooksey | ... |
Jake
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(2 episodes, 1994-1996)
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Lark Geib | ... |
Girl Scout #1
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(2 episodes, 1974-1976)
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Allan Lurie | ... |
Bus Driver
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(2 episodes, 1977-1978)
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Jimmy Bridges | ... |
Jerry
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(2 episodes, 1978-1985)
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Drew Snyder | ... |
Pharmacies
(2 episodes, 1980-1988)
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Peter Haas | ... |
Clem
(2 episodes, 1974)
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Tim Maier | ... |
Danny Kohl
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(2 episodes, 1978-1983)
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Art LaFleur | ... |
Mr. Stone
(2 episodes, 1990)
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Sky Berdahl | ... |
Bruce Sherman
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(2 episodes, 1987-1994)
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Harold Pruett | ... |
Gary Watson
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(2 episodes, 1983-1988)
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Jill Andre | ... |
Jill Gerard
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(2 episodes, 1979-1981)
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Julie Dolan | ... |
Student
(2 episodes, 1981-1985)
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Nancy Kandal | ... |
Customer
(2 episodes, 1989-1991)
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Gabrielle Carteris | ... |
Cecile
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(2 episodes, 1987-1988)
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Rusty Gilligan | ... |
Student
(2 episodes, 1976-1979)
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Christopher Shaw | ... |
Arnie Hack
(2 episodes, 1988-1990)
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Mayim Bialik | ... |
Herself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Sandra 'Pepa' Denton | ... |
Herself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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M.C. Hammer | ... |
Himself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Cheryl 'Salt' James | ... |
Herself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Christopher Martin | ... |
Himself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Christopher Reid | ... |
Himself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Deidre 'Spinderella' Roper | ... |
Herself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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John Stamos | ... |
Himself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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Jody Watley | ... |
Herself
(2 episodes, 1992-1994)
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"ABC Afterschool Specials" was the umbrella show name for various educational shows that were shown in the afternoon, occasionally. Each episode was produced by a separate company.
I am a woman that was born in 1965. The times were very different then. Since I have become an adult, I realize that back then, things weren't so bad. I think that every generation views their coming up as harder than the one before theirs. I am a writer. In each book that I write, I try and provide hope and encouragement to the reader. My work covers practical situations that people experience every day. My most recent work is about drug addiction. Whether the reader be an addict themselves or a loved one of someone addicted to drugs, I tried to provide love and support and suggestions that would help either. When I was about half way through this book, I mentioned to my husband, my memory of the ABC After School Special and how vital a program of that nature was at that time. I think that it's a travesty that a program of such high impact, could be replaced with the likes of Judge Judy. In 1975, when I was just ten years old, I watched these After School Specials, every day after school. I enjoyed them. Even though I didn't realize that over 30 years later I would recall not only watching them but all of these years later, FEEL the impact of these shows and appreciate their invaluable message. Our children need these types of programs. Television has become a poison for our young viewers, glorifying violence and sick behavior. They are being programmed to grow into warped adults. Bring back the After School Specials. Let's arm our children with lessons that will enhance their chances of becoming caring adults. In the meantime, I will continue to write material that hopefully can help achieve this to some small extent.