TV 101
TV 101
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TV 101

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5.0 / 10
1988
1 season
13 episodes
Drama

Recently divorced Kevin Keegan is a photo journalist who quits his job and returns to alma mater, Roosevelt High School, to teach journalism. He then teaches his class how to produce a television news program instead of a traditional school newspaper... TV 101 is an American drama series that aired on CBS from 1988 until 1989. The series stars Sam Robards, Brynn Thayer, Leon Russom and Andrew Cassese. Other notable cast members include Stacey Dash, Teri Polo, Alex Désert and Matt LeBlanc. The music for this show was created and produced by Todd Rundgren.

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  • Ep 1

    1.Rolling

    29-11-198860m

    A divorced TV-news photographer returns to his former high school to teach journalism, and persuades his students to produce a cable newscast.

  • Ep 2

    2.Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask)

    06-12-198860m

    Keegan sends the class out around campus to find out "Everything You Wanted to Know About Teenagers, but Were Afraid to Ask."

  • Ep 3

    3.The Unbearable Rightness of Penny

    13-12-198860m

    Penny has questions about ethics when she discovers Steadman's student lieutenant has framed a school bully by planting a weapon in the thug's locker.

  • Ep 4

    4.Home

    20-12-198860m

    To cheer up Mr. Keegan, his students present him with an unusual gift and several surprises on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, Holden shadows a graffiti artist around campus.

  • Ep 5

    5.On the Road

    04-01-198960m

    Sherman goes on the road because he is upset by the class's reaction to his Christmas video. Meanwhile Holden refuses to reveal the mystery graffiti artists identity, and may face...

  • Ep 6

    6.Kangaroo Gate

    11-01-198960m

    Penny tries to expose the shady doings of the favorite son in the school elections, while Amanda, his girlfriend and running mate, does her best to cover up for him.

  • Ep 7

    7.The Last Temptation of Checker (1)

    18-01-198960m

    Checker re-establishes his drug contacts to impress a pretty transfer student. Meanwhile Mr. Keegan tries to help a burned out veteran teacher.

  • Ep 8

    8.The Last Temptation of Checker (2)

    25-01-198960m

    Vance's new girlfriend leads him deeper into the school drug world, while Mr. Keegan is torn whether to tell Vance his suspicions that she is an undercover narcotics agent.

  • Ep 9

    9.Clicks

    01-02-198960m

    Amanda finds herself having to choose between her cliquey friends and her new boyfriend, who happens to be from the wrong side of the tracks.

  • Ep 10

    10.First Love (1)

    25-02-198960m

    The class covers Mr. Steadman's daughter's wedding. Chuck and Jamie lovemaking results in her pregnancy.

  • First Love (2)

    11.First Love (2)

    04-03-198960m

    After seeking advice from family and friends, Chuck and the pregnant Jamie finally decide to marry.

  • Ep 12

    12.First Love (3)

    11-03-198960m

    Jamie has second thoughts about marrying Chuck when she considers the emotional and economical stress it could bring into their lives.

  • Ep 13

    13.Keegan's Past

    25-03-198960m

    Mr. Keegan begins to crave the excitement of his days as a TV journalist when a former colleague visits. Meanwhile Sherman is stunned to discover a friend is using steroids.

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