Teachers Only
Teachers Only is an NBC television sitcom centered around the faculty of a high school; in the first season the school was Millard Fillmore High in Los Angeles, but in the second it is Woodrow Wilson High in New York with a changed cast. In both seasons Norman Fell played Principal Ben Cooper, but Lynn Redgrave's character, Diana Swanson, who had been an English teacher in the first season, became a guidance counselor in the second season. Redgrave and Fell were already established names when this show aired, but two of the supporting stars in the second season, Jean Smart would go on, three years later, to play her best known role, that of interior design studio receptionist Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the long running show, Designing Women. Also, Jean's co-star Teresa Ganzel became well known for her many game show appearances in the 1980s as well as her appearance in the comedic miniseries, Fresno. This show ran for only two seasons, in 1982 and 1983.
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In its first incarnation (April to June 1982), the setting was Millard Fillmore High School in Los Angeles. Diana Swanson is an English teacher, Ben Cooper is the school principal, Michael Dreyfuss and Gwen Edwards are fellow teachers, Mr. Brody is the assistant principal and Mr. Pafko is the janitor. Most of the scenes were in the faculty lunchroom and lounge from which students were excluded.
- Ep 1
1.Diana, Substitute Mother
14-04-198230mDiana comes to the realization that her star student is troubled, but the situation escalates when the girl becomes a runaway. Also, Diana gives into a flirtation with her neighbor...
- Ep 2
2.The Dreyfuss Affair
21-04-198230mTwo female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.
- Ep 3
3.Cooper's Grab for Gusto
28-04-198230mCooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.
- Ep 4
4.Quote, Unquote
05-05-198230mDiana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.
- Ep 5
5.The Make-Up Test
12-05-198230mDiana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.
- Ep 6
6.I've Got a Crush on You
26-05-198230mDiana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.
- Ep 7
7.The Once and Future Teacher
02-06-198230mConsumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.
- Ep 8
8.Guns and Butter
09-06-198230mA survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.
- Ep 9
9.The Rose
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