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TV 101

TV 101 (1988)

November. 29,1988

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TV 101

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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TV 101

1988

Seasons & Episode

Seasons 1 : 1988

13 Episode

Episode 1 - Rolling

November. 29,1988

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

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

December. 06,1988

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

Episode 3 - The Unbearable Rightness of Penny

December. 13,1988

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.

Episode 4 - Home

December. 20,1988

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.

Episode 5 - On the Road

January. 04,1989

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 suspension.

Episode 6 - Kangaroo Gate

January. 11,1989

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.

Episode 7 - The Last Temptation of Checker (1)

January. 18,1989

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

Episode 8 - The Last Temptation of Checker (2)

January. 25,1989

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.

Episode 9 - Clicks

February. 01,1989

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.

Episode 10 - First Love (1)

February. 25,1989

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

Episode 11 - First Love (2)

March. 04,1989

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

Episode 12 - First Love (3)

March. 11,1989

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

Episode 13 - Keegan's Past

March. 25,1989

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.