TV series

TV 101

Name: TV 101
Released: 1988
Cast: Sam Robards, Andrew Cassese, Stacey Dash, Alex Désert, Stewart Goddard

1988–1989· 1 season· 60 min episodes★ 7.0Canceled

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

high school teacher high school teacher

Episodes

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E1 RollingNext upNov 29, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
A divorced TV-news photographer returns to his former high school to teach journalism, and persuades his students to produce a cable newscast.
Guest stars: Scott Schwartz (Student), Denis Arndt (Officer Checker), Raymond Singer (Cable TV Employee), Billy Morrissette (Jay Peterson), Matt Dearborn (Skip), Betty A. Bridges (Secretary), Cheryl Anderson (Board President), George Ball (Bartender)
E2 Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask)Dec 6, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
Keegan sends the class out around campus to find out "Everything You Wanted to Know About Teenagers, but Were Afraid to Ask."
Guest stars: Darren E. Burrows (Brian Miller), Matt Dearborn (Skip), Michael Sharrett (Craig Blumen), Stephen Lee (Bud Matthews), Jason Oliver (Reed Warrell), Scott Menville (Ralph Gumer), Craig Hurley (Stoner #2), Amy Moore Davis (Stoner #1)
E3 The Unbearable Rightness of PennyDec 13, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Darren E. Burrows (Brian Miller), Matt Dearborn (Skip), Michael Sharrett (Craig Blumen), Stephen Lee (Bud Matthews), Cristine Rose (Mary Alice Peevey), Duncan Gamble (Mr. Blumen), Lorry Goldman, Jason Oliver (Reed Warrell)
E4 HomeDec 20, 1988 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Matt Dearborn (Skip), Cristine Rose (Mary Alice Peevey), Max Perlich (Shadow), Donna Bullock (Sandy Keegan), Ron Canada (Mr. Hines), L. Scott Caldwell (Mrs. Hines), Kenneth Kimmins (Ronning), Dakin Matthews (Tanner)
E5 On the RoadJan 4, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Matt Dearborn (Skip), Max Perlich (Shadow), Donna Bullock (Sandy Keegan), Ron Canada (Mr. Hines), Cassie Hall (Jenny Keegan), Tyren Perry (Amy Hines), Christine Elise (Annie), Annie Abbott (Mrs. Fischer)
E6 Kangaroo GateJan 11, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Matt Dearborn (Skip), Michael Sharrett (Craig Blumen), Stephen Lee (Bud Matthews), Scott Menville (Ralph Gumer), Tengiz Borisoff (Ivan Dolomentsyevsky), Phill Lewis (Noah Hawkins), Shawn Modrell (Tracy Roberts), Brian Bremer (Milo Trump)
E7 The Last Temptation of Checker (1)Jan 18, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
Checker re-establishes his drug contacts to impress a pretty transfer student. Meanwhile Mr. Keegan tries to help a burned out veteran teacher.
Guest stars: Cristine Rose (Mary Alice Peevey), Sherilyn Fenn (Robin Zimmer), Michael Fox (Jack Gregory), Martin Mull (Dwight Kincheloe), Craig Hurley (Stoner #2), Kevin Hardesty (David Bane), Scott Garrison (Eddie Harper), Lieux Dressler (Secretary)
E8 The Last Temptation of Checker (2)Jan 25, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lisa Trusel (Jamie Myers), Sherilyn Fenn (Robin Zimmer), Martin Mull (Dwight Kincheloe), Scott Garrison (Eddie Harper), Amy Moore Davis (Stoner #1), Paul Harkins (Drummer), Bill Bowman (Bass Player), Jebin Bruni (Lead Guitar)
E9 ClicksFeb 1, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Lisa Trusel (Jamie Myers), Kim Walker (Becky), Matt Dearborn (Skip), Michael Sharrett (Craig Blumen), Scott Menville (Ralph Gumer), Rodney Eastman (Derek), Laura Leigh Hughes (Staci Lawson), Norman Alden (Ralphie)
E10 First Love (1)Feb 25, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
The class covers Mr. Steadman's daughter's wedding. Chuck and Jamie lovemaking results in her pregnancy.
Guest stars: Lisa Trusel (Jamie Myers), Cristine Rose (Mary Alice Peevey), Marcia Strassman (Mrs. Myers), Vernee Watson (Mrs. Hiekkila), Sharon Madden (Mrs. Britten), Alan Ursillo (Frank), Susan Ursitti (Lisa Steadman), Don Lewis (Roger)
E11 First Love (2)Mar 4, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
After seeking advice from family and friends, Chuck and the pregnant Jamie finally decide to marry.
Guest stars: Lisa Trusel (Jamie Myers), Donna Bullock (Sandy Keegan), Cassie Hall (Jenny Keegan), Marcia Strassman (Mrs. Myers), Alan Ursillo (Frank), Kristin Dattilo (Allison), Joyce Brothers (Joyce Brothers), Elsa Raven (Mrs. Ganoosh)
E12 First Love (3)Mar 11, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
Jamie has second thoughts about marrying Chuck when she considers the emotional and economical stress it could bring into their lives.
Guest stars: Lisa Trusel (Jamie Myers), Marcia Strassman (Mrs. Myers), Beau Starr (Mr. Bender), Kathleen Freeman (Landlady), Kristin Dattilo (Allison), Laurel Lockhart (Nurse), David L. Crowley (Coach Cassutt)
E13 Keegan's PastMar 25, 1989 · 60 min
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Tim Thomerson (Dave Treadwell), Peter Murnik (Harold Ross), Spice Williams-Crosby (Ms. Burton), Minda Burr (Margaret Williams), Nedra Volz (Momma Steadman), Ian Wade (Jack Williams), Charles Stransky (Paul Waldman), Kirk Sisco (Zeke Roberts)