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Anthology series aimed at children and families. Many of the episodes were based on popular children's and young adult novels.
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- E1 BookerNext upOct 1, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
Young Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.
Guest stars: Shavar Ross (Booker T. Washington), CCH Pounder (Jane), Thalmus Rasulala (Wash), James Bond III (John), Shelley Duvall (Laura Burroughs), Judge Reinhold (Newt Burroughs), Doreen Lang (Eliza Burroughs), Tony Haney (Monroe)
- E2 How to be Perfect in Just Three DaysOct 8, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
A klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.
- E3 Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)Oct 15, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression.
- E4 Who Has Seen the Wind (2/2) / Boys and GirlsOct 22, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
1. A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression. (Conclusion). 2. A girl growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada must deal with the gender roles she is expected to conform to.
- E5 The Boy who Loved TrollsOct 29, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.
- E6 The House of Dies Drier (1/2)Nov 5, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.
- E7 The House of Dies Drear (2/2)Nov 12, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)
- E8 The Hoboken Chicken EmergencyNov 19, 1984 · 58 min
Synopsis
The mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.
Guest stars: Peter Billingsley (Arthur Bobowicz), Dick Van Patten (Mayor), Gabe Kaplan (Anthony DePalma)
- E9 IslandsNov 26, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
The parents of a tough 14-year-old send her to one of their friends, who lives a reclusive life on a remote island.
- E10 All Summer in a Day / Danny's EggDec 3, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
1. An Earth girl tries to prepare children on a dark planet for the return of sunshine. 2. An Australian boy rescues and goes to great lengths to care for an emu egg.
- E11 The Box of Delights (1/3)Dec 10, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. Parts 1 & 2 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
- E12 The Box of Delights (2/3)Dec 17, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Continuation) Parts 3 & 4 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
- E13 The Box of Delights (3/3)Dec 24, 1984 · 60 min
Synopsis
Based on the 1936 John Masefield story about a boy's train ride home during the holidays. (Conclusion) Parts 5 & 6 of the 6-part BBC mini-series.
- E14 Hide and SeekJan 7, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
A computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.
- E15 And the Children Shall LeadJan 14, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
A young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
- E16 Jen's PlaceJan 21, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
A 14-year-old enlists the services of a child-advocacy lawyer when she learns her parents have divided her life in their separation agreement.
- E17 Run, Rebecca, Run!Jan 28, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.
- E18 Bridge to TerabithiaFeb 4, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
Two 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.
- E19 Words by Heart (1/2)Feb 11, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.
Guest stars: Alfre Woodard (Claudie Sills), Charlotte Rae (Mary Tom Chism), Robert Hooks (Ben Sills)
- E20 Words by Heart (2/2)Feb 18, 1985 · 60 min
Synopsis
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites. (Conclusion)
Guest stars: Alfre Woodard (Claudie Sills), Charlotte Rae (Mary Tom Chism), Robert Hooks (Ben Sills)
