WHAT WE SAW KEEP  IT OLDSKOOL REMEMBERS

From 1972 until 1997 ABC ran a program that educated, enlightened and informed the school age children. The topics were serious and there was not always a happy ending. The series in its 25 year run featured many known or soon to be known stars (Scott Baio, Jodie Foster , Rob Lowe Kristy McNichol and Will Smith) The show had episodes dealing with underage drinking, drug use, and teen pregnancy. As a kid and teenager I remember the 76-87 time frame. As a child of divorce I marveled at how at the end of the “Divorce” episode everything was great and there were smiles and hugs. That was not to say that there wasn’t endings that showed that in real life there are not always happy ending and there are/were consequences for any actions.

The Afterschool Special went away in 1997 but I must admit I thought It had gone away back in the 80s. I have no clue what comes on now around the 3:30-5  time but in those days there wasn’t 1000 tv channels to choose from. To all those that remember the episodes like

It Isn't Easy Being a Teenage Millionaire 

Mom and Dad Can't Hear Me

The Terrible Secret

Which Mother Is Mine   

She Drinks a Little

KEEP IT OLDSKOOL