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TV 101

  • TV Series
  • 1988–1989
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
136
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Stacey Dash, Matt LeBlanc, Teri Polo, Alex Désert, and Sam Robards in TV 101 (1988)
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Recently-divorced news photographer Kevin Keegan quits his job and returns to Roosevelt High School to teach kids how to make a TV show.Recently-divorced news photographer Kevin Keegan quits his job and returns to Roosevelt High School to teach kids how to make a TV show.Recently-divorced news photographer Kevin Keegan quits his job and returns to Roosevelt High School to teach kids how to make a TV show.

  • Creator
    • Karl Schaefer
  • Stars
    • Sam Robards
    • Andrew Cassese
    • Stacey Dash
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    136
    YOUR RATING
    • Creator
      • Karl Schaefer
    • Stars
      • Sam Robards
      • Andrew Cassese
      • Stacey Dash
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Episodes18

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    Sam Robards
    Sam Robards
    • Kevin Keegan
    • 1988–1989
    Andrew Cassese
    • Sherman Fischer
    • 1988–1989
    Stacey Dash
    Stacey Dash
    • Monique
    • 1988–1989
    Alex Désert
    Alex Désert
    • Holden Hines
    • 1988–1989
    Stewart Goddard
    • Marty Voight
    • 1988–1989
    Matt LeBlanc
    Matt LeBlanc
    • Chuck Bender
    • 1988–1989
    Teri Polo
    Teri Polo
    • Amanda Hampton
    • 1988–1989
    Monique Salcido
    • Angela Hernandez
    • 1988–1989
    Mary B. Ward
    • Penny Lipton
    • 1988–1989
    Andrew White
    Andrew White
    • Vance Checker
    • 1988–1989
    Leon Russom
    Leon Russom
    • Principal Edward Steadman
    • 1988–1989
    Brynn Thayer
    Brynn Thayer
    • Emilie Walker
    • 1988–1989
    Matt Dearborn
    Matt Dearborn
    • Skip…
    • 1988–1989
    Scott Menville
    Scott Menville
    • Ralph Gumer…
    • 1988–1989
    Lisa Trusel
    Lisa Trusel
    • Jamie Myers
    • 1989
    Cristine Rose
    Cristine Rose
    • Mary Alice Peevey
    • 1988–1989
    Michael Sharrett
    Michael Sharrett
    • Craig Blumen
    • 1988–1989
    Donna Bullock
    Donna Bullock
    • Sandy Keegan
    • 1988–1989
    • Creator
      • Karl Schaefer
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    8jeffsnyder-23886

    Stepping Stone For Young Actors

    I remember reading about this exciting new series in a fall preview and was instantly interested in the premise and its attractive young cast who many went on to more famous roles. The biggest star was a then unknown Matt LeBlanc (who I incorrectly assumed might be the brother of Christian LeBlanc), before he found fame on FRIENDS. Teri Polo, who started out on the same daytime soap opera as Luke Perry (LOVING), went on to star in feature films like Domestic Disturbance as John Travolta's ex-wife and the Meet The Parents films as Robert DeNiro's daughter Pam. Stacey Dash before her breakthrough performance in Clueless. Alex Desert who later was a regular cast member of another TV series about young adults that only lasted for one season, created by Aaron Spelling on the heels of the more successful Beverly Hills, 90210 and Melrose Place, titled The Heights. I wish this show had lasted longer but maybe it could live on through streaming somewhere and even spark a possible reboot.
    cherold

    maybe one of these things that was better at the time?

    Checked out the first episode of this when I saw it was created by Kurt Schaefer, who did great shows like Eerie Indiana and Z-Nation. The few reviews are all ecstatic about it, but seeing it for the first time over 30 years after its debut it seems pretty hockey and conventional. The dialogue and acting are pretty iffy, and I just don't get it.

    But maybe if you were an 80s high school student this was amazing. Anyway, I'm not giving it a rating because I don't want to bring down the score of something with so much love, but I can't see watching more of this.
    Mattswife97

    too bad this show didn't last longer

    because it was a good film. it was about some kids in school learning film. i was only 13 when this movie came out so i don't really remember much. I wish they would show repeats of this somewhere. they alwasy take the good shows off. =(
    9dpercent

    Background actor that was featured in an unusual way

    Ever since I was featured as a background actor in an episode (never aired)I was curious as to the reason this show only aired 14 episodes. I was working out of "central casting" at the time and holding down a job in another industry. The producers of this show wanted my image in an episode and central pleaded with me to do the show...at my convenience none the less. I was supposedly caught in a secret romantic encounter with the character played by actress Brit Thayer which was captured by one of her students with a still camera. What was unusual I was featured in a "silent Bit" that most background extra's never get a chance to do. However the episode never aired because the show was canceled a couple of weeks after I appeared in this episode.

    I always wondered if I got screen credit....although it doesn't really matter anymore because that show aired more than 20 years ago.

    I always liked the show even before my bit part. It was unusual and ahead of its time for sure.
    unitedbro

    It was a rare gem

    Not many people caught this show but, it was a treat. First of all it was the debut of Stacey Dash to the entertainment world which in and of itself was worth praise. It was a smart witty show with a cutting edge theme and production style. I would like to see this show again in reruns or on DVD.

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      Didn't last one whole season.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Camp Midnite: Show 109 (1989)

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    • Release date
      • October 20, 1990 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Verdugo Hills High School - 10625 Plainview Avenue, Tujunga, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • GTG Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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