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The ABC Afterschool Special

Season 23 1994 - 1995

  • 1994-09-15T21:00:00Z on ABC
  • 45m
  • 4h 45m (5 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Drama
Occasional educational shows broadcast in the afternoon. EMost episodes were dramatically presented situations, often controversial, of interest to children and teenagers. Several episodes were either in animated form or presented as documentaries. Topics included illiteracy, substance abuse and teenage pregnancy.

5 episodes

Season Premiere

1994-09-15T21:00:00Z

23x01 Boys Will Be Boys: the Ali Cooper Story

Season Premiere

23x01 Boys Will Be Boys: the Ali Cooper Story

  • 1994-09-15T21:00:00Z1h

Not to be confused with the same-named TV series, this chronicles the ordeal of a high-school marching band-member (Ami Dolenz) who becomes the victim of sexual harassment by several male classmates, including some close friends of her elder brother Steve (David "Viper" Lipper of Full House fame). Fortunately, he takes her side. Ali and her family decide upon suing the school, after Principal Pritchard (Steven Gilborn) cites the title excuse instead of doing anything to protect her. Directed by Joan Van Ark, who also portrays Ali and Steve's mom; Larry Wilcox plays their dad. Also starring Jeremy Jordan and Danny Cooksey.

1994-12-08T22:00:00Z

23x02 Magical Make-Over

23x02 Magical Make-Over

  • 1994-12-08T22:00:00Z45m

Teenage girl desperately wants to be popular. One day an angel grants her that wish, by giving her a new image every day. But soon, she wishes she could just be herself.

Whoopi Goldberg interviews musician/singer Bonnie Raitt about her life, career and future plans.

1995-04-06T21:00:00Z

23x04 Notes for My Daughter

23x04 Notes for My Daughter

  • 1995-04-06T21:00:00Z1h

Teenage girl struggles with her mother's illness from breast cancer.

Season Finale

1995-05-25T21:00:00Z

23x05 Long Road Home

Season Finale

23x05 Long Road Home

  • 1995-05-25T21:00:00Z1h

Teenager Hank Atkins (Micah Dyer) does not know what to think of his dad John's (Jameson Parker) new wife; for one thing, Amanda (Kristen Cloke) is young enough to be John's daughter. Thankfully, however, as Hank takes a long road trip alone with Amanda, the proverbial ice gets broken with a vengeance.

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