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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.
CreatorKarl Schaefer
Rolling
Nov 29, 1988
A divorced TV-news photographer returns to his former high school to teach journalism, and persuades his students to produce a cable newscast.
Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask)
Dec 6, 1988
Keegan sends the class out around campus to find out "Everything You Wanted to Know About Teenagers, but Were Afraid to Ask."
The Unbearable Rightness of Penny
Dec 13, 1988
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.
Home
Dec 20, 1988
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.
On the Road
Jan 4, 1989
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.
Kangaroo Gate
Jan 11, 1989
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.
The Last Temptation of Checker (1)
Jan 18, 1989
Checker re-establishes his drug contacts to impress a pretty transfer student. Meanwhile Mr. Keegan tries to help a burned out veteran teacher.
The Last Temptation of Checker (2)
Jan 25, 1989
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.
Clicks
Feb 1, 1989
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.
First Love (1)
Feb 25, 1989
The class covers Mr. Steadman's daughter's wedding. Chuck and Jamie lovemaking results in her pregnancy.
First Love (2)
Mar 4, 1989
After seeking advice from family and friends, Chuck and the pregnant Jamie finally decide to marry.
First Love (3)
Mar 11, 1989
Jamie has second thoughts about marrying Chuck when she considers the emotional and economical stress it could bring into their lives.
Keegan's Past
Mar 25, 1989
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.
