Anthology series aimed at children and families. Many of the episodes were based on popular children's and young adult novels.
Booker
Oct 1, 1984
Young Booker T. Washington dreams of learning how to read despite a law against it.
How to be Perfect in Just Three Days
Oct 8, 1984
A klutzy teen takes a crash course in how to be a perfect person.
Who Has Seen the Wind (1/2)
Oct 15, 1984
A 10-year-old boy in rural Saskatchewan must come to terms with his father's death and the adult world during the Depression.
Who Has Seen the Wind (2/2) / Boys and Girls
Oct 22, 1984
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.
The Boy who Loved Trolls
Oct 29, 1984
12-year-old Paul searches for a troll to prove fairy tales are real.
The House of Dies Drier (1/2)
Nov 5, 1984
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist.
The House of Dies Drear (2/2)
Nov 12, 1984
A house seems to be haunted by the ghost of an abolitionist. (Conclusion)
The Hoboken Chicken Emergency
Nov 19, 1984
The mayor of Hoboken courageously deals with a runaway 266-pound chicken named Henrietta.
Islands
Nov 26, 1984
The parents of a tough 14-year-old send her to one of their friends, who lives a reclusive life on a remote island.
All Summer in a Day / Danny's Egg
Dec 3, 1984
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.
The Box of Delights (1/3)
Dec 10, 1984
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.
The Box of Delights (2/3)
Dec 17, 1984
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.
The Box of Delights (3/3)
Dec 24, 1984
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.
Hide and Seek
Jan 7, 1985
A computer whiz writes a program to help a friend with her homework.
And the Children Shall Lead
Jan 14, 1985
A young Black girl in a quiet Mississippi town in 1965 becomes involved in the Civil Rights Movement.
Jen's Place
Jan 21, 1985
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.
Run, Rebecca, Run!
Jan 28, 1985
A girl befriends the illegal immigrant holding her captive on a deserted island.
Bridge to Terabithia
Feb 4, 1985
Two 11-year-olds create a magical kingdom where they share their hopes and dreams.
Words by Heart (1/2)
Feb 11, 1985
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites.
Words by Heart (2/2)
Feb 18, 1985
A Black family in turn-of-the-century Missouri endures prejudice after being given jobs formerly held by whites. (Conclusion)
