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TV 101 (1988) | Slate

TV 101

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TV 101

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Rated 7.0 on TMDB

TV 101

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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.

Status: Canceled
First aired: 1988
Seasons: 1, plus specials
Episodes: 13 aired
Average episode: 1h 0m
Genres: Drama
Network: CBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English

Direction and writing

Karl SchaeferCreator

Seasons

Season 113 episodes

Cast

Sam RobardsKevin Keegan

Michael CassuttWriter

Eric LaneuvilleDirector

Where to watch

Unavailable

Andrew CasseseSherman Fischer

Stacey DashMonique

Alex DésertHolden Hines
Stewart GoddardMarty Voight
Matt LeBlancChuck Bender
Teri PoloAmanda Hampton
Monique SalcidoAngela Hernandez

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