ABC Weekend Specials (1977–1997)

A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.

Stars:

Willie Tyler, Frank Welker, Hal Smith

11 wins & 30 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Willie Tyler	...	Himself - Host (14 episodes, 1981-1984)
Frank Welker	...	Bunjee (12 episodes, 1978-1994)
Hal Smith	...	Emperor (9 episodes, 1982-1988)
Janet Waldo	...	Alice (7 episodes, 1980-1983)
Nancy McKeon	...	Dolly (6 episodes, 1979-1982)
Linda Gary	...	Mrs. Winsborrow (6 episodes, 1980-1994)
Michael Rye	...	Mr. Winsborrow (6 episodes, 1979-1985)
Katie Leigh	...	Buzz Beaver (6 episodes, 1985-1994)
Ilene Latter	...	Eleanor (6 episodes, 1985-1988)

Storyline

A youth anthology series focusing primarily on adaptations of children's literature.

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Plot Keywords:

abc weekend special | acronym in title | anthology

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Genres:

Animation | Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 September 1977 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Childhood's Hard to Forget

I had almost completely forgotten about the Captain and his friends and all the mornings I had actually woken up on time to watch them until my friend and I were talking on the phone one night. She says "What is this on Channel 99?" I turn on the TV and there's Cap't Readmore talking about Jack and the Beanstalk. I think I nearly went into shock. This was a little celebrated piece of the 80's and a memory of ABC before the Disney takeover (when they used to play good Saturday Cartoons).