CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1995)

CBS late-afternoon specials designed for junior high and high school students, dramatizing issues affecting teens.

Stars:

Monica Calhoun, Tammy Lauren, Nick Angotti

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 59 wins & 134 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Monica Calhoun	...	Carol (3 episodes, 1989-1995)
Tammy Lauren	...	Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Stern (3 episodes, 1987-1993)
Nick Angotti	...	Coach (3 episodes, 1986-1993)
Beau Dremann	...	Beef Adams (3 episodes, 1984-1988)
Vince Vaughn	...	Richard (3 episodes, 1990-1991)
James Marshall	...	Doug Simpson (3 episodes, 1986-1989)
Sean Le Sure	...	Lonnie Jamal (3 episodes, 1992-1995)
Dominic Oliver	...	Paramedic (3 episodes, 1986-1990)
Khrystyne Haje	...	Brianne Corey (3 episodes, 1986-1992)
Stephen Macht	...	Bob Anastas (2 episodes, 1984-1987)
Josh Hamilton	...	Chip Fulton (2 episodes, 1985-1991)
Peter Billingsley	...	Joey Martelli (2 episodes, 1990-1994)
Justin Whalin	...	Chaz Havelik (2 episodes, 1993)
George Dzundza	...	Arthur Jennings (2 episodes, 1984-1988)
Bibi Besch	...	Mrs. Evans (2 episodes, 1984)
Timothy Gibbs	...	Jimmy Matthews (2 episodes, 1984)
Roxana Zal	...	Allie Newton (2 episodes, 1986-1992)
Lori Loughlin	...	Kelly (2 episodes, 1986-1988)
Karen Petrasek	...	Farrah Bogdosian (2 episodes, 1985-1987)
Elinor Donahue	...	Laura Donovan (2 episodes, 1984-1988)
Michael Durrell	...	Lieutenant Gennaro (2 episodes, 1986-1993)
Allison Dean	...	Kerry Cook (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Claudia Wells	...	Lisa (2 episodes, 1984-1986)
Millie Perkins	...	Klara Markowitz (2 episodes, 1986-1994)
David Faustino	...	Louie Dawson (2 episodes, 1986-1992)
Michael Landes	...	David Corbin (2 episodes, 1992)
Christopher Collet	...	Kyle (2 episodes, 1984-1991)
Geoffrey Blake	...	Dexter Lee Smith (2 episodes, 1984-1989)
David Purdham	...	Jimmy's Dad (2 episodes, 1990-1994)
Concetta Tomei	...	Elizabeth Henderson (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Tito Ortiz	...	TJ Tores (2 episodes, 1992-1993)
Johann Carlo	...	Consuela Fabian (2 episodes, 1984-1985)
David Greenlee	...	Gregg (2 episodes, 1985-1986)
Anne Meara	...	Mrs. Salters (2 episodes, 1987-1993)
Darleen Carr	...	Elanor Prosky (2 episodes, 1989-1993)
Marcelino Sánchez	...	Jesse (2 episodes, 1985)
Michael Fairman	...	Dr. Bolton (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Manfred Melcher	...	Bob (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Alan Sader	...	Dr. Hildebrand (2 episodes, 1988-1993)
J. Trevor Edmond	...	Kevin (2 episodes, 1990-1996)
Shirley Jo Finney	...	Mrs. Jackson (2 episodes, 1989-1992)
James Calvert	...	Brian Lance (2 episodes, 1984-1992)
Fernando López	...	Carter (2 episodes, 1991-1992)
Anne Gee Byrd	...	Mrs. Shaw (2 episodes, 1984-1989)
Matthew Faison	...	Kurt Green (2 episodes, 1987)
Danny Zorn	...	Arnie Greenbaum (2 episodes, 1991-1992)
Alix Elias	...	Aunt Magdelena (2 episodes, 1984-1994)
Lauren Woodland	...	Cathy Fischer (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Raymond Singer	...	Arthur Katz (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
Ilario Pantano	...	Mark (2 episodes, 1994)
Israel Juarbe	...	2nd Piranha (2 episodes, 1984-1985)
R.D. Robb	...	Jeremy (2 episodes, 1994-1995)
Nita Whitaker	...	School Nurse (2 episodes, 1990-1992)
Marty McGaw	...	Fran Wisnewski (2 episodes, 1991-1993)
Charles Stransky	...	Alfred Wainwright (2 episodes, 1989)
Kevin Sifuentes	...	1st Piranha (2 episodes, 1985-1989)
Holly Dorff	...	Female Student (2 episodes, 1987-1989)
Gregory Paul Martin	...	Brad (2 episodes, 1989-1990)
Gabriel Olds	...	Richard (2 episodes, 1992-1995)
Nicole Eggert	...	Heidi (2 episodes, 1984-1990)
Richard Moll	...	Coach Hillman (2 episodes, 1992)
Gloria Carlin	...	Frances Taylor (2 episodes, 1989-1993)
Kat Green	...	Blanche (2 episodes, 1988-1993)

Storyline

CBS late-afternoon specials designed for junior high and high school students, dramatizing issues affecting teens.

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Plot Keywords:

family relationships

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Genres:

Drama | Family | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 January 1984 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Schoolbreak Special Telefilm

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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