Breaking Away 1980
What is Breaking Away?
Breaking Away is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 29, 1980
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Breaking Away is a television series first released in 1980. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 8 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A youthful bike‑racing drama expands the world of the beloved film.”
- Explores the film’s backstory as a prequel
- Original cast members return alongside new lead
- Highlights bicycle racing culture
- Appeals most to fans of the original film
Watch it if you like lighthearted sports stories set in a Midwestern college town.
Its tone mixes humor and drama, suitable for teen and adult viewers.
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What is the Breaking Away TV series about?
It is a 1980 American comedy‑drama set a year before the 1979 film, following Dave Stohler’s passion for bicycle racing.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Steve Tesich, with film director Peter Yates serving as executive producer.
Who plays Dave Stohler in the show?
Shaun Cassidy takes over the role of Dave Stohler.
Do any original film actors appear?
Barbara Barrie, Jackie Earle Haley and John Ashton reprise their film roles in the series.
Where is the series set?
It is set in Bloomington, Indiana.
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