James at 16 1977
“A touching story about the joys and pains of adolescence!”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 5, 1977
- Format
- 1 season · 21 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~21 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Dan Wakefield
- Network
- NBC
What is James at 16?
James at 16 is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1977
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 21
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 5, 1977
- Networks
- NBC
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
- Format
- 1 season · 21 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- NBC
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 21 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
James at 16 is a television series first released in 1977. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by NBC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 21 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A teen wrestles with a cross‑country move and the challenges of adolescence.”
- Authentic look at teenage adjustment to a new city
- Strong period performances by Lance Kerwin and cast
- Touching portrayal of adolescent joys and pains
- Limited episode count may leave story feeling brief
- 1970s production values may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy thoughtful coming‑of‑age dramas about family relocation.
The series offers a gentle, family‑friendly tone suitable for teen and adult viewers.
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Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It aired on NBC during the 1977–1978 television season.
Why does the title change from James at 15 to James at 16?
The title was updated when the main character turned 16 during the series run.
How many episodes were produced?
Eleven episodes (including a two‑hour movie) were made as James at 15, and ten aired as James at 16.
Who plays the lead character?
Lance Kerwin portrays James Hunter, the teenage protagonist.
What is the central premise?
The show follows James Hunter, whose professor father moves the family from Oregon to Boston, and James struggles to fit into his new environment.
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