---
title: "James at 16"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/james-at-16-1977"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 10138
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 21
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# James at 16 (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/james-at-16-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A teen wrestles with a cross‑country move and the challenges of adolescence."

### Why Watch
- Authentic look at teenage adjustment to a new city
- Strong period performances by Lance Kerwin and cast
- Touching portrayal of adolescent joys and pains

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited episode count may leave story feeling brief
- 1970s production values may feel dated
- Tone & Suitability: The series offers a gentle, family‑friendly tone suitable for teen and adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: coming-of-age, drama, introspective, family

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/james-at-16-1977#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Dan Wakefield
- **Networks / Studios**: NBC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lance Kerwin** as *James Hunter*
- **Lynn Carlin** as *Meg Hunter*
- **Linden Chiles** as *Paul Hunter*
- **Kim Richards** as *Sandy Hunter*
- **David Raynr** as *Ludwig 'Sly' Hazeltine*
- **Susan Myers** as *Marlene Mahoney*
- **Terri Nunn**
- **Kristine DeBell**
- **Gary Tomlin**
- **Tom Stovall** as *First Park Attendant*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did the series originally air?
It aired on NBC during the 1977–1978 television season.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who plays the lead character?
Lance Kerwin portrays James Hunter, the teenage protagonist.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [James at 16 — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/10138)
- [James at 15 - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_at_15)
- [James at 16 (1977 - 1978) - další díly](https://www.sms.cz/serial/james-at-16/serie)

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