TV 101 1988
“DON'T BREAK THE CAMERA”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- November 29, 1988
- Last Aired
- March 25, 1989
- Format
- 1 season · 13 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~13 hours (60 min/ep)
- Created By
- Karl Schaefer
- Network
- CBS
What is TV 101?
TV 101 is an American drama television series that aired on CBS from November 29, 1988, until March 25, 1989. The plot follows Kevin Keegan, a recently divorced photo journalist who quits his job and returns to his alma mater, Roosevelt High School, to teach journalism.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 29, 1988
- Last aired
- Mar 25, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 2 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- CBS
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 13 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
Trailer
No official trailer is available for this title yet.
Find the trailer on YouTube ↗Overview
TV 101 is an American drama television series that aired on CBS from November 29, 1988, until March 25, 1989. The plot follows Kevin Keegan, a recently divorced photo journalist who quits his job and returns to his alma mater, Roosevelt High School, to teach journalism. Instead of having his class produce a traditional school newspaper, he teaches them how to produce a television news program. The series stars Sam Robards, Brynn Thayer, Leon Russom, and Andrew Cassese. Other notable cast members include Stacey Dash, Teri Polo, Alex Désert, Matt LeBlanc, Andrew White, and Mary B. Ward. The music for the show was created and produced by Todd Rundgren. The program is set in a late 1980s teen television context and spans the 1988 through 1989 broadcasting period.
Should you watch it?
“A divorced photojournalist returns to his high school alma mater to teach students how to produce television news.”
- Features a recognizable ensemble cast including Sam Robards, Stacey Dash, Teri Polo, and Matt LeBlanc.
- Includes music created and produced by Todd Rundgren.
- Follows a unique premise where students produce a television news program instead of a traditional school newspaper.
- It only aired during the 1988 until 1989 television season on CBS.
Watch it if you want to see an American drama series about a high school journalism teacher and his students.
It is an American drama series with a nostalgic late 1980s high school setting.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about TV 101 — answers are spoiler-safe.
Your verdict
Is TV 101 worth watching?
Cast
Episode guide
Spoiler-Safe Browsing Progress
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rolling Mytharc Nov 29, 1988
- E2 Everything You've Always Wanted to Know About Teenagers (But Were Afraid to Ask) Core Dec 6, 1988
- E3 The Unbearable Rightness of Penny Core Dec 13, 1988
- E4 Home Core Dec 20, 1988
- E5 On the Road Core Jan 4, 1989
- E6 Kangaroo Gate Core Jan 11, 1989
- E7 The Last Temptation of Checker (1) Core Jan 18, 1989
- E8 The Last Temptation of Checker (2) Core Jan 25, 1989
- E9 Clicks Core Feb 1, 1989
- E10 First Love (1) Core Feb 25, 1989
- E11 First Love (2) Core Mar 4, 1989
- E12 First Love (3) Mytharc Mar 11, 1989
- E13 Keegan's Past Mytharc Mar 25, 1989
Frequently asked questions
Where to stream TV 101?
Streaming availability for TV 101 is not specified in the provided sources.
Whether it is worth watching?
Reviewers note that the late 1980s teen show serves as a goldmine of nostalgia featuring notable early performances by actors like Matt LeBlanc and Stacey Dash.
What is the binge duration?
The series aired on CBS from November 29, 1988, until March 25, 1989.
What are the essential episodes?
The provided sources do not list specific essential episodes for the series.
✕ Cancelled Renewal tracker
Explore Tv 101
Where to watch Episode ratings heatmap How long to watch Facts & FAQ Similar shows Take the quiz More from CBS
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Tv 101.