Whiz Kids 1983
What is Whiz Kids?
Whiz Kids is a television series first released in 1983. Catalogued under Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1983
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 18
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 5, 1983
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Format
- 1 season · 18 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBS
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Whiz Kids is a television series first released in 1983. Catalogued under Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by CBS. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 18 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“Teen hackers turn their computer skills into crime‑fighting sleuthing.”
- Early portrayal of computer‑savvy teens
- Blend of mystery and tech intrigue
- Features a youthful ensemble cast
- 1980s production values may feel dated
- Limited run aired only in 1983‑84
Watch it if you enjoy nostalgic 80s tech adventures with teen sleuths.
The series features mild crime‑solving plots appropriate for a general audience.
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When did Whiz Kids originally air?
It aired from 1983 to 1984.
Who created the series?
The series was created by Philip DeGuere and Bob Shayne, with DeGuere also serving as executive producer.
What is the basic premise?
It follows four tenth‑grade high school students who use their computer expertise to investigate crimes.
Which company produced the show?
It was produced by Universal Television.
Who are some of the main cast members?
The series stars Matthew Laborteaux, Todd Porter, Jeffrey Jacquet, Andrea Elson, and Melanie Gaffinová.
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