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ABC Weekend Specials
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Genre Saturday morning anthology
Starring Cap'n O. G. Readmore
Theme music composer Tommy Leonetti (1977–90)
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 17
No. of episodes 132
Production
Running time 30 min.
Release
Original network ABC
Original release September 10, 1977 (1977-09-10) – August 30, 1997 (1997-08-30)
Chronology
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The ABC Weekend Special was a fun TV show for kids. It aired every Saturday morning on ABC from 1977 to 1997. Each episode was 30 minutes long. The show featured many different kinds of stories. Some were live-action, with real actors. Others were animated cartoons.

This show was a bit like ABC Afterschool Special and The ABC Saturday Superstar Movie. But the ABC Weekend Special was mostly for younger kids. It often aired after ABC's Saturday morning cartoons. Its main goal was to get children excited about reading. Sometimes, older ABC Afterschool Special episodes for younger viewers were shown again as ABC Weekend Special episodes.

Meet the Hosts

Over the years, a few different hosts introduced the ABC Weekend Special. They helped make the show even more special!

Michael Young (1979–1981)

From 1979 to 1981, Michael Young was the host. He welcomed viewers for two seasons.

Willie Tyler and Lester (1981–1984)

After Michael, Willie Tyler and his puppet friend, Lester, took over. They would appear at the start of each show. They introduced the episode and often suggested the book it was based on.

Cap'n O. G. Readmore (1984–1989)

Later, a puppet named Cap'n O. G. Readmore became the host. He was often joined by Jon "Bowzer" Bauman or other famous guests. Cap'n O. G. even starred in five animated episodes of the show. He also appeared in short animated messages. These messages encouraged kids to "read more."

Cool Opening Videos

The ABC Weekend Special had three main opening videos. These videos played at the start of each episode. They all used ideas from books and stories.


1977–1990		 The Pop-Up Book

This was the first and longest-running opening. It showed a stack of books on a library desk. A big book in the middle opened up like magic. Figures from stories would pop out! The words "Children's Novels for Television" and "Short Story Specials" appeared. The show's title then "blossomed" into view.

1990–1994		 Reading is Magic

This new opening used computer animation and real people. Kids in a neighborhood discovered the magic of reading. When they opened enchanted books, they became part of the story! They could be cowboys, undersea explorers, or even cave kids. Cap'n O. G. Readmore would invite viewers to join the adventure.

1994–1997		 Adventures in Reading

In the mid-1990s, the opening changed again. This one used CGI (computer graphics). It started in a library, zooming past books. The ABC logo popped out of a book. It grew arms and legs and jumped into another book. The logo then explored different worlds made of letters! It fought in a castle, swung through a jungle, and flew in space. It ended on the show's title.

Ending Credits

The ending video changed over the years. In the 1970s and 1980s, a short version of the theme song played. A bookmark floated into view and landed in the Pop-Up Book. A message appeared: "Recommended by the National Education Association". This message was used until about 1983.

Episode Guide

Here's a look at some of the episodes from the ABC Weekend Special. Many episodes were shown multiple times.

Short Story Specials (1977)

Four episodes kicked off the series:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
1 Valentine's Second Chance Jan 29, 1977 ABC Circle Films A safecracker gets a second chance. He risks everything to open a safe and save a young boy's life.
2 The Haunted Trailer Mar 26, 1977 Sharon and Mickey are sisters. They find out their motor home has four playful boy ghosts. They team up to get rid of them.
3 My Dear Uncle Sherlock Apr 16, 1977 A 12-year-old detective teams up with his uncle. They try to find who robbed a rich old person.
4 Homer and the Wacky Doughnut Machine Apr 30, 1977 Homer is a young boy who loves machines. He invents a doughnut machine to save his uncle's coffee shop.

Season 1 (1977–1978)

14 episodes aired in the first full season:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
5 The Winged Colt Sep 10, 1977 ABC Circle Films (Part 1) Uncle Coot and his nephew Charles get a colt born with wings.
6 Sep 17, 1977 (Part 2) Charles believes the colt can fly, even if Uncle Coot doesn't.
7 Sep 24, 1977 (Part 3) The winged colt disappears. Charles searches and meets an old hermit who saw it fly.
8 The Ransom of Red Chief Oct 22, 1977 Two clumsy con men kidnap a rich boy. But the boy, Red Chief, makes their lives very difficult.
9 Portrait of Grandpa Doc Nov 05, 1977 Phoenix Films A young artist creates a tribute to his grandfather. His grandpa always encouraged his dreams.
10 Trouble River Nov 12, 1977 Martin Tahse Productions (Part 1) A boy and his grandmother escape bad guys on a raft down a dangerous river.
11 Nov 19, 1977 (Part 2)
12 Tales of the Nunundaga Nov 26, 1977 20th Century Fox (Part 1)
13 Dec 03, 1977 (Part 2)
14 The Escape of a One-Ton Pet Jan 07, 1978 Tomorrow Entertainment (Part 1) A young girl tries to save her prize-winning bull from being sold to a butcher.
15 Jan 14, 1978 (Part 2)
16 Jan 21, 1978 (Part 3)
17 Soup and Me Feb 04, 1978 ABC Circle Films The funny adventures of two friends, Soup and Rob. They go skinny dipping, dress as girls, and cause chaos at a Halloween party.
18 The Puppy Who Wanted a Boy May 06, 1978 Ruby-Spears Petey the puppy goes on many adventures. He wants to find and adopt a boy of his own.

Season 2 (1978–1979)

12 episodes were part of Season 2:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
19 The Seven Wishes of Joanna Peabody Sep 09, 1978 Learning Corporation of America Joanna Peabody gets seven wishes from a fairy godmother on her TV. She learns to use her wishes wisely.
20 The Contest Kid and the Big Prize Sep 16, 1978 ABC Circle Films Harvey Small, a 12-year-old, wins a contest. His prize is a butler named Hawkins for a month.
21 If I'm Lost, How Come I Found You? Sep 30, 1978 (Part 1)
22 Oct 07, 1978 (Part 2)
23 The $100,000 Bill Oct 28, 1978 An insurance salesman finds a lot of cash. He quits his job, but then finds out the money is fake.
24 Little Lulu Nov 04, 1978 Little Lulu and her friends fight for girls' rights. The boys don't want their summer camp to be co-ed.
25 Soup for President Nov 18, 1978 Soup runs for school president. He is running against Janice Riker, the toughest kid in school.
26 Weep No More, My Lady Feb 10, 1979 Ruby-Spears Skeeter, a young boy, adopts a brave dog named My Lady. They face dangers in a swamp when held captive.
27 The Horse That Played Centerfield Feb 24, 1979 (Part 1) A baseball team is losing. Their manager brings in Oscar, a horse who can catch oranges. Oscar helps the team win!
28 Mar 03, 1979 (Part 2) With Oscar, the team makes it to the World Series. Oscar is kidnapped, and everyone tries to rescue him.
29 The Baby with Four Fathers Mar 31, 1979 D'Angelo/Bullock/Allen Productions In 1946 New York, four 11-year-old boys find an abandoned baby girl. They decide to "adopt" her.
30 The Puppy's Great Adventure May 12, 1979 Ruby-Spears Petey wants to prove he's special. His new owner is adopted by parents who don't like dogs.

Season 3 (1979–1980)

12 episodes were shown in Season 3:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
31 The Big Hex of Little Lulu Sep 15, 1979 ABC Circle Films Little Lulu uses a fortune teller and her imagination. She tries to get her friend Tubby to donate money for hockey uniforms.
32 The Contest Kid Strikes Again Sep 22, 1979 Harvey the contest kid wins a flock of chickens. He uses them to help his friend Hawkins with money problems.
33 The Girl with ESP Oct 20, 1979 Laura Hoffman is a normal girl. But then she discovers she can see a few minutes into the future.
34 The Ghost of Thomas Kempe Nov 03, 1979 (Part 1) The ghost of a sorcerer causes trouble for 12-year-old James. James doesn't want to be his apprentice.
35 Nov 10, 1979 (Part 2) An Irish handyman helps James send the ghost back to its resting place.
36 The Incredible Detectives Nov 17, 1979 Ruby-Spears A bulldog, a Siamese cat, and a crow team up. They try to rescue their kidnapped owner.
37 The Revenge of Red Chief Dec 15, 1979 ABC Circle Films Two drifters meet Red Chief again. The boy, who loves being kidnapped, joins their plan to sell a fake rain machine.
38 The Puppy's Amazing Rescue Jan 26, 1980 Ruby-Spears Petey and Dolly try to save their humans from an avalanche. They face poachers, a bear, and a hawk.
39 The Gold Bug Feb 02, 1980 Highgate Pictures A young boy, an ex-slave, and a treasure hunter search for Captain Kidd's buried gold.
40 Feb 09, 1980
41 The Trouble with Miss Switch Feb 16, 1980 Ruby-Spears (Part 1) Rupert and Amelia find out their teacher, Miss Switch, is a witch. She has a talking cat named Bathsheba.
42 Feb 23, 1980 (Part 2) Miss Switch, Bathsheba, Rupert, and Amelia go to Witch Mountain. They must stop the wicked witch Saturna.

Season 4 (1980–1981)

Eight episodes were part of Season 4:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
43 Scruffy Oct 04, 1980 Ruby-Spears (Part 1) Scruffy is a puppy trying to survive alone. She loses loved ones and battles enemies.
44 Oct 11, 1980 (Part 2) Scruffy returns to the city. She finds a new owner, a street performer named Tibbles.
45 Oct 18, 1980 (Part 3) Scruffy meets a bulldog named Butch. He takes her to join his family of stray dogs.
46 Arthur the Kid Jan 03, 1981 ABC Circle Films Three clumsy outlaws need a boss. A spunky 10-year-old boy named Arthur applies for the job.
47 Zack and the Magic Factory Jan 10, 1981 (Part 1) Zack and Jenny combine their talents to run a magic shop.
48 Jan 17, 1981 (Part 2) Zack uses magic to save his aunt's magic-making factory from being destroyed.
49 Mayday! Mayday! Jan 24, 1981 (Part 1) The Parker family crashes their plane in the mountains. Young Allison and Mark go for help.
50 Jan 31, 1981 (Part 2) Allison and Mark face wild dogs and a rattlesnake while trying to find rescue.

Season 5 (1981–1982)

Six episodes were featured in Season 5:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
51 The Puppy Saves the Circus Sep 12, 1981 Ruby-Spears Petey the puppy loses his memory. He becomes a famous performer, saving a struggling circus.
52 The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Sep 19, 1981 ABC Circle Films A modern version of a Mark Twain story. A young trickster tries to win a frog-jumping contest at any cost.
53 Bunnicula, the Vampire Rabbit Jan 09, 1982 Ruby-Spears A family adopts a rabbit named Bunnicula. The family cat and dog think he's a vampire.
54 Miss Switch to the Rescue Jan 16, 1982 (Part 1) Amelia is kidnapped by a warlock. Miss Switch returns to help Rupert rescue his friend.
55 Jan 23, 1982 (Part 2) The wicked witch Saturna is behind the plot. Amelia starts to disappear. Miss Switch must save her before nightfall.
56 The Joke's on Mr. Little Feb 06, 1982 ABC Circle Films An unusual teacher uses his creativity. He outsmarts two clever pranksters.
57 Stanley, the Ugly Duckling May 01, 1982 Fine Arts Films A modern fairy tale about an ugly duckling. He befriends a fox and learns about self-esteem.

Season 6 (1983)

Nine episodes were part of Season 6:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
58 The Haunted Mansion Mystery Jan 08, 1983 Scholastic Productions (Part 1) Angel Wilson and her neighbor Billy investigate a mystery. It's about an old mansion haunted by a miser.
59 Jan 15, 1983 (Part 2)
60 The Red Room Riddle Feb 05, 1983 Hightide Two kids are trapped in a haunted mansion. A ghost tells them they must solve the red room riddle to escape.
61 Horatio Alger Updated: Frank and Fearless Feb 12, 1983 ABC Circle Films (Part 1)
62 Feb 19, 1983 (Part 2)
63 All the Money in the World Mar 19, 1983 A 13-year-old boy gets three wishes from a leprechaun. He wishes for all the money in the world and learns about the consequences.
64 The Secret World of Og Apr 30, 1983 Hanna-Barbera (Part 1) Five siblings journey to the underground world of Og. It's inhabited by small green people.
65 May 07, 1983 (Part 2) The children continue their journey. Penny and Pollywog are jailed by Og's sheriff.
66 May 14, 1983 (Part 3) The children try to escape an angry mob of Og people in a straw boat.

Season 7 (1984)

Nine episodes were part of Season 7:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
67 Cougar! Jan 07, 1984 ABC Circle Films (Part 1) A boy, Albie, and his sister Sarah are stranded on an island. They face a hungry cougar and kidnappers.
68 Jan 14, 1984 (Part 2) Albie and Sarah's hope for rescue fades. Two bad guys approach them.
69 Jan 21, 1984 (Part 3) Albie and Sarah overcome their kidnappers, the wild, and a raging river.
70 The Dog Days of Arthur Cane Feb 18, 1984 Martin Tahse Productions (Part 1) A full moon turns selfish teenager Arthur Cane into a shaggy dog.
71 Feb 25, 1984 (Part 2) Arthur, as a dog, befriends a blind guitarist. He gains a new perspective on life.
72 A Different Twist Mar 10, 1984 Scholastic Productions A movie star is doing a play with only boys. 12-year-old Christi disguises herself as a boy to join.
73 The Amazing Bunjee Venture Mar 24, 1984 Hanna-Barbera (Part 1) Karen and Andy are sent back to 100,000,000 B.C. in a time machine. They meet cavemen and a creature named Bunjee.
74 Mar 31, 1984 (Part 2) Karen and Andy return to modern times with Bunjee. Bunjee eggs hatch, causing prehistoric chaos.
75 Bad Cat Apr 14, 1984 Ruby-Spears Bad Cat is a lively cat. He tries to prove that a feline doesn't need to be tough to have class.

Season 8 (1984–1985)

Eight episodes were part of Season 8:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
76 Henry Hamilton, Graduate Ghost Dec 08, 1984 Brookfield Productions (Part 1) Henry Hamilton is a ghost who just graduated. He gets his first haunting assignment.
77 Dec 15, 1984 (Part 2) Henry Hamilton teaches a modern family to believe in themselves and their dreams.
78 The Bollo Caper Feb 02, 1985 Rick Reinert Productions Bollo, a leopard, escapes in New York. He tries to get Congress to declare him an endangered species.
79 The Adventures of a Two-Minute Werewolf Feb 23, 1985 Scholastic Productions (Part 1) Walt Cribbens turns into a wolf-boy for two minutes. He seeks answers with his friend Cindy.
80 Mar 02, 1985 (Part 2) Walt and Cindy's search is complicated. Local robberies make Walt a suspect.
81 The Return of the Bunjee Apr 06, 1985 Hanna-Barbera (Part 1) Bunjee, Karen, and Andy use the time machine again. They search for a mother for the Bunjee babies.
82 Apr 13, 1985 (Part 2) They travel to medieval times. They face a sorceress and a three-headed dragon. They find a mate for Bunjee and return home.
83 The Velveteen Rabbit Apr 20, 1985 Robert believes his toy rabbit is real. When he gets sick, the rabbit is saved by a fairy and becomes real.

Season 9 (1985)

Nine episodes were part of Season 9:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
84 The Adventures of Con Sawyer and Hucklemary Finn Sep 07, 1985 ABC Circle Films A female version of Mark Twain's classic tales. It features Constance "Con" Sawyer and "Huckle" Mary Finn.
85 Sep 14, 1985
86 Jeeter Mason and the Magic Headset Oct 05, 1985 Highgate Pictures Jeeter Mason has a magic moon rock that talks through a headset. It lets her use its powers.
87 Cap'n O. G. Readmore's Jack and the Beanstalk Oct 12, 1985 ABC Entertainment Cap'n O. G. Readmore and his book club friends are making fun of fairy tale characters. He gets pulled into the story of Jack and the Beanstalk.
88 Pippi Longstocking Nov 02, 1985 ABC Circle Films (Part 1)
89 Nov 09, 1985 (Part 2)
90 Columbus Circle Nov 23, 1985 Highgate Pictures Five children try to play a joke on a new, snobby neighbor.
91 The Adventures of Teddy Ruxpin Nov 30, 1985 DIC Entertainment (Part 1) Teddy Ruxpin and his friend Grubby follow an old map. It leads them to crystals on the mainland of Grundo.
92 Dec 07, 1985 (Part 2) Teddy and Grubby get into an adventure. It involves a prince, a princess, and villains as they search for treasure.

Season 10 (1986)

Nine episodes were part of Season 10:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
93 Cap'n O. G. Readmore Meets Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Sep 13, 1986 ABC Entertainment Cap'n O. G. Readmore and his friends are reading Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. One friend gets pulled into the story, and Cap'n O. G. follows to rescue him.
94 The Day the Kids Took Over Sep 20, 1986 Highgate Pictures (Part 1) Mayor Van Winkle wakes up to find children have taken over society.
95 Sep 27, 1986 (Part 2) Mayor Van Winkle learns a lesson about children's rights in a world where kids act like adults.
96 Liberty and the Littles Oct 18, 1986 DIC Entertainment (Part 1) Tom and Lucy Little crash-land on Liberty Island. They get into a dangerous adventure.
97 Oct 25, 1986 (Part 2) Tom and Lucy discover their French ancestors are being treated badly by a general on Liberty Island.
98 Nov 01, 1986 (Part 3) Pere Egalitaire might be Tom and Lucy's only hope. He needs to convince the French Littles they are not demons.
99 The Mouse and the Motorcycle Nov 08, 1986 Churchill Films (Part 1) Keith Gridley meets Ralph, a tiny, talking mouse. Ralph loves Keith's toy motorcycle. They become best friends.
100 Nov 15, 1986 (Part 2) Keith gets a fever. Ralph bravely sets out on his motorcycle to find medicine, facing dangers like owls and cats.
101 Santabear's First Christmas Nov 22, 1986 Rabbit Ears Productions Santa Claus chooses a young bear to help deliver toys to forest animals. He becomes known as Santabear.

Season 11 (1988)

Four episodes were part of Season 11:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
102 Cap'n O. G. Readmore Meets Red Riding Hood Apr 02, 1988 ABC Entertainment Cap'n O.G. Readmore underestimates villains. He ends up meeting Little Red Riding Hood as the new Big Bad Wolf.
103 Here Come the Littles Apr 23, 1988 DIC Entertainment (Part 1) Henry Bigg lives with his greedy Uncle Augustus. The Littles, tiny people in the house, discover Augustus's bad plans.
104 Apr 30, 1988 (Part 2) Augustus locks Grandpa and Dinky Little in a drawer. They find out Augustus forged documents to steal Henry's property.
105 May 07, 1988 (Part 3) Henry and the Littles find proof of Augustus's plot. Augustus is arrested, the house is saved, and Henry reunites with his parents.

Season 12 (1988–1989)

Five episodes were part of Season 12:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
106 Cap'n O. G. Readmore's Puss in Boots Sep 10, 1988 ABC Entertainment Cap'n O. G. Readmore tells his friends the funny story of his ancestor, the legendary Puss in Boots.
107 Runaway Ralph Oct 29, 1988 Churchill Films (Part 1) Ralph the Mouse runs away on his motorcycle. He meets a lonely boy named Garfield at summer camp.
108 Nov 05, 1988 (Part 2) Garfield is accused of stealing. Ralph speeds off to clear his friend's name and confronts the real thief: a mean cat!
109 P. J. Funnybunny Feb 04, 1989 Animation Cottage A young rabbit, P. J. Funnybunny, and his animal friends try to become famous. They want to contact aliens from outer space.
110 The Monster Bed Sep 09, 1989 Marvel Productions A young boy is mysteriously taken to a spot under a monster's bed.

Season 13 (1991)

Three episodes were part of Season 13:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
111 Ralph S. Mouse Feb 16, 1991 Churchill Films (Part 1)
112 Feb 23, 1991 (Part 2)
113 Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great Mar 23, 1991 Tashmoo Productions Sheila Tubman tries to overcome her fears of dogs and swimming at summer camp.

Season 14 (1992)

Three episodes were part of Season 14:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
114 McGee and Me!: The Big Lie Jan 25, 1992 Focus on the Family Nick Martin moves to his grandma's house. He tells lies to make friends, which causes trouble. His father teaches him about honesty.
115 Cap'n O. G. Readmore Meets Chicken Little Apr 18, 1992 ABC Entertainment Cap'n O. G. Readmore reads the story of Chicken Little to his book club. This was the last ABC Weekend Special to feature Cap'n O. G. Readmore.
116 The Kingdom Chums: Original Top Ten May 02, 1992 The Kingdom Chums teach children the meaning of the Ten Commandments.

Season 15 (1992–1993)

Eight episodes were part of Season 15:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
117 McGee and Me!: Take Me Out of the Ball Game Sep 12, 1992 Focus on the Family Nick Martin's baseball team wants to win against their rivals. They rely on their best player, Thurman Miller.
118 Monster in My Pocket: The Big Scream Oct 31, 1992 Hanna-Barbera Monsters are shrunk to pocket size. Carrie Raven finds the good monsters. They fight the bad monsters who can grow big when they hear a scream.
119 Stanley and the Dinosaurs Nov 07, 1992 Churchill Films Stanley dreams of ancient times. On a museum trip, his mind goes to a Stone Age world with dinosaurs and cavemen.
120 Choose Your Own Adventure: The Case of the Silk King Dec 12, 1992 Two young Americans search for their missing uncle in Bangkok, Thailand.
121 Dec 19, 1992
122 The Parsley Garden Mar 27, 1993 White Sneakers During the Depression, a 10-year-old Armenian boy struggles with prejudice against immigrants.
123 The Legend of Lochnagar Apr 24, 1993 BBC Scotland A Scotsman moves to Lochnagar, a mysterious land in the Scottish mountains. It's home to little people who plant flowers.
124 Commander Toad in Space May 08, 1993 Churchill Films Jack is the human navigator of a spaceship. It's run by frog and turtle-like creatures, including Commander Toad.

Season 16 (1993–1994)

Three episodes were part of Season 16:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
125 P. J.'s Unfunnybunny Christmas Dec 11, 1993 Animation Cottage P. J. Funnybunny helps his father's toy store sales. He wants a Superblaster video game for Christmas. He dresses as Santa to encourage people to spend money.
126 The Magic Flute Apr 30, 1994 Ruby-Spears (Part 1) Based on Mozart's opera. A young prince gets a magic flute to rescue a kidnapped princess.
127 May 07, 1994 (Part 2) The prince is captured. He and the princess learn the truth about her past. The Queen of the Night's treachery has serious consequences.

Season 17 (1994–1996)

Six episodes were part of the final season:

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
128 The Secret Garden Nov 05, 1994 Mike Young Productions A mischievous orphan and her sick cousin find joy and magic in a neglected garden.
129 Jirimpimbira: An African Folk Tale Feb 25, 1995 Ruby-Spears A brave boy named Temba searches for food and water for his village. He uses magical bones for himself instead of sharing.
130 P. J. Funnybunny: A Very Cool Easter Mar 30, 1996 Animation Cottage P. J. Funnybunny plans an Easter parade and egg hunt. He does this despite the cold weather.
131 The Magic Pearl Aug 04, 1996 ABC Entertainment (Part 1)
132 Aug 11, 1996 (Part 2)
133 Aug 18, 1996 (Part 3)

Other Specials

Sometimes, during the Weekend Specials time, ABC aired other special shows. These were called ABC Saturday Morning Specials. Two ABC's Wide World of Sports for Kids specials were also made in 1994.

List of other specials

No. Title Airdate Production Company What it was about
1 The Great Alaska Dog Sled Race Mar 06, 1993
2 Rhythm and Jam: Rhythm & Rap Sep 18, 1993 Greengrass Productions
3 Rhythm and Jam: Melody & Harmony Sep 25, 1993
4 Kids on Ice: A Skating Adventure! Feb 12, 1994 ABC Sports A look behind the scenes at the United States Figure Skating Championships. Hosted by Maria Sansone and Kristi Yamaguchi.
6 Money Made Easy: The ABC Kids' Guide to Dollars and Sense Apr 02, 1994 Paley/Price Productions A two-part special about banking from a kid's point of view. It includes a look inside an ATM. Hosted by Christopher Castile.
7 Apr 09, 1994
5 A Day at the Races Jun 11, 1994
8 Crash the Curiousaurus Jan 14, 1995 Kane Productions A dinosaur and two kids explore the American Museum of Natural History.
9 Jan 21, 1995
10 Wild Things: An Earth Day Special Apr 22, 1995 Kane Productions This special explored the animal kingdom. It showed how people can help protect animals. Hosted by Jodie Sweetin, Jonathan Jackson, and Marquise Wilson.
11 The Secret of Lizard Woman Nov 12, 1995 Greengrass Productions A teenage boy searches for his uncle. He discovers his own Native American heritage.
12 Back to School with Schoolhouse Rock Sep 14, 1996 McCaffrey & McCall
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