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CBS Schoolbreak Special

CBS Schoolbreak Special

Description: CBS Schoolbreak Special is an American anthology series for teenagers that aired on CBS from December 1978 to January 1996. The series began under the title CBS Afternoon Playhouse, and was changed during the 1984–85 season. The concept was similar to ABC's Afterschool Special. Wikipedia
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Year Released: 1984
Number of seasons: 18
Number of episodes: 89
First episode air date: January 24, 1984
Executive Producers: Arnold Shapiro, David J. Eagle, MORE
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