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ABC AFTERSCHOOL SPECIAL: HEWITT'S JUST DIFFERENT {SIXTH SEASON PREMIERE} (TV)
Summary
One in this series of dramas intended for young audiences. In this drama, Willie befriends Hewitt, a mentally challenged boy who has moved in next door with his family. Hewitt helps Willie work on his pitching, and coaches him to expertise. When Willie tries out for the local baseball team, he is accepted but Hewitt is overlooked and ignored by his friend Willie. When Hewitt rescues Willie from danger at a construction site, the boys reconcile. Includes commercials.
Details
- NETWORK: ABC
- DATE: October 12, 1977 4:30 PM
- RUNNING TIME: 1:00:00
- COLOR/B&W: Color
- CATALOG ID: T79:0330
- GENRE: Children's; Drama
- SUBJECT HEADING: Children's programs; Mentally handicapped persons - Drama; Drama
- SERIES RUN: ABC - TV series, 1972-1997
- COMMERCIALS: N/A
CREDITS
- Daniel Wilson … Executive Producer
- Fran Sears … Producer
- Joanne Curry … Associate Producer
- Larry Elikann … Director
- Jan Hartman … Writer
- Moosie Drier … Cast, Willie Arthur
- Perry Lang … Cast, Hewitt Calder
- Peter Brandon … Cast, Mr. Arthur
- Gloria Stroock … Cast, Mrs. Arthur
- Russell Johnson … Cast, Mr. Calder
- Peggy McCay … Cast, Mrs. Calder
- Christopher Maleki … Cast, Palumbo
- Doney Oatman … Cast, Tally
- Jarrod Johnson … Cast, Goose
- Tom Gulager … Cast, Nubby
- Stack Pierce … Cast, Andrus
- Mike Luther … Cast, Frank