Teacher Pete Dixon tries to teach the students at Walt Whitman High to be tolerant. He's assisted by girlfriend and school counselor, Liz and student teacher (later teacher) Alice. The students love him.
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Awards:
- Won 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 15 nominations.
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Series Cast Summary
| Lloyd Haynes | ... |
Pete Dixon
(113 episodes, 1969-1974)
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| Denise Nicholas | ... |
Liz McIntyre
(113 episodes, 1969-1974)
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| Michael Constantine | ... |
Principal Seymour Kaufman
(113 episodes, 1969-1974)
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| Karen Valentine | ... |
Alice Johnson
(113 episodes, 1969-1974)
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| Heshimu Cumbuka | ... |
Jason
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(91 episodes, 1969-1974)
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| David Jolliffe | ... |
Bernie
(83 episodes, 1969-1974)
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| Judy Strangis | ... |
Helen Loomis
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(70 episodes, 1969-1974)
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Howard Rice | ... |
Richie Lane
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(35 episodes, 1969-1971)
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Ta-Tanisha | ... |
Pam
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(31 episodes, 1969-1972)
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| Eric Laneuville | ... |
Larry
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(29 episodes, 1970-1974)
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| Ivor Francis | ... |
Kenneth Dragen
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(18 episodes, 1969-1974)
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Pendrant Netherly | ... |
Al Cowley
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(12 episodes, 1969-1970)
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Patsy Garrett | ... |
Miss Hogarth
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(12 episodes, 1969-1973)
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| Robert Casper | ... |
Gerry Girard
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(12 episodes, 1969-1973)
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| Ty Henderson | ... |
Cleon
(10 episodes, 1969-1974)
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| Jan Shutan | ... |
Bonnie
(8 episodes, 1969-1970)
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| Ed Begley Jr. | ... |
Bob
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(7 episodes, 1969-1972)
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| Kitty Carl | ... |
Fran
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(7 episodes, 1972)
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| Carol Worthington | ... |
Miss Portnoy
(6 episodes, 1972)
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Carol Green | ... |
Kim
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(6 episodes, 1971-1972)
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Jane Actman | ... |
Bonnie
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(5 episodes, 1970-1972)
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| David Alan Bailey | ... |
Burt
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(5 episodes, 1969-1973)
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| Tina Andrews | ... |
Esther
(5 episodes, 1972-1973)
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Pamela Peters Solow | ... |
Laura
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(5 episodes, 1969-1971)
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| Bruno Kirby | ... |
Herbie Constadine
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(5 episodes, 1969-1973)
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| Mwako Cumbuka | ... |
Ernie
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(5 episodes, 1969-1972)
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| Helen Kleeb | ... |
Miss Tandy
(4 episodes, 1969-1971)
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| Sidney Clute | ... |
Mr. Reiger
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(4 episodes, 1969-1970)
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| Ramon Bieri | ... |
Gil Casey
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(4 episodes, 1969-1970)
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Glorya Lord | ... |
Mrs. Jackson
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(4 episodes, 1969-1970)
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| Todd Susman | ... |
Archie
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(3 episodes, 1971-1973)
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| Brad David | ... |
Charlie
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(3 episodes, 1969-1971)
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| Bruce Kirby | ... |
Arnold Stopps
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(3 episodes, 1970-1971)
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Jim Wakefield | ... |
Brian Sturgess
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(3 episodes, 1971-1973)
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| Andrew Parks | ... |
David Kane
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(3 episodes, 1970-1973)
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| Dwan Smith | ... |
Amy
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(3 episodes, 1970-1973)
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| Bill Zuckert | ... |
Mr. Yarnell
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(3 episodes, 1969-1971)
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Richard Doran | ... |
Ronald Homer
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(3 episodes, 1973)
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Mimi Saffian | ... |
Carla
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(3 episodes, 1971-1973)
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| Michael Lembeck | ... |
First Student
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(3 episodes, 1970-1974)
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Bob Carricart | ... |
Fred
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(3 episodes, 1969-1970)
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| Cindy Williams | ... |
Rhoda Zagor
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(3 episodes, 1969-1971)
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| Stanley Bennett Clay | ... |
Boy
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(3 episodes, 1970-1971)
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Barry Hamilton | ... |
Arnie
(3 episodes, 1971-1972)
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| June Dayton | ... |
Mrs. Friedman
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(3 episodes, 1971)
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Bonnie Jones | ... |
Marge Colby
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(3 episodes, 1969-1970)
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Billy Bowles | ... |
Charlie
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(3 episodes, 1970-1971)
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| Dennis Redfield | ... |
Barney
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(3 episodes, 1970-1972)
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| Hollis Irving | ... |
Miss Evans
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(3 episodes, 1969-1973)
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| Rafael López | ... |
Boy
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(3 episodes, 1970-1971)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1974) (United States) (tv)
- Shout! Factory (2009) (United States) (DVD) (season one)
- Shout! Factory (2010) (United States) (DVD) (season two)
- Walt Disney Television (2019) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Los Angeles High School (thanks)
- Petite Sophisticates (Miss Nicholas and Miss Valentine's wardrobe furnished by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Easy going American History teacher Pete Dixon, along with girlfriend Liz McIntyre, cynical principal Seymore Kaufman and idealistic English teacher Alice Johnson, confront the various issues of the day at Walt Whitman High in Los Angeles, California. Among the students are shy Alice, crazy Bernie, militant Jason and genius Richie.
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| Taglines | Something funny's going on in Walt Whitman high. Teachers and students are stirring up a storm of comedy. Lloyd Haynes stars. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The show takes place at the fictional Walt Whitman High School. The old building at Los Angeles High School, which was used for the exterior of Walt Whitman High, collapsed in the 1971 earthquake. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 23rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1971). See more » |