Mr. Novak (TV Series)
1963 · Series · 60 min. · United States
TV Series (1963-1965). 2 Seasons. 60 episodes. The experiences of a young, tough-minded, idealistic high school English teacher on his first job provided the stories in this series. John Novak begins at Jefferson High School in Los Angeles under Principal Albert Vane, who doesn't always agree with Novak's approach, but admires his dedication to teaching. Eventually, Vane is elected to state superintendent and Martin Woodridge becomes the new principal. Stories centered on the life of Novak, student-teacher relationships, and the struggles of other young teachers.
Direction Boris Sagal · E. Jack Neuman · Michael O'Herlihy · Abner Biberman · Richard Donner · Paul Wendkos · Allen Reisner · Joseph Sargent · Ida Lupino · Alvin Ganzer
Cast James Franciscus · Dean Jagger · Burgess Meredith · Charles Briles · Vince Howard · Stephen Roberts · Tony Dow · Marjorie Corley · Andre Philippe · Patricia Morrow · Malachi Throne
Soundtrack Leith Stevens
Screenplay E. Jack Neuman · Mel Goldberg · John D.F. Black · Meyer Dolinsky · Joseph Calvelli · Betty Ulius · Carol Sobieski · Roland Wolpert · Boris Sagal · Preston Wood
Cinematography Richard H. Kline
Original title Mr. Novak (TV Series)
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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