Teachers Only (1982)
Synopsis
Teachers Only is an NBC television sitcom centered around the faculty of a high school; in the first season the school was Millard Fillmore High in Los Angeles, but in the second it is Woodrow Wilson High in New York with a changed cast. In both seasons Norman Fell played Principal Ben Cooper, but Lynn Redgrave's character, Diana Swanson, who had been an English teacher in the first season, became a guidance counselor in the second season. Redgrave and Fell were already established names when this show aired, but two of the supporting stars in the second season, Jean Smart would go on, three years later, to play her best known role, that of interior design studio receptionist Charlene Frazier Stillfield on the long running show, Designing Women. Also, Jean's co-star Teresa Ganzel became well known for her many game show appearances in the 1980s as well as her appearance in the comedic miniseries, Fresno. This show ran for only two seasons, in 1982 and 1983.
First Air Date: 1982-04-14
Last Air Date: 1983-05-14
Number of Seasons: 2
Number of Episodes: 23
Networks: NBC
Top Cast
- Lynn Redgrave as Diana Swanson
- Norman Fell as Principal Ben Cooper
- Jean Smart as Shari Kirkland
- Teresa Ganzel as Samantha Keating
- Tim Reid as Michael Horne
- Joel Brooks as Barney Betelman
- Steve Ryan as Spud Le Boone
- Adam Arkin as Michael Dreyfuss
- Kit McDonough as Lois
- Norman Bartold as Assistant Principal Brody
Seasons
Season 1 (1982)
In its first incarnation (April to June 1982), the setting was Millard Fillmore High School in Los Angeles. Diana Swanson is an English teacher, Ben Cooper is the school principal, Michael Dreyfuss and Gwen Edwards are fellow teachers, Mr. Brody is the assistant principal and Mr. Pafko is the janitor. Most of the scenes were in the faculty lunchroom and lounge from which students were excluded.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Diana, Substitute Mother
Diana comes to the realization that her star student is troubled, but the situation escalates when the girl becomes a runaway. Also, Diana gives into a flirtation with her neighbor and agrees to a date.
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Ep. 2: The Dreyfuss Affair
Two female students set Dreyfuss up, claiming he made a pass at one of them.
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Ep. 3: Cooper's Grab for Gusto
Cooper begins to delegate responsibilities to Brody after the untimely demise of a colleague.
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Ep. 4: Quote, Unquote
Diana is in hot water when she reveals her candid views on premarital sex in the school magazine.
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Ep. 5: The Make-Up Test
Diana's decision to fail a student is vetoed by Cooper, who made a deal with the youth's father.
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Ep. 6: I've Got a Crush on You
Diana tutors a handsome football star who's got a crush on her.
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Ep. 7: The Once and Future Teacher
Consumed by paper work and committee assignments, Diana considers leaving the teaching profession.
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Ep. 8: Guns and Butter
A survey by a district specialist may result in program and personnel cuts at the school.
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Ep. 9: The Rose
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