Teachers Only
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 21 Episodes
30 min per episode
1982 – 1983
Premiered: Wed, Apr 14, 1982
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Loss of Innocence”
Acute paranoia replaces Sam's usual vivaciousness after she's mugged while working late at school.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Tucker
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Larry Tucker
Producer
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What is Teachers Only about?
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.
How many seasons does Teachers Only have?
Teachers Only comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Teachers Only?
Key cast members in Teachers Only include Lynn Redgrave, Norman Fell, Jean Smart, Teresa Ganzel, Tim Reid.
Who created or directed Teachers Only?
Teachers Only was developed and directed by Not specified.