| Never Too Young | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Soap Opera Teen Drama |
| Written by | David Robert Kanter Ron Sproat Hendrik Vollaerts |
| Directed by | Bruce Minnix |
| Narrated by | Roger Christian |
| Composer | Ray Martin |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 192 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Larry Cohen |
| Producers | Larry Miller Bruce Minnix |
| Running time | 22–25 minutes |
| Production companies | Conson Studios, Inc. |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | September 27, 1965 – June 24, 1966 |
Never Too Young is an American daytime serial that aired on ABC from September 27, 1965 to June 24, 1966 and was the first soap opera geared towards a teen audience.[1] The show premiered on ABC on the same day as The Nurses.[2]
Synopsis
The series, which featured Tony Dow of Leave it to Beaver and Tommy Rettig of Lassie fame, was set in Malibu, California.[3] Never Too Young chronicled the lives of a group of teens and their parents.[4] Stories were told from the point of view of Alfy (David Watson), the owner of the local beach hangout, "The High Dive".[5]
The series featured several musical guests who performed at The High Dive, including: The Castaways, The Sunrays, Marvin Gaye, Johnny Rivers, Paul Revere & the Raiders, Mel Carter, Freddie Cannon, Ramsey Lewis Trio and The Girls.
The series was replaced by the ABC gothic soap opera Dark Shadows.
Cast
- Merry Anders.....Aunt Alice
- Michael Blodgett.....Tad
- Jan Clayton......Mrs. Porter
- Pat Connelly.....Barbara
- Tony Dow.....Chet
- Joy Harmon.....Chet's girlfriend
- Robin Grace......Joy
- John Lupton.....Frank
- Dack Rambo.....Tim
- Tommy Rettig......Jo Jo
- Carol Sydes.....Susan
- David Watson.....Alfy
- Patrice Wymore.....Rhoda
References
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2007). Encyclopedia of Television Subjects, Themes and Settings. McFarland & Co. p. 276. ISBN 978-0-7864-2498-6.
- ↑ Schemering, Christopher (1987). The Soap Opera Encyclopedia (2nd ed.). Ballantine Books. pp. 164–165. ISBN 0-345-35344-7.
- ↑ "Never Too Young on ABC". TV Guide. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ↑ Spigel, Lynn; Mann, Denise (1992). Private Screenings: Television and the Female Consumer. U of Minnesota Press. p. 265. ISBN 0-8166-2053-9.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (1979). The Complete Encyclopedia of Television Programs, 1947-1979: 1947-1979. A. S. Barnes. p. 711.
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