Mr. Novak

2 Seasons1963 - 1965NR1h 00m7.5

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...

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 Novak's life, student-teacher relationships, and the struggles of other young teachers.

Mr. Novak background

Episodes:

Episode 1 First Year, First Day

1. First Year, First Day

Aired: Sep 24, 1963

A brilliant student with a good business - an auto body shop - wants to quit ...

Episode 6 The Risk

6. The Risk

Aired: Oct 28, 1963

Novak helps a former teacher and mentor obtain a position at the school. The ...

Episode 7 Hello, Miss Phipps

7. Hello, Miss Phipps

Aired: Nov 4, 1963

Maude Phipps, a teacher for some 40 years, is sharply outspoken and is the ob...

Episode 9 A Feeling for Friday

9. A Feeling for Friday

Aired: Nov 18, 1963

It's a hectic Friday and Novak is very pleased to get an invitation to spend ...

Episode 10 Pay the Two Dollars

10. Pay the Two Dollars

Aired: Nov 25, 1963

A father holds Novak responsible for roughing up his son. It all happened whe...

Episode 13 A Thousand Voices

13. A Thousand Voices

Aired: Dec 16, 1963

Novak defends the members of an off-campus car club, who have run into trouble.

Episode 15 He Who Can, Does

15. He Who Can, Does

Aired: Dec 30, 1963

Novak invites a famous novelist to address the school's Literary Club - despi...

Episode 16 The Song of Songs

16. The Song of Songs

Aired: Jan 6, 1964

An overly strict father takes the school, and Mr. Novak to task, when he find...

Episode 17 The Exile

17. The Exile

Aired: Jan 13, 1964

Charlie Payne, who dropped out three years ago, now has nothing better to do ...

Episode 18 Sparrow on the Wire

18. Sparrow on the Wire

Aired: Jan 20, 1964

A member of Novak's debating club makes some anti-Semitic remarks during an i...

Episode 21 I'm on the Outside

21. I'm on the Outside

Aired: Feb 10, 1964

A student named Steve Acero tells Principal Vane that Mr. Novak is prejudiced...

Episode 22 Chin Up, Mr. Novak

22. Chin Up, Mr. Novak

Aired: Feb 17, 1964

Novak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Ma...

Episode 25 The Tower

25. The Tower

Aired: Mar 9, 1964

After numerous complaints that an elderly geometry instructor is no longer an...

Episode 27 Day in the Year

27. Day in the Year

Aired: Mar 23, 1964

A girl in Novak's homeroom collapses from an overdose of narcotics.

Episode 28 Moment Without Armor

28. Moment Without Armor

Aired: Mar 30, 1964

School grounds are quiet in the evening, and darkness was the accomplice of t...

Episode 29 Fare Thee Well

29. Fare Thee Well

Aired: Apr 6, 1964

Miss Cathy Williams is going to become a mother, but she wants to graduate wi...

Episode 30 The Senior Prom

30. The Senior Prom

Aired: Apr 13, 1964

The senior prom at Jefferson High is going to be a flop this year - unless st...


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Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama