
The Best of Times
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- Comedy
- TV Movie
This ABC pilot starred seven teenagers in an '80s-style laugh-in. It told the light and dark side of teenage thoughts with dancing and singing added in for color.
The Best of Times is a 1981 TV movie that aired on ABC as a comedic drama pilot featuring seven teenagers in an '80s-style variety format. The film blends humor with more serious teenage issues, incorporating musical and dance performances throughout.
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Crispin GloverCrispin
Jill SchoelenJill
Nicolas CageNicolas
Julie PiekarskiJulie- Kevin CortesKevin
- Lisa Hope RossLisa
David RamboDavid- Janet RobinJanet
Jackie MasonMr. O'Reilly- Marc CopageBandleader
- Betty GloverCrispin's Mother
- Anita MannJogger

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The Best of Times — frequently asked
When did The Best of Times premiere?
The Best of Times premiered on July 13, 1981 on ABC.
What format does the movie use?
The film follows an '80s-style laugh-in format, mixing comedy sketches with musical and dance numbers to explore both lighthearted and serious aspects of teenage life.
Is this a pilot or a full series?
The Best of Times was an ABC pilot, meaning it was a single TV movie created to test audience interest in a potential series.









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