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b'CLICK ON THE ABOVE PICTURE TO START THE INTERVIEW...If you remember The TV Series MR NOVAK then this interview is a \\u201cmust\\u201d...my interview with CHUCK HARTER\\xa0\\u2013 Mr. Novak: An Acclaimed Television Series. Bearmanor Media, hardcover, softcover and eBook, illustrated, 15 October 2017. \\xa0\\xa0This book is a comprehensive look at a classic dramatic television series that aired for two seasons in the early 1960\\u2019s. It was filmed at the MGM studios, aired on the NBC network and showcased life at a typical American High School.
\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The program starred James Franciscus as teacher John Novak with first Dean Jagger then later Burgess Meredith as the Principal of the school. Mr. Novak was the first series that portrayed teachers and students in a realistic dramatic manner
\\xa0\\xa0Previously there had only been sitcoms which didn\\u2019t reflect the lifestyles of the real students of America. The series featured top quality scripts, actors and production and won over 47 awards during its run including the prestigious Peabody Award for excellence. \\xa0Many of the awards came from academic institutions which praised the show for its portrayal of the educational community. Such was the impact of the production that it prompted many to become teachers and many existing educators to improve their skills. \\xa0The book traces the evolution of the series from development to the pilot\\u2019s production and acceptance by NBC. It then covers the filming and airing of the first season to great acclaim.
\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The second season, which was fraught with controversy and discord is then examined with the result being cancellation.
\\xa0\\xa0The legacy of the principals involved with the series is examined along with comments by those that continue to be interested in this vintage classic dramatic series of superior values. The book contains exclusive interviews with over 40 actors including Ed Asner, Frankie Avalon, Diane Baker, Beau Bridges, Johnny Crawford, Tony Dow, Sherry Jackson, Tommy Kirk, Walter Koenig, Martin Landau, June Lockhart, Beverly Washburn and many others. There are 243 illustrations and an index, including a complete episode guide with full credits, plot descriptions, vintage interviews, and new appraisals by the author.
\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0There is also an extensive appendix with a list of the awards\\xa0Mr. Novak\\xa0won, Producer E. Jack Neuman\\u2019s writer\\u2019s guide for\\xa0Mr. Novak, An advice column for High School graduates by star James Franciscus, Principal Vane\\u2019s (Dean Jagger) speech to the new teachers, the\\xa0Mr. Novak\\xa0board game and more.
\\xa0\\xa0\\xa0The Introduction of the book is by A-List Director Richard Donner: \\u201cI\\u2019m so glad Chuck Harter is brining the\\xa0Mr. Novak\\xa0experience to a wider audience\\u2026read his detailed behind-the-scenes account.\\u201d'