Mr. Novak (TV Series)
1963·United States·60 min.
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TV Series (1963-1965). 2 Seasons. 60 episodes. 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 the life of Novak, student-teacher relationships, and the struggles of other young teachers.
DirectorBoris Sagal·E. Jack Neuman·Michael O'Herlihy·Abner Biberman·Richard Donner·Paul Wendkos·Allen Reisner·Joseph Sargent·Ida Lupino·Alvin GanzerShow all
ScreenwriterE. Jack Neuman·Mel Goldberg·John D.F. Black·Meyer Dolinsky·Joseph Calvelli·Betty Ulius·Carol Sobieski·Roland Wolpert·Boris Sagal·Preston WoodShow all
MusicLeith Stevens
CinematographyRichard H. Kline
CastJames Franciscus·Dean Jagger·Burgess Meredith·Charles Briles·Vince Howard·Stephen Roberts·Tony Dow·Marjorie Corley·Andre Philippe·Patricia Morrow·Malachi Throne
Original titleMr. Novak (TV Series)