Does anybody remember Room 222?

[BuelahWitch]

I've been watching the season one DVDs through Netflix. It's been so long since I've seen this show, I don't think it was in syndication, or if so, not for long. Watching it as an adult doesn't take away any of the appreciation I had for the show when I was a kid. I still enjoy the stories, which were groundbreaking in their day. They seem so innocent and idealistic now. What's really sad for me is that the wonderful Lloyd Haines, who played history teacher Pete Dixon, died almost 25 years ago from cancer. He was such a great actor, made it all look so easy.

Edited to jog your memories...

[blogslut]

1. I adored that show

Hopefully someday I can see it on DVD when I can scrape together the pennies. :)

[BuelahWitch]

6. Maybe your library will carry them

Or you can request them through interlibrary loan. I get a lot of expensive books that way which I can't afford to buy but want to read.
I will say that the video and sound quality isn't the best. Apparently they were sitting in a vault somewhere and no one bothered to do any type of restoration before the release. But I enjoyed them all the same.

[Quantess]

2. Yes. I was just a little kid, and I would watch it if nothing else was on.

If Bugs Bunny or Daffy Duck cartoons weren't on.

[SeattleGirl]

3. That was one of my favorite shows back in the day. n/t

[Kickin_Donkey]

4. Sure ... Karen Valentine!!!

[pepperbear]

5. I learned what 7/4 time was because of that show. n/t

[gratuitous]

7. I can still hum the theme song

Ooh, what a crush I had on Karen Valentine.

[hamsterjill]

8. Yeah, I am old enough to remember!!! LOL

I used to watch it every week!

[begin_within]

9. I watched that show during its original run.

I can't remember a whole lot about it, but I remember one episode where a visiting artist created a work which showed the U.S. flag going down a drain, and this created a lot of controversy at the school. I think he was vindicated at the end based on free speech.

[BuelahWitch]

10. I think I remember that one too

They took on some issues that were very controversial (and still are, in some cases).

[Hell Hath No Fury]

11. Loved loved loved it!

I was also a young kid when it played, but it really resonated with me anyway.

Years ago my Mom was in Vegas playing blackjack and was joined at the table by Michael Constintine and David Jolif (sp?) -- the redheaded student with the afro. They got to talking and played together for hours.

I have been noticing Denise (can't rmember her last name) showing up in commercials a lot lately. It is great to see her after so many years.

[Kat45]

12. I loved that show when it was on.

Definitely '60s. And optimistic.

[geardaddy]

13. Totally.

That whole era of TV was great.

We've been watching "Love, American Style" on Netflix.

[mitchum]

14. The character Bernie had the first Isro I had ever seen

[Hell Hath No Fury]

17. David Jolliffe

Then:

And Now:

He plays with Billy Mumy's band these days.

[Arugula Latte]

15. I loved that show when I was a kid.

Haven't seen it in decades.

[Bucky]

16. Mr Dixon is the reason I became a history teacher!