Whiz Kids 40 years old
Whiz Kids is an American science-fiction adventure television series that aired on CBS in the United States. The 60-minute series was created by Philip DeGuere and Bob Shayne and originally aired from October 5, 1983 to June 2, 1984, lasting one season and consisting of 18 episodes. The premise follows four high school tenth-graders, portrayed by Matthew Laborteaux, Todd Porter, Jeffrey Jaqcuet, and Andrea Elson, who use their sophisticated knowledge of computers to become amateur detectives, solving crimes and bringing perpetrators to justice. Although the series experienced a notable backlash from critics for its portrayal of teenage computer hackers, the program garnered four Youth in Film Award nominations for its young stars, as well as a fifth nomination as "Best New Television Series" of 1983.
Credits
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Richard Anderson He was 57 , 91 years old when he died | |
| Jackie Earle Haley He was 22 , now 62 years old | |
| Andrea Elson She was 14 , now 55 years old | |
| Kay Lenz She was 30 , now 71 years old | |
| Max Gail He was 40 , now 81 years old | |
| A Martinez He was 35 , now 75 years old | |
| Matthew Laborteaux He was 16 , now 57 years old | |
| Sharon Acker She was 48 , now 89 years old | |
| Jameson Parker He was 35 , now 76 years old | |
| David Ackroyd He was 43 , now 83 years old |
Crew
| Name | Job title |
|---|---|
| Vincent McEveety Directing He was 54 , 88 years old when he died | Director |
| Joe Gannon Writing | Writer |
| Corey Allen Directing He was 49 , 75 years old when he died | Director |
| Max Gail Directing He was 40 , now 81 years old | Director |
| John Newland Directing He was 65 , 82 years old when he died | Director |
| Philip DeGuere Writing He was 39 , 60 years old when he died | Writer |
| Dennis Donnelly Directing | Director |
| Alf Kjellin Directing He was 63 , 68 years old when he died | Director |
Whiz Kids (40 years)
Ended
- First Air Date: 1983-10-05
- Runtime: [60] minutes
- Number of Episodes: 18