James Franciscus
John Novak
Series
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Synopsis
Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. First year,First DayNow viewing1963-09-24A brilliant student with a good business - an auto body shop - wants to quit school. He challenges Novak to give him a good reason for continuing his education.
- 2. To Lodge and Dislodge1963-10-01Julie Dean, a blind student at Jefferson High, develops a crush on Mr. Novak.
- 3. I Don`t Even Live Here1963-10-08When Mr. Otis was conducting the English class, all the students were raking in As - but Novak can't seem to get the same caliber of work out of them.
- 4. X is the Unknown Factor1963-10-15Mike Daniels is being considered for an important science scholarship, but he's having problems in Novak's literature class. Dr. Frank Baxter, TV educator, appears as Dr. Gagan.
- 5. A Single Isolated Incident1963-10-22A black student, Marcy Desmond, is violently accosted by a gang of youths who let her know that she's not welcome at Jefferson High.
- 6. The Risk1963-10-29Novak helps a former teacher and mentor obtain a position at the school. The instructor is a recovering alcoholic, while his much-younger wife is still afflicted with the disease.
- 7. Hello Miss Phipps1963-11-05Maude Phipps, a teacher for some 40 years, is sharply outspoken and is the object of various complaints -- including those of irate parents who don't like the idea of her teaching social hygiene to their children.
- 8. To Break a Camel's Back1963-11-12Novak clashes with Holly Metcalfe, a rebellious senior who doesn't like to follow rules.
- 9. A Feeling for Friday1963-11-19It's a hectic Friday and Novak is very pleased to get an invitation to spend the weekend at his former sweetheart's family estate.
- 10. Pay the Two Dollars1963-11-26A father holds Novak responsible for roughing up his son. It all happened when Novak broke up some student horseplay.
- 11. Love in the Wrong Season1963-12-03Novak, who's dating a teacher, has some competition from one of her students.
- 12. The Boy Without A Country1963-12-10Novak and Vane prepare a hero's welcome for a new student, a Russian defector, who's quick to show that he's not easy to get along with.
- 13. A Thousand Voices1963-12-17Novak defends the members of an off-campus car club, who have run into trouble.
- 14. My Name is not Legion1963-12-24Novak is interested in Arnold Frazer, a new student who shows signs of brilliance and trouble adjusting to school life.
- 15. He who can Does1963-12-31Novak invites a famous novelist to address the school's Literary Club - despite protests of Miss Pagano who feels that the writer's unorthodox views will be a bad influence.
- 16. Song of Songs1964-01-07An overly strict father takes the school, and Mr. Novak to task, when he finds the subject matter read aloud in class by his daughter to be highly erotic.
- 17. The Exile1964-01-14Charlie Payne, who dropped out three years ago, now has nothing better to do than spend his time hanging around the school grounds.
- 18. Sparrow on the Wire1964-01-21A member of Novak's debating club makes some anti-Semitic remarks during an intra-squad debate.
- 19. The Private Life of Douglas Morgan Jr.1964-01-28Campus clown Doug Morgan decides he can attract attention - and get excused from compulsory ROTC classes - by claiming to be a conscientious objector.
- 20. Death of a Teacher1964-02-04The death of a teacher brings forth a variety of reactions and emotions from the students and faculty at Jefferson High.
- 21. I`m on the Outside1964-02-11A student named Steve Acero tells Principal Vane that Mr. Novak is prejudiced against him because he is of Mexican extraction.
- 22. Chin Up, Mr. Novak1964-02-18Novak's having problems with a literature class - until it's taken over by Margaret Mumsley, a 75-year old exchange teacher from England.
- 23. Fear is a Handful of Dust1964-02-25Novak tries to help shy, introverted Sue Johnson by encouraging her to develop her talent for caricature.
- 24. How Does Your Garden Grow?1964-03-03An inexperienced and frightened substitute teacher has trouble with her first class at Jefferson High.
- 25. The Tower1964-03-10After numerous complaints that an elderly geometry instructor is no longer an effective teacher, Vane is forced to retire her.
- 26. One Way to Say Goodbye1964-03-17Novak finds himself attracted to Jenny Peterson, a former Jefferson High student.
- 27. Day in the Year1964-03-24A girl in Novak's homeroom collapses from an overdose of narcotics.
- 28. Moment Without Armor1964-03-31School grounds are quiet in the evening, and darkness was the accomplice of the unknown assailant who attacked assistant principal Jeanne Pagano.
- 29. Fare Thee Well1964-04-07Miss Cathy Williams is going to become a mother, but she wants to graduate with her senior class and she doesn't want to tell her parents about her condition.
- 30. Senior Prom1964-04-14The senior prom at Jefferson High is going to be a flop this year - unless student chairman Gail Andrews starts taking interest in the preparations.
Cast
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Dean Jagger
Principal Albert Vane
Bill Zuckert
Mr. Arthur Bradwell
Peter Hansen
Mr. Parkson
No photo Sandy Millar
Toni
Phyllis Avery
Ruth Wilkinson
No photo Vince Howard
Mr. Butler
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Is Mr. Novak available to watch online?
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How many seasons does Mr. Novak have?
Mr. Novak has 2 seasons and 60 episodes.
When did Mr. Novak first air?
Mr. Novak first aired in 1963.
Is Mr. Novak still running?
Mr. Novak's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Mr. Novak?
Mr. Novak is classified as Drama.