James at 16

James at 16

1977 · Drama · 1 Season · 21 Episodes · 6.8

James at 15 (later James at 16) is an American drama series that aired on NBC during the 1977–1978 season. Protagonist James Hunter is the son of a college professor who has moved his family across the country to take a teaching job, transplanting James from Oregon to Boston, Massachusetts. James has a hard time fitting into his new surroundings.

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E11. James at 1560m · 1977-09-05A 15-year-old whose family moves from Oregon to Boston misses the girlfriend he left behind, so he runs away to see her. On the way he hooks up with a female art student in her 20s who is also hitchhiking across the country, from whom he learns some valuable lessons about life.E22. Friends60m · 1977-10-27James throws a party to make new friends -- among them, Sly and Marlene.E33. The Girl with the Bad Rep60m · 1977-11-03When even the girl with the bad rep turns down James, he brags to Sly that they made out anyway.E44. Kathy's in the Shower60m · 1977-11-10Kathy is caught having a secret affair with her professor.E55. Higher Ground60m · 1977-11-24James joins a cult.E66. The Apple Tree, the Singing and the Gold60m · 1977-12-15Bobby, James' old friend back home in Oregon, comes to Boston because he needs to have some medical tests done. James's new friend, Patricia, finds herself falling in love with Bobby, who turns out to be fatally ill.E77. Fast and Loose60m · 1977-12-22James' fast and loose new friend leads him to commit a crime.E88. Mrs. Carson60m · 1977-12-29James is hot for teacher, who happens to be pregnant.E99. Unrequited Love... Twice60m · 1978-01-05James is pursued romantically by both Sandy's friend and one of Paul's students.E1010. Actions Speak Louder60m · 1978-01-19James befriends a deaf classmate, and puts himself in his shoes.E1111. Star-Crossed Lovers60m · 1978-01-26Marlene develops a crush on a rock star.E1212. The Gift60m · 1978-02-09James loses his virginity to a Swedish foreign exchange student and turns 16.E1313. The Blowout60m · 1978-02-16James is uncomfortable at a Valentine's Day party.E1414. Listless Fever60m · 1978-02-23James fears that Gun may have given him a little something ""extra.""E1515. Champions60m · 1978-03-02Marlene's all-girls basketball team challenges James' all-boys basketball team to a championship.E1616. An Hour Before Midnight60m · 1978-03-09James's classmate, who edits his school paper, has a drinking problem. James works with a teenage reporter who declares that she is an alcoholic, fluffs an important Interview with a Pulitzer Prize winner and arrives drunk when invited to dinner at the Hunters.E1717. Knocking Heads60m · 1978-06-01James and a teacher knock heads over James' controversial football articles in the school paper.E1818. Rebel Without a Car60m · 1978-06-08James solves his car crisis by taking his parents' out without asking them.E1919. Hunter Country60m · 1978-06-15After helping James with his campaign for class president, Marlene begins to disagree with his philosophy, and decides to run against him.E2020. Ducks60m · 1978-06-22James helps an old lady rescue ducks from a city pond.E2121. Queen of the Silver Dollar60m · 1978-06-29While away on state finals with his swim team, James wins a bet by taking a girl back to his hotel room -- which soon comes back to haunt him.

Cast

Ludwig 'Sly' Hazeltine

Marlene Mahoney