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Sep 17, 2025

Pete

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Pete has published a news story:

On This Day September 17 1986 – Head of the Class Premiered on ABC.

On this day September 17 1986, the sitcom Head of the Class premiered on ABC. The series centered on a group of gifted high school students in the Individualized Honors Program at Millard Fillmore High School, guided by unconventional history teacher Charlie Moore, played by Howard Hesseman.

The show stood out for its focus on bright, ambitious teens who often tackled academic and personal challenges while...

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