Friends (1979 TV series)
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Friends was a short-lived kids-oriented drama from spring 1979. The series, which was produced by Aaron Spelling
and aired on ABC
, starred Charlie Aiken, Jill Whelan
, and Jarrod Johnson
as three Southern Californian 11-year-olds. Karen Morrow
also appeared. Only five one-hour episodes were produced before the series was cancelled.
Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling was an American film and television producer. As of 2009, Spelling's eponymous production company Spelling Television holds the record as the most prolific television writer, with 218 producer and executive producer credits...
and aired on ABC
American Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
, starred Charlie Aiken, Jill Whelan
Jill Whelan
Jill Whelan is an American actress.Whelan was born in Oakland, California. After attending summer acting camp at age 7, Whelan landed a series of commercials. At age 11, she was cast in the short-lived TV series Friends...
, and Jarrod Johnson
Jarrod Johnson
Jarrod Godette Johnson , is a former professional American football player who played in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers and San Diego Chargers, as well as for the Sacramento Surge of the World League of American Football, with whom he won the World Bowl in 1992.The son of...
as three Southern Californian 11-year-olds. Karen Morrow
Karen Morrow
Karen Morrow is an American singer – actress best known for her work in musical theater. Her honors include an Emmy Award and a Theatre World Award, and an Ovation Award and five Drama-Logue Award nominations....
also appeared. Only five one-hour episodes were produced before the series was cancelled.