Room 222

While the show retained moments of levity (Principal Kauffman's dry, sarcastic sense of humor was used especially well to comedic effect), Room 222 was really an early incarnation of the more commonplace dramedy seen on television today.....It is refreshing to actually see scenes in a classroom where students are learning.... ... Full Review

Before breaking into movies, writer-producer-director James L. Brooks earned a reputation as a television wunderkind-a sort of small-screen version of the film-school brats taking over Hollywood on the cusp of the '70s. ... Full Article

Even by HBO standards, In Treatment ($59.99) is an innovative show. Most of the 48 episodes show a brilliant, troubled therapist (the emotional genius Gabriel Byrne ) going mano a mano with some intensely messed up patients, including a couple... ... Full Article

"Room 222" had it all--though unfortunately I'm not able to say the same for this first-season release from Shout! Factory. Normally their titles look really good considering their age, but early episodes of this 1969 show look almost as rough... ... Full Article

"Room 222," which stars Lloyd Haynes as history teacher Pete Dixon, was only the second series (after "Julia") to feature an African-American in the lead. ... Full Article

I recently commented in my review of the musical version of Goodbye, Mr. Chips that 1969 was a bellwether year for musical films, and not in a good way. ... Full Article