Jessica Novak - Season 1

Jessica Novak - Season 1

Season 1

Network
Episodes7
Datesnov. 5, 1981 - déc. 3, 1981

Episodes

Closeup News
Season 1Episode 160 min

Closeup News

Ernie Doyle, a man estranged from his wife, kidnaps his children and then threatens to kill them and himself. Jessica Novak is a local TV spot news reporter who drives her boss bananas by going beyond the stories she is sent to cover, taking her camera crew along. For instance, she bumps into a story that is no story about a housewife (Suzanne Lederer) whose estranged husband (Giambolvo) has stolen their two children. Though the police won't take a hand, Jessica doggedly pursues it against orders from the boss. She even puts the housewife on the news.

nov. 5, 1981
The Boy Most Likely
Season 1Episode 260 min

The Boy Most Likely

A high-school student Jessica interviewed threatens suicide.

nov. 12, 1981
Kenny
Season 1Episode 360 min

Kenny

Jessica defends a handicapped youth and investigates the backer of a hooker hangout.

nov. 19, 1981
Man on the Street
Season 1Episode 460 min

Man on the Street

Jessica Novak experiences a mounting terror when she becomes the object of an unknown admirer's deranged affections. Jessica's car and apartment are broken into by this unknown fan.

nov. 26, 1981
Mirrorful of Gamblers
Season 1Episode 560 min

Mirrorful of Gamblers

Jessica becomes emotionally involved when she covers the "All-American sport" of gambling. Bonelli, a TV crew member, is a compulsive gambler and owes a lot of money. Creditors are harassing him.

déc. 3, 1981
Silent Night
Season 1Episode 660 min

Silent Night

Jessica is grieved after learning that her father (Dick O'Neill) has suffered a heart attack. A small Puritan community becomess angered by the statements uttered by preacher Pedersen in an interview granted to Jessica about the use of forceps.

The Reward
Season 1Episode 760 min

The Reward

Jessica continues to investigate why a crook has pleaded guilty despite the evidence that proves he didn't commit a robbery.

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