Whiz Kids (TV series)
Whiz Kids was a television series which aired 1983-1984 in the United States. The show was about the adventures of a group of teenagers who worked as amateur computer experts and detectives. The show was basically a copy of ideas from WarGames, toned down and expanded for TV.
The series starred Max Gail as the group's mentor. The cast also included Matthew Laborteaux as Richie Adler, Dan O'Herlihy, Todd Porter and Andrea Elson as Alice.
Richie Adler lived with his mother and sister - his father worked away from home. Periodically, Richie's father would send him obsolete pieces of electronic and computer equipment including in one episode, a programmable robot called Herman. Richie collected these pieces of equipment from his father and connected them together to form "RALF" - his pet name for his computer system which included, in one episode, a primitive webcam.
The show was based on Richie and his friends coming across mysteries which they (mainly Richie) would attempt to solve using his computer skills with RALF's power. Guidance was provided by Farley (their mentor).
The series aired on CBS. From its first episode on October 5, 1983 to December 21, 1983 it aired on Wednesday Nights. Starting with its January 7, 1984 episode to the end of its run, it aired on Saturday Nights replacing Cutter to Houston.
Episode List:
Season 1, Episode 1: Programmed for Murder
5 October 1983
Season 1, Episode 2: Fatal Error
19 October 1983
Season 1, Episode 3: Deadly Access
26 October 1983
Season 1, Episode 4: Candidate for Murder
2 November 1983
Season 1, Episode 5: A Chip Off the Old Block
9 November 1983
Season 1, Episode 6: Airwave Anarchy
16 November 1983
Season 1, Episode 7: Return of the Big Rocker
23 November 1983
Season 1, Episode 8: The Wrong Mr. Wright
30 November 1983
Season 1, Episode 9: Red Star Rising
21 December 1983
Season 1, Episode 10: The Network
7 January 1984
Season 1, Episode 11: Watch Out!
14 January 1984
Season 1, Episode 12: Amen to Amen-Re
28 January 1984
Season 1, Episode 13: Maid in the USA
4 February 1984
Season 1, Episode 14: The Lollypop Gang Strikes Back
25 February 1984
Season 1, Episode 15: The Sufi Project
17 March 1984
Season 1, Episode 16: Father's Day
21 April 1984
Season 1, Episode 17: Altaira
28 April 1984
Season 1, Episode 18: May I Take Your Order Please?
2 June 1984
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