I remember seeing this, when it first came out, when I was a kid. I loved it! I'm glad to have finally found it, and been able to watch it again. Those old after school specials had a lot of meaning for us kids.
Thank You! Been watching for this for decades, hoping someone would love it as much as I did and would post it! You are my hero. A good, sweet screenplay derived from a classic, beautiful, young adult story of triumph over tragedy and trauma. The best stories can make an impact in a few short minutes in the hands of good writing and good acting. This made my day.
The last time I saw this was back in the 70s. This really was a masterpiece of theater. I accidentally found it this morning. And you have it on DVD. I"m behind in the Times.
A shame the way kids treat kids with disabilities.I guess it's just the nature of being a kid.BUT,I want to say this:I did it too!And I must say that it has absolutely HOUNDED me my whole life some of the mean things I did as a kid.I feel absolutely terrible about it. No I wasn't some mean bully,but I did my share of teasing,and I fully regret it today.So if you're young,and reading this,think twice before picking on kids because of disabilities that they have through no fault of their own. These kids are special,and I really mean it,they are unique and should be respected for who they are.
Same here. I was bullied as well for being a sensitive kid. I had to give them my milk money and lunch my mom made. I never told anyone because back then you were raised to face and overcome your issues. One of them used to follow me home and kick me on his bike and call me fairy. I used to call him ‘bean dip’ behind his back. By 4th grade I was so fed up with them. I finally fought back and stood up to them. I hit this kid Arther so hard his nose started bleeding. And then I hit him some more until the nuns separated us. They never bothered me again. I was so proud of myself and rushed home to tell my dad. He wasn’t exactly happy about it but said you did what you needed to do. The next year I became a bully myself to a nerdy kid. I was merciless with him until we moved the following year and I started a new school. I never bullied anyone ever again after that. I’ve always felt so guilty about what I did to that kid, who, looking back was basically just like me. A loving sensitive kid who never wanted to harm anyone but just wanted acceptance and friendship. Wish we had been friends. Maybe in the next world.
You are so brave to talk about this and face your own past this way. In my opinion, going back to make amends would not be as productive as being a good role model and talking about your experiences with the current young set, be it your nieces & nephews or any kids in your world.
@@jenplinguistgood point! Going back to make amends would set off a weird chain reaction. It really proves that we only get one chance to do the right thing.
I actually just discovered these shows a couple of days ago, had forgotten they even evervexisted til I happened upon one the other day and was tickled to death! It's all I've watched since lol but this one has by far been the best one I've watched so far 😊 I've always loves Stuart Peterson I just wish he hadn't quit acting so soon! He was such a good actor and such a handsome young man and is still a handsome older man 😊😊 my favorite movie he did has to be Seven Alone!! I cry every time I watch it! And the thought of it being a true story makes it even better!! 🥰🥰
Well paul,so was I.Looks like we are the same age and grew up at the same time.I look back to my childhood now and realize how wonderful things were.precious memories.
It says something about me, or about the media shown to my gen growing up, that when that man offered Tuck his first skating lesson, I went swiftly to the comments to read the vibe because I was afraid he was going to take advantage of Tuck. For the following reasons: He was starting to gain tucks trust, tuck showed his vulnerability by speaking to the man, and he told the man he didn’t like school, he didn’t yet know that tuck had tension at home, but we knew that, and the show started with some ptsd symptoms. It was really starting to feel like a grooming set up that would end in a worse case scenario for Tuck. I ran to the comments so I could prepare myself, and stop watching if it sounded bad, but thank the heaventies it’s got a happy ending…did anyone else have a similar experience?
Wow Wow such a good short film Perfect one with such a great lesson..and that boy is defintely a symbol for purity and love. Humanity needs to be more tolerent and sensitive to others and defintely more supportive and full of love !! Never judging anyone no matter what !!! He needed to march in a very difficult way and when you strive for something you can achieve your goals and the most important thing is to believe in yourself and show first to yourself and the others, ghat you can succeed and be so proud of yourself. Tha man who believed in him , helped him and became a real friend is a proof that everything is possible !! He was so lucky that the older guy was with him all the way.. and the dancer gave him a real stage to be himself.. They were excellent and wondeful together..👏🙏 His surprise in the end showed all of them that he is a big star 🔝🔝 Be good as a person and offer help to the other.. He is a symbol of victory !! Satisfaction of victory ❣❣❣🔝🔝🔝💎💎💎💙💙💙
Yes! I have some odd memories of unknown movie scenes myself!! I am hoping to someday find a movie with a scene where two kids get snowbound in a VW punchbug that she eventually sets on fire to alert rescue authorities. It is either an after school special or an episode of Emergency! Lol.
What a sweet film. It was beautifully written and carried such a simple but important message. I really wish there was a full length film made from this. I'd pay to watch it
I thought this poor boy was going to get molested for sure by the male figure skater. There was nothing but red flags being raised. Times sure are different these days. Things were more innocent in my youth.
I really liked this! I never saw this as a kid so this was a treat! To see the boy from "Where the Red fern grows" and Rance Howard. I thought the dad was a little unfair to the son and I was afraid he would tell him to not go back to the skating rink but he didn't, especially when he saw the $ he made skating! It's nice to watch such tender movies without cussing, drinking or Hollywood nude scenes.
Looked like it. Camera was close enough to show her face and body. Unlike the stunt double skaters for both men. Who is she though…i have never heard or seen ANY of these actors before or since. She was definitely a better skater than she was an actress. Lol.
This is some of the worse skating I've ever seen. The boy isn't even qualified to teach rank beginners how to skate. And he learned how to partner someone in a few weeks and do lifts? No way.
This After-school Special was instrumental in my decision to become an Speech/Language Pathologist. I had such a crush on Stewart Petersen.
I remember seeing this, when it first came out, when I was a kid. I loved it! I'm glad to have finally found it, and been able to watch it again.
Those old after school specials had a lot of meaning for us kids.
Thank You! Been watching for this for decades, hoping someone would love it as much as I did and would post it! You are my hero. A good, sweet screenplay derived from a classic, beautiful, young adult story of triumph over tragedy and trauma. The best stories can make an impact in a few short minutes in the hands of good writing and good acting. This made my day.
I love these legendary shorts from the 1970's. this is one my favorites. I have this on DVD.
Look at that perfect one too.🥰👇👌
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The last time I saw this was back in the 70s. This really was a masterpiece of theater. I accidentally found it this morning. And you have it on DVD. I"m behind in the Times.
A shame the way kids treat kids with disabilities.I guess it's just the nature of being a kid.BUT,I want to say this:I did it too!And I must say that it has absolutely HOUNDED me my whole life some of the mean things I did as a kid.I feel absolutely terrible about it.
No I wasn't some mean bully,but I did my share of teasing,and I fully regret it today.So if you're young,and reading this,think twice before picking on kids because of disabilities that they have through no fault of their own.
These kids are special,and I really mean it,they are unique and should be respected for who they are.
Can you go make amends? It would help you too.
Same here. I was bullied as well for being a sensitive kid. I had to give them my milk money and lunch my mom made. I never told anyone because back then you were raised to face and overcome your issues. One of them used to follow me home and kick me on his bike and call me fairy. I used to call him ‘bean dip’ behind his back. By 4th grade I was so fed up with them. I finally fought back and stood up to them. I hit this kid Arther so hard his nose started bleeding. And then I hit him some more until the nuns separated us. They never bothered me again. I was so proud of myself and rushed home to tell my dad. He wasn’t exactly happy about it but said you did what you needed to do. The next year I became a bully myself to a nerdy kid. I was merciless with him until we moved the following year and I started a new school. I never bullied anyone ever again after that. I’ve always felt so guilty about what I did to that kid, who, looking back was basically just like me. A loving sensitive kid who never wanted to harm anyone but just wanted acceptance and friendship. Wish we had been friends. Maybe in the next world.
You are so brave to talk about this and face your own past this way. In my opinion, going back to make amends would not be as productive as being a good role model and talking about your experiences with the current young set, be it your nieces & nephews or any kids in your world.
@@jenplinguistgood point! Going back to make amends would set off a weird chain reaction. It really proves that we only get one chance to do the right thing.
That’s very brave and insightful of you to see the errors of your actions ❤
This was such an amazing episode. Thank you for the upload!
That was amazing. Its been decades since I saw one of those one. I loved it.
Stewart Petersen was also in that movie about the Sager children.
This was touching. I love these specials. Thank you!
Awe this is the kid from "Where the red fern grows" Billy ❤️
I actually just discovered these shows a couple of days ago, had forgotten they even evervexisted til I happened upon one the other day and was tickled to death! It's all I've watched since lol but this one has by far been the best one I've watched so far 😊 I've always loves Stuart Peterson I just wish he hadn't quit acting so soon! He was such a good actor and such a handsome young man and is still a handsome older man 😊😊 my favorite movie he did has to be Seven Alone!! I cry every time I watch it! And the thought of it being a true story makes it even better!! 🥰🥰
Love this story
Thank you 💞
Thanks for posting, thought about this story often in the past. I was seven when i saw this story in 1975.
Well paul,so was I.Looks like we are the same age and grew up at the same time.I look back to my childhood now and realize how wonderful things were.precious memories.
Intro reminds me of the Waltons.
During the applause, the older brother said "that's my brother".
It says something about me, or about the media shown to my gen growing up, that when that man offered Tuck his first skating lesson, I went swiftly to the comments to read the vibe because I was afraid he was going to take advantage of Tuck. For the following reasons: He was starting to gain tucks trust, tuck showed his vulnerability by speaking to the man, and he told the man he didn’t like school, he didn’t yet know that tuck had tension at home, but we knew that, and the show started with some ptsd symptoms. It was really starting to feel like a grooming set up that would end in a worse case scenario for Tuck. I ran to the comments so I could prepare myself, and stop watching if it sounded bad, but thank the heaventies it’s got a happy ending…did anyone else have a similar experience?
I thought the same thing, I thought this was going to turn into a man taking advantage of a lonely kid for his own perversions.
Wow Wow such a good short film Perfect one with such a great lesson..and that boy is defintely a symbol for purity and love. Humanity needs to be more tolerent and sensitive to others and defintely more supportive and full of love !! Never judging anyone no matter what !!!
He needed to march in a very difficult way and when you strive for something you can achieve your goals and the most important thing is to believe in yourself and show first to yourself and the others, ghat you can succeed and be so proud of yourself.
Tha man who believed in him , helped him and became a real friend is a proof that everything is possible !! He was so lucky that the older guy was with him all the way.. and the dancer gave him a real stage to be himself.. They were excellent and wondeful together..👏🙏
His surprise in the end showed all of them that he is a big star 🔝🔝
Be good as a person and offer help to the other.. He is a symbol of victory !! Satisfaction of victory ❣❣❣🔝🔝🔝💎💎💎💙💙💙
It's possible I saw this as a kid but can't remember. Seems vaguely familiar but I really love this the nostalgia is strong.
Yes! I have some odd memories of unknown movie scenes myself!! I am hoping to someday find a movie with a scene where two kids get snowbound in a VW punchbug that she eventually sets on fire to alert rescue authorities. It is either an after school special or an episode of Emergency! Lol.
I was in 7th grade when this was broadcast. I had a crush on the woman who played Lilly!!
These Martin Tahse productions are superb. Thanks so much tainlor
A beautiful episode xx
What a sweet film. It was beautifully written and carried such a simple but important message.
I really wish there was a full length film made from this. I'd pay to watch it
The actor who played Tuck's father is Ron Howard's dad in real life.
Ron definitely takes after his daddy.
Interesting! Goodlooking. But. He wasnt as strong of an actor as Ron!
I thought this poor boy was going to get molested for sure by the male figure skater. There was nothing but red flags being raised. Times sure are different these days. Things were more innocent in my youth.
I just came here to post the same comment, smh. My worse case scenario brain was on fire
Thank you for posting this! Been looking for it for years.
Whst a lovely story. Tucker is a sweet boy!
This my very first time watching this amazing movie like this one. This movie is called skating ring
I really liked this! I never saw this as a kid so this was a treat! To see the boy from "Where the Red fern grows" and Rance Howard. I thought the dad was a little unfair to the son and I was afraid he would tell him to not go back to the skating rink but he didn't, especially when he saw the $ he made skating! It's nice to watch such tender movies without cussing, drinking or Hollywood nude scenes.
Wow, he learned fast...
It is amazing how these after school specials buried in degree of quality this one was fantastic another one I watched was just mediocre at best.
This my very first time watching this amazing movie like this one the name of this movie is called the skating ring
Hope Tuck got a chance to learn about Roman Emperor Claudius, who also stuttered.
Can u please down load the one on gangs it was my favorite.i cant find it.
Does anyone know if Devon Ericson (Lily Degley) did her own skating? It looks like she is a good skater.
Looked like it. Camera was close enough to show her face and body. Unlike the stunt double skaters for both men. Who is she though…i have never heard or seen ANY of these actors before or since. She was definitely a better skater than she was an actress. Lol.
@@Mister_ListenerShe's a dead ringer for Nancy Kerrigan.
Her mother was an ice-skating champion and a member of the Ice Follies. Maybe she learned a few tricks from her.
@@reynaldoflores4522 yes, she is! Or, was. I wonder what both look like today in 2023?
Was this filmed in Wyoming??????????
Gawd, can that girl be any more of a Lucy?! What a psycho bee-yatch.
This movie is so lame and boring it's tortuous.
you have to have grown up in the 70's to appreciate it.When you get older you will understand and appreciate the little things.
Exactly. The 70s was a special time to be a child 😘
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Bro, you know you can not watch it right?
@@djsi38t That comment made absolutely no sense.
This is some of the worse skating I've ever seen. The boy isn't even qualified to teach rank beginners how to skate. And he learned how to partner someone in a few weeks and do lifts? No way.
its just a story,he's an actor not a skater.thats obvious but it doesn't take away from the meaning of it all.
How bout' you get out there and do
Your stuff pal. Let's see how you do Mr. Film critic🤨
You need to work on your trolling, its way worse than any of this kids skating!