The Steve Spots

The Steve Spots is a thirty-six episode television show that aired on WSMV-TV in Nashville, Tennessee.[1] Created by director David Van Hooser, each episode dealt with the “trials and tribulations” of Steve played by actor Chambers Stevens. The show aired during the 1987-88 television season. Originally conceived as a twelve part series Van Hooser wrote thirty-six episodes. [2] When the show was cancelled an out pouring of community support [3] forced the station to create The Parent Zone. Zone was a TV special with the same characters as The Steve Spots.[4]

Awards

1987 Gabriel Award (religion in media) for the episode Steve/Parent's Death

1988 Telly Award for the Steve PSA series

1988 MidSouth Regional Emmy Award for PSA Campaign

1988 MidSouth Regional Emmy Award for Community Station Project

References

  1. ↑ The Nashville Banner., “WSMV’s Steve Trying to reach Nashville Teens” April 30 1987
  2. ↑ Star News, Hendersonville, TN “Local actor deals with complicated teen problems’ June 1987
  3. ↑ Nashville Banner, “Calls pouring in over departure of TV ‘Steve’ – Jan 19, 1988 TV Guide
  4. ↑ TV Guide, July 1st 1989
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