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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