Never Too Young (1965)

The groundbreaking American teen soap opera that made history as the first daytime drama designed for a teenage audience.

Never Too Young - Series Information

  • Original Title: Never Too Young
  • First Air Year: 1965
  • Last Air Year: 1966
  • Type: TV Series
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (28 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 2
  • Number of Episodes: 194
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • Networks: ABC

Never Too Young - Plot

Never Too Young is an American teen soap opera that aired on ABC from September 27, 1965 to June 24, 1966 and was the first soap opera geared towards a teen audience.

Never Too Young - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Tony Dow
  • Cindy Carol
  • David Watson
  • Michael Blodgett
  • Tommy Rettig
  • John Lupton
  • Patrice Wymore
  • Jan Clayton
  • Dack Rambo
  • Merry Anders

Never Too Young - FAQs

What is Never Too Young about?

Never Too Young is an American teen soap opera that aired on ABC from September 27, 1965 to June 24, 1966. It followed the romantic and social lives of teenagers, making it the first daytime soap opera specifically created and targeted at a teenage audience.

Was Never Too Young the first teen soap opera?

Yes. Never Too Young holds the distinction of being the first soap opera in American television history specifically geared toward a teen audience. Its debut on ABC in September 1965 marked a pioneering moment in daytime television programming aimed at younger viewers.

Who are the main actors in Never Too Young?

The main cast of Never Too Young includes Tony Dow, Cindy Carol, David Watson, Michael Blodgett, Tommy Rettig, John Lupton, Patrice Wymore, Jan Clayton, Dack Rambo, and Merry Anders. Tony Dow, known for Leave It to Beaver, played lead character Chet Brandon.

When did Never Too Young first air?

Never Too Young first aired on September 27, 1965, on the ABC network. The series ran until June 24, 1966, spanning two seasons and a total of 194 episodes across its entire run on daytime television.

How many seasons does Never Too Young have?

Never Too Young ran for two seasons. Season 1 consisted of 69 episodes, while Season 2 expanded to 125 episodes, bringing the total episode count to 194. The series concluded on June 24, 1966, after less than a year on the air.

What network aired Never Too Young?

Never Too Young aired on ABC (American Broadcasting Company) as part of the network's daytime programming lineup. It ran from September 1965 to June 1966, occupying a unique position as the network's first daytime drama aimed specifically at teenage viewers.

Is Never Too Young still airing or has it ended?

Never Too Young has ended. The series concluded on June 24, 1966, after completing two seasons and 194 episodes on ABC. Despite its short run, it left a lasting legacy as the first American soap opera designed specifically for a teenage audience.

What language is Never Too Young in?

Never Too Young was produced and broadcast entirely in English. It was an American production that aired on the ABC network as part of its daytime schedule, targeting English-speaking teenage audiences across the United States during the mid-1960s.

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