Jessica Novak is a 1981 drama television series that aired on CBS from November 5, 1981 till December 3, 1981 and was written by Ira Steven Behr. The cast includes Helen Shaver, Kip Gilman, Erik Kilpatrick, and Lara Parker.
Jessica Novak (Season 1)
Closeup News (Episode 1)
Writer: Jerry Ludwig
Air date: 1981-11-05
Runtime: 60 min
Overview: Ernie Doyle, a man separated from his wife, abducts his children and threatens to harm them and himself. Jessica Novak, a local TV news reporter, often goes beyond her assigned stories, much to her boss's frustration. In one instance, she uncovers a non-story about a housewife, Marilyn Doyle, whose estranged husband, Ernie, has taken their two children. Despite orders from her boss, Jessica relentlessly investigates the case even when the police refuse to intervene. She goes as far as featuring the housewife on the news.
The Boy Most Likely (Episode 2)
Air date: 1981-11-12
Runtime: 60 min
Kenny (Episode 3)
Air date: 1981-11-19
Runtime: 60 min
Man on the Street (Episode 4)
Air date: 1981-11-26
Runtime: 60 min
Mirrorful of Gamblers (Episode 5)
Air date: 1981-12-03
Runtime: 60 min
Silent Night (Episode 6)
Air date: 1981-12-10
Runtime: 60 min
The Reward (Episode 7)
Air date: 1981-12-17
Runtime: 60 min
