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Mr. Novak

Mr. Novak

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Overview

Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.

Produced by E. Jack Neuman, Leonard Freeman
NetworksNBC

Top Cast

James Franciscus

James Franciscus

John Novak

Dean Jagger

Dean Jagger

Principal Albert Vane

Bill Zuckert

Bill Zuckert

Mr. Arthur Bradwell

Peter Hansen

Peter Hansen

Mr. Parkson

S

Sandy Millar

Toni

Phyllis Avery

Phyllis Avery

Ruth Wilkinson

V

Vince Howard

Mr. Butler

Themes & Keywords

high schoolteacherlos angeles, californiahigh school teacher

About Mr. Novak

Mr. Novak is a drama series that first aired in 1963 exploring themes of high school, teacher, los angeles, california, high school teacher. it stars James Franciscus, Dean Jagger, Bill Zuckert. Mr. Novak is an American dramatic series starring James Franciscus in the title role, which aired on NBC for two seasons, from 1963 to 1965.

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