Overview

Peter Gifford is a likable, dedicated schoolteacher that teaches a senior life skills class. When student Janet Sommers brings up the topic of sex and dating, he asks students to write questions on the topic, and will cover them in the next class. The parents get wind of what Gifford is about to do, notify the principal, and he warns Peter not to read the questions in class. Gifford decides to go against this and is suspended. The whole student body protests, and the administration gets worried on what to do.

Cast

William Shatner, Patty McCormack, Lee Kinsolving, Virginia Field, Edward Platt, Beau Bridges, Jocelyn Brando, Phillip Terry

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What is "The Explosive Generation" about?

Peter Gifford is a likable, dedicated schoolteacher that teaches a senior life skills class. When student Janet Sommers brings up the topic of sex and dating, he asks students to write questions on the topic, and will cover them in the next class. The parents get wind of what Gifford is about to do, notify the principal, and he warns Peter not to read the questions in class. Gifford decides to go against this and is suspended. The whole student body protests, and the administration gets worried on what to do.

When was "The Explosive Generation" released?

The Explosive Generation was released in 1961.

Who stars in "The Explosive Generation"?

The cast includes William Shatner, Patty McCormack, Lee Kinsolving, Virginia Field.

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