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Whiz Kids

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Whiz Kids was an American science fiction adventure television series broadcast on CBS from 1983 to 1984. Created by Philip DeGuere, alongside Bob Shayne, the show’s production was overseen by Universal Television and DeGuere himself as executive producer. It originally aired during a period of approximately six months.

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What is the premise of the 1983 series Whiz Kids?

Whiz Kids follows four teenagers, Richie Adler, Ham Parker, Jeremy Saldino, and Alice Tyler, who use computer skills to solve mysteries. Matthew Laborteaux played Richie, the group's main computer expert.

How many episodes of Whiz Kids were made?

CBS broadcast Whiz Kids from October 5, 1983, to June 2, 1984. The series lasted one season with 18 episodes.

Who created and produced Whiz Kids?

Philip DeGuere and Bob Shayne created the show, which was produced by Universal Television. DeGuere also served as executive producer.

How do computers drive the investigations in Whiz Kids?

Richie and his friends use computer access to examine corporate, government, and private systems while investigating cases. The technology is an early 1980s version of teen computer hacking rather than a modern internet thriller.

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