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Sarah's Early TV Memories
- Sarah Marshall loved Lifetime movies as a kid, particularly ones about teen issues.
- She recalls "15 and Pregnant" starring Kirsten Dunst and Tory Spelling movies like "Co-ed Call Girl."
Dual Origins of After-School Specials
- After-school specials have two origin stories: a heartwarming one and a cynical one.
- The first emphasizes educational value, while the latter highlights networks' desire to improve their image and capture a new market.
An Unexpectedly Insightful Special
- Sarah Marshall recalls a surprisingly insightful after-school special about alcoholism.
- It taught her about enabling behavior, a concept she hadn't considered before.