What's Wrong with Jonathan?

Year Published: 1975

Creator: Barr Films/Exxon Corporation

Description:

WHAT'S WRONG WITH JONATHAN?
1975, Barr Films/Exxon Corporation/Unit Productions, Utah State Board of Education. Starring Brian Andrews (yes, that's "Tommy Doyle" from Halloween 1978!)

"Jonathan has been specially honored for his achievements in Boy Scouts, and his parents are very proud of him. But the happy family mood is shattered when they arrive home. In response to his mother's mild suggestion that he go to his room, Jonathan yells, "Get off my back, Mom, just get off my back!" and runs upstairs to his room. What's wrong with Jonathan? Nothing, really, except that Jonathan has had "one of those days"--an overabundance of the daily pressures that confront every teenager. Among other things, Jonathan had gotten up late, faced a grumpy school bus driver, and had been late for class when his locker combination wouldn't work.

"After school, Jonathan's day hadn't been much better. His chores prevented him from going fishing with his buddies, and it had been embarrassing to have to stand up in front of all the people at the Scout meeting. Jonathan had just had a difficult day."

https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED324158.pdf

Complete Record: WHAT'S WRONG WITH JONATHAN? 1975, Barr Films/Exxon Corporation/Unit Productions, Utah State Board of Education. Starring Brian Andrews (yes, that's "Tommy Doyle" from Halloween 1978!) "Jonathan has been specially honored for his achievements in Boy Scouts, and his parents are very proud of him. But the happy family mood is shattered when they arrive home. In response to his mother's mild suggestion that he go to his room, Jonathan yells, "Get off my back, Mom, just get off my back!" and runs upstairs to his room. What's wrong with Jonathan? Nothing, really, except that Jonathan has had "one of those days"--an overabundance of the daily pressures that confront every teenager. Among other things, Jonathan had gotten up late, faced a grumpy school bus driver, and had been late for class when his locker combination wouldn't work. "After school, Jonathan's day hadn't been much better. His chores prevented him from going fishing with his buddies, and it had been embarrassing to have to stand up in front of all the people at the Scout meeting. Jonathan had just had a difficult day."  

Transcription

[Music] [Music] [Applause] You didn't seem to be too nervous, Jonathan. Yeah, you did a good job, son. Thanks, but I'm nervous. A little huh, Susie. Off to bed now, Susie. And Jonathan is late. You ought to be in bed now, too. Mom, I'm not going to bed the same time as Susie. Jonathan. Mom, I wish you'd get off my back. What's wrong with Jonathan? What's wrong with Jonathan? What's wrong with Jonathan? What's wrong? What can it be? He won't tell anyone what's wrong. Maybe we'll see. What's wrong with Jonathan? What's wrong with Jonathan? Upset again. It's showing on his face. He holds it in. It's just Well, the whole day has been terrible ever since I got up. Jonathan, hurry. Breakfast is almost ready. Jonathan, get out of that bed this instant. You'll be late. Now you know better than to come to the table looking like that. Go wash and brush your hair. Hurry, Jonathan. Now you're not going to school dressed like that. Tuck in that shirt. Hey, Jonathan. Hey, Jonathan. You know better than that. Only two to a seat. Go to the back of the bus. Jonathan, you know the rules about running. walk tuck your shirt. Come on, dumb lock or what? [Music] [Applause] [Music] Jonathan, did you hear the bell? Yes. You should get up earlier. Yeah. Today, we'll collect your assignments and then I'll introduce the material for tomorrow's test. I practiced and practiced my [Music] baritone. Good work. First valve there. [Music] You're certainly doing better lately, Jonathan. Now, this But all that practicing isn't any good. [Music] Okay, before the bell rings, I think we'll do some rearranging of your seating according to how you've improved lately. First, I want to rearrange the baritone section. William, will you please take first chair? That hurt being beaten by William. Look at that cool red hair. Oh, I don't know. Susan's dog has red hair and I think it's kind of ugly. Yeah, but it has short hair. You got a point there, Julie. And Jonathan has those cool freckles. You want to dance the first dance with me on Friday, Jonathan. You got a big mouth. Why don't you shut up? [Music] Give me a math assignment. I want a copy before class starts. Wait till after school, then I really beat you up. [Music] Told you I'd get you. [Music] What's wrong? What's wrong? What's [Music] wrong? [Music] [Music] [Music] Woohoo! Heat! [Music] Hey, you leave that little kid alone and beat him before I call. Does he really have a reason to follow? Should he stop and ask someone to help him out? Oh, you're learning each day. Everyone learns about life the same way. After school was no better. You'd think that my folks would let me out of my chores at least once in a while. Oh, Jonathan. Hey, Jonathan. Can you go fishing with us? Yeah, you still have a chance to win that 10 speed. You know, the one to be given away for catching the biggest trout. And today's your last chance. Darn, I can't. I have my chores to do. Let's go, Chuck. One. No. Sorry, Jonathan. I didn't see you down there. That's a beauty. Come on, Manda. Come on. Come on, Manda. Think It's now time in our program this evening to present our merit badges. I'd like the boys to step forward and receive their individual awards. But before we do so, I'd like the senior patrol leader to come forth and receive his merit badges. I don't want to get in front of all those people. Shh. Would Jonathan Roo please come forward? I'd like you to know that Jonathan really worked hard on these three merit badges. He's earned badges in hiking. He worked real hard on his swimming merit badge and he has one in personal fitness. Come on, Jonathan. You can make it. You can make it. Congratulations, Jonathan. Jonathan. Oh. Oh, yes. Thank you. The time is now yours to present the merit badges. What are they staring at? Would Sean Brazelle come up and receive his merit badges and Jonathan is late. You ought to be in bed now, too. Mom, I'm not going to bed the same time as Susie. Jonathan. Mom, I wish you get off my back. I wonder what's wrong with Jonathan. Is there anything wrong with Jonathan? What's wrong? Self incorporated was supported by a consortium of 35 educational agencies. This program was produced by unit productions of the Utah State Board of Education under the supervision of AIT Agency for Instructional Television.


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