Based on a true story, "Non è mai troppo tardi" (it's never too late) is a TV mini-series about Alberto Manzi, a teacher and host of the 60's TV show "Non è mai troppo tardi," a televised kind of "night school," aimed at teaching the many adults who had never learned to read and write how to do just that. The show was broadcast from 1960 to 1968.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Alberto notices that Paolo is absent from class. After some discussion with the students, the whole class transfers outside to go and find him.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Manzi is preparing the report cards in his own way. At school, he is teaching the kids about rhythm, and the principal comes in with some intriguing news.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Alberto goes home to share the news with his family. They're watching TV and ignore him, which tells him all he needs to know. The next day he goes to the RAI studios, where he finds a whole different world.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
At the auditions for the TV show, one candidate is worse than the next and the producers are very worried. Alberto watches through the door and seems to have an idea.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Alberto Manzi finally gets a chance to explain his doubts about why the auditions are going so badly.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Felice seeks out his teacher's help because Ricotta is getting into trouble again.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Manzi is interviewed by the program team at RAI headquarters. They worry that he will be out of control with the whole world watching, but they appreciate how good his audition was. Meanwhile, Ricotta seems to have found a job, and once again, his studies at the reformatory have proved to be surprisingly valuable.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Manzi's family is helping him get ready for the big evening, his first lesson on TV. Ida has gone to great lengths to get everything as perfect as possible. And even their neighbors want to see his debut.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The moment has arrived, and now it is a matter of standing around in the studio waiting for the show to start. The directors are very nervous and it remains to be seen whether they have reason to be or not. Ida's family plus the neighbors are glued to the TV and can't wait to see Alberto on the small screen.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The show finally happens. Ida, her family, and neighbors are watching from home, Ricotta is watching from the bar, along with everyone else there, and in the studio, the producers are waiting for Alberto to botch things.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
After the first episode of Non è mai troppo tardi, Alberto gets some frank criticism from some of the people he cares about most: Ricotta, and his elementary school class. At RAI headquarters, some concerns have come up related to Alberto's duties as an elementary school teacher.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Manzi comes up with a creative way to introduce a letter that isn't technically in the Italian alphabet. Now, Manzi is famous and gets a lot of attention even when walking in the park with Ida. She feels a bit left out.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
The RAI producers are worried about how the show is being received on the outside. They soon get some answers. Manzi is also worried, not so much about the show, but about his position as a teacher.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
Manzi goes before the Board of Education. Ida finds some letters in Alberto's coat pocket. Manzi explains to the board members why he finds it impossible to give his pupils grades.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Italy
On the last day of school, Manzi goes to say goodbye to his pupils, who have taken the exam for their elementary school diplomas. He has written each of them a letter about how far they have come together and urging them never to give up. Outside the school, the principal wonders who all those people are, coming towards the school.
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