AboutMarcia Studley Expertise I`m a true member of the tv generation! I grew up doing my homework while watching the classics of the 60`s and 70`s and today, they are still my favorites. I have a big library of tv and film reference books at my disposal, as well as a large video library. My memory is pretty darn good too, and when that fails, I can hit the books and/or videos, not to mention a few friends who are as devout tv gen members as I am. Please note that my expertise is with American tv only.
Expert: Marcia Studley Date: 2/3/2008 Subject: TV movie in the late 70's or early 80's
Question Hello. I remember watching a TV movie where there were 3 abandoned children. The oldest brother tried to take care of the younger sister & brother. He really didn't want for them to be separated. At some point it is found out that they are living with no parents. They get put into foster homes. At some point the oldest brother is determined to find his younger siblings. He does, but they are very reluctant to see him. I think he does reunite with them and at least knows that they have been in decent homes for all of their separated years. That is the most I can remember at the moment. The movie has stayed with me all these years so I would love to see it again. Thanks for any help you have to offer.
Answer HI Nina,
The good news is that I know exactly what movie you're talking about. I watched it many times as it was rerun. The bad news is that I can't for the life of me remember the name for certain. I'm trying to center in on the teenage boy and the kids. I know they're familiar people to me; just can't think who they are. If I can remember their names, real or character, I'm sure I can find it. I'm just not sure when.
I was thinking it was a young John Rubenstein, but the one he did was All Together Now. Helen Hunt and Glynnis O'Connor were the sisters and Brad Savage the younger brothers. In this one, the boy is given 30 days to prove he can take care of his siblings. Honestly, it's been so long since I've seen it, I'm wondering if maybe it is the one you're asking about. Seems to me that there were a couple of movies like this in the 70's. Is this the one you're thinking of?
I'm not sure if I have two stories running around in my head, where one is the Rubenstein one and then in the other, the boy tries but isn't given the opportunity. The kids are separated but reunited, I believe, in an emotional Christmas scene at the end of the movie.
Let me know if you think All Together Now is it. If not, I'll refocus on the other idea in my head.
