I saw this when it first aired as a Movie of the Week on ABC in 1976. I already knew John Travolta as Vinnie Barbarino from Welcome Back Kotter but little did I know he was about to star in two of my all time favorite films. Nor did I know anything about his strange and tragic on-set romance with Diana Hyland (who played his mother in the film). I just remember enjoying the movie.
As I did this week.
The movie itself is pretty good, especially if you judge it on a made-for-TV scale. The cast is superb, including Mike Brady (Robert Reed) as the ever-caring father (he knew his strength) and Glynnis O'Connor who I also just saw in Ode to Billy Joe. And the story line is emotional if a little forced at times.
As I did this week.
The movie itself is pretty good, especially if you judge it on a made-for-TV scale. The cast is superb, including Mike Brady (Robert Reed) as the ever-caring father (he knew his strength) and Glynnis O'Connor who I also just saw in Ode to Billy Joe. And the story line is emotional if a little forced at times.