 Bye Bye Birdie 1995  TV, 135 min.
Genre: Musical
Director: Gene Saks
Cast: Marc Kudisch, Jason Alexander, Vanessa Williams, Chynna Phillips, George Wendt, Tyne Daly, Jason Gaffney, Karen Elizabeth Austin, Jay Brazeau, Gary Chalk
This remake of the 1963 film is closer to the Broadway play but just doesn't match up with Dick Van Dyke's version. Nonetheless, it is still entertaining.
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Nobody's Child 1986  TV, 100 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Lee Grant
Cast: Marlo Thomas, Ray Baker, Caroline Kava, Kathy Baker, Anna Maria Horsford, Madeleine Sherwood, Jackson Davies, Michael Higgins, Blanche Baker, Garwin Sanford, Karen Elizabeth Austin
After surviving more than 20 years in mental institutions, 36-year-old Marie Balter (Marlo Thomas) comes under the care of the dedicated Dr. Blackwell (Caroline Kava). Blackwell's method of treating extreme depression and panic disorder works, and, as a result, Marie is able to live a normal life–including romance, college, and a bright future. This made-for-TV offering is based on a true story. Marlo Thomas won an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress.
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| 1. Bye Bye Birdie (1995)
2. Nobody's Child (1986)
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