My First Love (TV 1988)

A widow goes to her high school reunion and begins a relationship with an old boyfriend, now a successful doctor who has a much younger girlfriend.

Director:

Gilbert Cates

Writer:

Ed Kaplan

Stars:

Bea Arthur, Richard Kiley, Joan Van Ark

Cast

Credited cast:
Bea Arthur	...	Jean Miller
Richard Kiley	...	Sam Morrissey
Joan Van Ark	...	Claire Thomas
Barbara Barrie	...	Ruth Waxman
Anne Francis	...	Terry
Brett Stimely	...	John
Richard Herd	...	Chet Townsend
Kate Charleson	...	Barbara
Edith Fields	...	Marion
Julia Meade	...	Chris Townsend
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Barbara C. Adside	...	Marie Mitchell (as Barbara Adside)
Lewis Arquette	...	Mark Grossman
Janet Brandt	...	Mrs. Salsky
Freddie Dawson	...	Inspector
Tom Fridley	...	Ray McDonald

Storyline

A widow goes to her high school reunion and begins a relationship with an old boyfriend, now a successful doctor who has a much younger girlfriend.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 December 1988 (USA)

Also Known As:

Second Chance

Company Credits

Production Co:

Avnet/Kerner Company, The

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min 120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Obvious stunt double for Richard Kiley in the scene where he falls into the water at Central Park. The hair on the stunt doubles wig is fuller and whiter in the back than Mr Kiley's real hair.

User Reviews

Mature love story for mature viewers

A feelgood Valentine for the over-40 (50?) set, this romantic tale offers nothing that hasn't been done before, but is offered here with such a deft touch and with such command of nuance that it will win your heart - provided that you are in the proper age bracket. The emotions ring true, even if some of the plot is a bit contrived. Bea Arthur masterfully conveys the needs, fears, uncertainties and tentativeness of a widow just marking time until she decides that the best part of her life does not necessarily belong to the past. The overt sentimentality that might spoil such a story is carefully avoided here. A strong supporting cast contributes notably.