My Name Is Bill W. (1989)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 40min
- Drama
- 30 Apr 1989 (USA)
- TV Movie
The story of Bill Wilson and the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Awards:
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 9 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| James Woods | ... |
Bill Wilson
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| JoBeth Williams | ... |
Lois 'Lo' Wilson
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| James Garner | ... |
Dr. Bob
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| Gary Sinise | ... |
Ebby
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| George Coe | ... |
Frank Shaw
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| Robert Harper | ... |
Dr. Jeremy Partlin
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Ray Reinhardt | ... |
Dr. Silkworth
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| Fritz Weaver | ... |
Dr. Burnham
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Rick Warner | ... |
Bill D.
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| Joe Inscoe | ... |
Fred
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Susan Duchow | ... |
Adele
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| Rich Valliere | ... |
Charley
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Mark Joy | ... |
Guy Kolb
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William Aylward | ... |
Controller
(as Bill Aylward)
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Richard Travis | ... |
Stockquoter
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Mike McBlair | ... |
Mayflower Clerk
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Wally Doyle | ... |
Mayflower Bartender
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Norman Aronovic | ... |
Hospital Attendant
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| Bruce Ed Morrow | ... |
Chief Engineer
(as Bruce Morrow)
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Catherine Shaffner | ... |
Head Nurse
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Celia Clark | ... |
Nurse
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| Greg Baber | ... |
Soldier #1
(as Greg Babers)
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Walter Borchert | ... |
Soldier #2
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Daniel K. Moore | ... |
Soldier #3
(as Daniel Moore)
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Jim Scopelitis | ... |
Pete
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Jack Garner | ... |
Zack
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William Borchert | ... |
Wade
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Norman Max Maxwell | ... |
Casey
(as Max Maxwell)
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Rick Marshall | ... |
Artie
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Belle Doughty | ... |
Ellen
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Bev Appleton | ... |
Hank
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David Frisinger | ... |
Shorty
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Bill Sullivan | ... |
Michael
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Meredith Strange-Boston | ... |
Dorothy Strong
(as Meredith Strange Boston)
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John Badila | ... |
Leonard Strong
(as John Bedila)
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Margo Tully | ... |
Henrietta Seiberling
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| Helen Carey | ... |
Anne Smith
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Joseph P. McCartney | ... |
Customer
(as Joseph McCartney)
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Chris Bass-Randolph | ... |
Norene
(as Chris Bass Randolph)
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| Gail Summer | ... |
Lottie
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Kweli Leapart | ... |
Lizzie
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Dalton Gray | ... |
Stockbroker (uncredited)
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Anthony Harbour | ... |
Man in Train Station (uncredited)
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Steven Mehler | ... |
Man Walking From (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Daniel Petrie | ||
Written by
| William Borchert | ... | (written by) (as William G. Borchert) |
Produced by
| Peter K. Duchow | ... | executive producer |
| James Garner | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Petrie | ... | producer |
| Paul Rubell | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Laurence Rosenthal | ||
Cinematography by
| Neil Roach | ||
Editing by
| Paul Rubell | ||
| John Wright | ||
Editorial Department
| Sally Dixon | ... | negative cutter |
| Dan Muscarella | ... | color timer |
Production Design by
| Fred Harpman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Richard Spero | ||
Costume Design by
| April Ferry | ||
Production Management
| Dick Gallegly | ... | executive in charge of production / unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Donald Hauer | ... | first assistant director (as Don Hauer) |
| Sandra M. Middleton | ... | second assistant director |
| Patricia Dyer Walden | ... | second second assistant director (as Patricia Ann Dyer) |
Art Department
| Richard Blankenship | ... | construction coordinator |
| Terry Clark | ... | set dresser |
| Jennifer DeBell | ... | scenic artist |
| Ted Haigh | ... | signwriter |
| Sosie Hublitz | ... | set dresser |
| Frank Irving | ... | property master |
| Channing Mentzer | ... | construction foreman (as Thomas C. Mentzer) |
Sound Department
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist |
| Doug Botnick | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Norval D. Crutcher III | ... | sound effects editor |
| Norval D. Crutcher | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Tom Gunn | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Walter Hoylman | ... | sound mixer |
| Jeffrey Perkins | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John T. Reitz | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Glenn Young | ... | sound utility |
Special Effects by
| Dwight Benjamin-Creel | ... | special effects coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Robert Driskell | ... | gaffer |
| Charles A. Harris | ... | electrician |
| Robert C. Horne | ... | camera operator (as Robert Horne) |
| Tony Poston | ... | key grip |
| David P. Shannon | ... | electrician |
| Jean Whiteside | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lois DeArmond | ... | costume illustrator |
| William Smith | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Charles Thomas Baxter | ... | location manager |
| Andy Edmunds | ... | location assistant |
| John Marston | ... | location projectionist (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Bunny Andrews | ... | music editor (as Bunny K. Andrews) |
| Steven Bramson | ... | orchestrator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan Evans | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Gwendolyn Glenn | ... | choreographer |
| Anthony Harbour | ... | paramedic |
| Martha Yates | ... | production coordinator |
| Carter Alsop | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1989) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Warner Home Video (1997) (United States) (VHS)
- Excalibur Benelux (1990) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Lorimar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- RKA Home Video (1990) (Netherlands) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This film reconstructs the true story of stockbroker William Griffith Wilson, a World War I veteran whose small drinking problem becomes a serious addiction after he loses his fortune in the stock market collapse of 1929. Wilson's career and his domestic life are in tatters when he meets Dr. Robert Holbrook Smith also struggling with a drinking problem. The two form a support group that becomes the basis for the organization Alcoholics Anonymous. Written by Jwelch5742 |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This was a Hallmark Hall of Fame production. When it aired on ABC on April 30, 1989, Bill's widow Lois B. Wilson had just died only a few months before. Lois W., co-founder of the Al-Anon Family Groups (for families and friends of problem drinkers), died on October 5, 1988 at age 97. See more » |
| Goofs | 1935 Mayflower Hotel scene has Gershwin's "Love is Here to Stay" playing in background while this song was released in 1938. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951). See more » |
| Quotes |
Bill Wilson:
It's like any journey, Fred. It begins with the first step. See more » |