The Secret Life of T.K. Dearing (23 Apr. 1975)

12-year-old girl invites her grandfather to join her 'secret' club.

Director:

Harry Harris

Writers:

Jean Robinson (book), Bob Rodgers (screenplay)

Stars:

Jodie Foster, Eduard Franz, Leonard Stone

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Jodie Foster	...	T.K. Dearing
Eduard Franz	...	Grandfather Kinderman
Leonard Stone	...	Walter Dearing
Zoe Karant	...	Ruth Dearing
Brian Wood	...	Potato Tom
Brian Part	...	Dugger
Michael Link	...	Alvin
Robin Stone	...	Alice
Tierre Turner	...	Jerry (as Tierre R. Turner)
Barbara Morrison	...	Mrs. Whitfield
Norman R. Andrews	...	Crane
Ted Jordan	...	Sheriff

Storyline

This Afterschool Special is given a huge boost by the warm, understanding performances of Jodie Foster (as T.K.) and veteran character actor Eduard Franz as her mischievous grandfather. T.K. lives the life of an average, likeable teen; she and her friends hang out in their private clubhouse - then T.K.'s Grandfather comes to stay. At first T.K. doesn't quite know what to make of her Grand-dad, but as his fun-loving personality gradually wins her over they become genuine pals; he's even allowed to join the clubhouse group (after bribing his way in with a pizza). Later, T.K. has to make another emotional adjustment when Grandpa's health takes a turn for the worse.

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Plot Keywords:

secret club | grandfather granddaughter relationship | after school special | acronym in title | character name in title

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 April 1975 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Topanga Canyon, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daniel Wilson Productions Inc., Time Life Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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