A Home Run for Love (11 Oct. 1978)

In 1947, a young white boy and an elderly black man enjoy a warm and wonderful friendship based on their mutual love of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson.

Director:

Robert Lieberman

Writers:

Barbara Cohen (novel), Arthur Heinemann (teleplay)

Stars:

Ronnie Scribner, Charles Lampkin, Anne Gee Byrd

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Ronnie Scribner	...	Sammy Greene
Charles Lampkin	...	Davy Henderson
Anne Gee Byrd	...	Esther Greene (as Ann Gee Byrd)
Felicity Huffman	...	Sara Greene (as Flicka Huffman)
Niva Ruschell	...	Henrietta Barnes
J. Jay Saunders	...	Elliott Barnes
Red Barber	...	Brooklyn Dodgers Announcer (voice)
Edie McClurg	...	Esther Greene
Robert Lussier
William Lanteau
Lew Saunders	...	Doctor
Lois Hall	...	Nurse
Anne Ramsey	...	Nurse
Mary Betten
William Lodge

Storyline

In 1947, a young white boy and an elderly black man enjoy a warm and wonderful friendship based on their mutual love of the Brooklyn Dodgers and Jackie Robinson.

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Plot Keywords:

brooklyn dodgers | interracial | after school special | based on novel

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 October 1978 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Martin Tahse Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min

Color:

Black and White

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