The Terrible Secret (5 Mar. 1979)

Teenage girl is involved in a hit and run and the guilt starts to take a toll on her everyday life.

Director:

Larry Elikann

Writer:

George Malko

Stars:

Linda Grovenor, Michael Biehn, Tom Mason

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Linda Grovenor	...	Bobbie Marston
Michael Biehn	...	Seth
Tom Mason	...	Coach Polk
Dan Monahan	...	Ben
Kevin Scott Allen	...	Chuck
Peggy Rea	...	Mrs. Atwater
Laurence Haddon	...	Mr. Marston
Dawn Jeffory	...	Lola
Inga Swenson	...	Mrs. Marston
Newell Alexander	...	Newscaster
Al Stellone	...	Policeman
John J. Fox	...	Policeman
Bill Elliot	...	Sergeant
John Waldron	...	Boy
John Petlock	...	Dr. Sutherland

Storyline

One of the very best of the "Afterschool Special" series, effectively making the point that running away from responsibility is a risky business: it tends to jump up and bite you at the most inconvenient times. It all begins one stormy night: Bobbie, driving a florist's delivery van, is trying to read street signs in the downpour when she accidentally knocks down a young boy on a bike. She picks the injured boy up and takes him to the nearest hospital, then panic overcomes her and she flees. She tells no one about the accident (although family and friends sense that something's wrong), and after days of letting the 'terrible secret' eat at her she's on the verge of a breakdown. She finally confides in her boyfriend Seth, who turns out to be carrying a guilty secret of his own; with his support she confesses all to her family and the authorities, and goes to visit the young accident victim in the hospital.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Drama | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

5 March 1979 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daniel Wilson Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

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