This was a Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation. James Woods won the lead actor in a special or miniseries Emmy for this. James Garner's role is quite small, but key. This movie wisely spends most of its time with Bill W before the AA formation to give us a strong sense of the long hell that he lived before he found his answers. It is about him more than about AA. A very intelligent, well written, well acted, important story.
Review of My Name Is Bill W.
My Name Is Bill W.
(1989 TV Movie)
I channel surfed onto it and couldn't leave, plus add'l info
2 September 2002