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Title: The Morning After (TV Movie 1974)
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| Dick Van Dyke | ... | Charlie Lester | |
| Lynn Carlin | ... | Fran Lester | |
| Don Porter | ... | Rudy King | |
| Linda Lavin | ... | Toni | |
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Jewel Blanch | ... | Karen Lester |
| Sam Gilman | ... | Fisherman | |
| Joshua Bryant | ... | Dr. Emmett | |
| Richard Derr | ... | Dr. Tillman | |
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Robert Hover | ... | Frank Lester |
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Carolyn Ames | ... | Carol Lester |
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Doug Johnson | ... | Stewart |
| Dermott Downs | ... | Danny Lester | |
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Jim Raymond | ... | Mr. Doherty (as Jim B. Raymond) |
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Penny Kunard | ... | Mrs. Doherty |
| Sandy Ward | ... | Telly Curran | |
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A successful public relations man's refusal to admit his alcoholism jeopardizes his career, his family and his life.
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Sure, Charlie, you can handle alcohol. But what happened to your job? What happened to your wife and family? What happened to those hopes and dreams? How come you can't stop drinking, Charlie? Why don't you admit you're an alcoholic?Genres:
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13 February 1974 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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(uncredited)
Music by Ernest Ball
Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff
Sung by Dick Van Dyke, Lynn Carlin, Penny Kunard and Jim Raymond
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Because few knew about his real life struggles with alcohol, Dick asked producer David Wolper why he wanted him to star in a film with such dark subject matter. Wolper explained to Van Dyke that he fit the image of a "average, middle-aged, middle-class family man." See more »Quotes
Rudy King: [after Charlie has attended an important meeting while hung over] I'm not going to mince words, Charlie. We've known each other too long for that. You were a disgrace this morning; I can still smell the liquor on your breath. I don't know how many of those men knew you were hung over, but I certainly did.See more »
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When Irish Eyes Are Smiling(uncredited)
Music by Ernest Ball
Lyrics by Chauncey Olcott and George Graff
Sung by Dick Van Dyke, Lynn Carlin, Penny Kunard and Jim Raymond
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Even though I haven't seen this movie since it was first shown in 1974 I still recall much of it vividly. Dick Van Dyke gives the performance of his life as an alcoholic, self-hating man who just can't accept the help he needs to get better. For anyone who has seen it, the last scene is just chilling and unforgettable. One of the best tv movies ever made.