The marriage of a wealthy, outwardly happy couple is threatened by the husband's alcoholism.The marriage of a wealthy, outwardly happy couple is threatened by the husband's alcoholism.The marriage of a wealthy, outwardly happy couple is threatened by the husband's alcoholism.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 1 nomination total
Mariclare Costello
- Pat Morris
- (as Mariclaire Costello)
Joseph Della Sorte
- Market Manager
- (as Joe Della Sorte)
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- TriviaThe theme selection, titled "My Sensitive, Passionate Man," which Melba Moore performed, is notable for having had David Janssen himself collaborate, on the writing of its lyrics, with Carol Connors, who in turn collaborated with Bill Conti to compose its music.
- SoundtracksMy Sensitive, Passionate Man
Music by Carol Connors & Bill Conti
Lyrics by David Janssen & Carol Connors
Sung by Melba Moore
Arranged by Jerry Peters for Buddah Records (BMI)
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I remember seeing the original broadcast of this made for TV movie at the age of about 25 in the late seventies and finding it well above average in every way one with an appetite for much beyond mindless nonsense might wish for in passing prime time, and since then have enjoyed reruns of A Sensitive Passionate Man at least once or twice and probably will again if the opportunity arises conveniently. My only problem with this story is its title, because most guys would probably feel uncomfortable reciting those words to describe a good show they experienced about a hardcore alcoholic and his otherwise reasonably successful family life. So my main suggestion would be to warn anyone against neglecting this fine film on that basis alone because you definitely will be missing something very special. David Janssen and Angie Dickenson both give very moving, unschmaltzy performances complemented by a capable cast of believable supporting players including the children victimized by this suburban American tragedy.
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