Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night
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Mary Jane Harper Cried Last Night is a Golden Globe
nominated CBS
television film starring Susan Dey
as an abusive mother. The film, which aired in October 1977, was written and produced by Joanna Lee
(based on her novel of the same name) and featured a supporting cast including Rhea Perlman, Kevin McCarthy
and Natasha Ryan as Mary Jane Harper.
Golden Globe Award
The Golden Globe Award is an accolade bestowed by the 93 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association recognizing excellence in film and television, both domestic and foreign...
nominated CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
television film starring Susan Dey
Susan Dey
Susan Dey is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in film and television. Her more prominent parts came as elder daughter, Laurie Partridge, on the 1970s sitcom The Partridge Family, and as Grace Van Owen, a California assistant district attorney and judge on the dramatic series, L.A...
as an abusive mother. The film, which aired in October 1977, was written and produced by Joanna Lee
Joanna Lee (actor)
Joanna Lee was an American actress, writer and producer.-Early life:Lee was born in Newark, New Jersey; by the time she was 20, she was a divorced single mother with a son, Craig Lee.-Career:...
(based on her novel of the same name) and featured a supporting cast including Rhea Perlman, Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy
-Politicians:*Kevin McCarthy , United States Representative from California's 22nd congressional district*Kevin McCarthy , member of the Iowa House of Representatives...
and Natasha Ryan as Mary Jane Harper.
Cast
- Susan DeySusan DeySusan Dey is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in film and television. Her more prominent parts came as elder daughter, Laurie Partridge, on the 1970s sitcom The Partridge Family, and as Grace Van Owen, a California assistant district attorney and judge on the dramatic series, L.A...
... Rowena Harper - John VernonJohn VernonJohn Keith Vernon was a Canadian actor. He made a career in Hollywood after achieving initial television stardom in Canada.-Early life:...
... Dr. Orrin Helgerson - Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthy-Politicians:*Kevin McCarthy , United States Representative from California's 22nd congressional district*Kevin McCarthy , member of the Iowa House of Representatives...
... Tom Atherton - Rhea Perlman ... Judy
- Tricia O'NeilTricia O'NeilTricia O'Neil is an American actress.Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, O'Neil began her career as a model and cover girl before turning to acting. She first appeared in television commercials, then was cast many popular television series. She played Dr...
... Dr. Angela Buccieri - Bernie CaseyBernie CaseyBernard Terry "Bernie" Casey is a professional actor who initially had a career as an interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional football player. Casey was also a record-breaking track and field athlete for Bowling Green State University...
... Dave Williams - Priscilla PointerPriscilla PointerPriscilla Pointer is an American stage, film and television character actress. She began her career in the theater, including productions on Broadway. Later, Pointer moved to Hollywood to act in films and on television...
... Laura Atherton - Phillip R. Allen ... Mr. Bernards
- Natasha Ryan ... Mary Jane Harper
- Alma BeltranAlma BeltranAlma Beltran was a film actress. She appeared in 82 films between 1945 and 2002. She was born in Sonora, Mexico and died in Northridge, California.-External links:...
... Maria - Ray BuktenicaRay BuktenicaRay Buktenica is an American film and television character actor. He has played numerous roles, primarily on television since 1972. He is best known for playing the character Benny, the boyfriend and later fiance of Brenda on the hit-1970s sitcom Rhoda and Jerry Berkson, Patti Lupone's boss on...
... Dr. Mark Handelman - Ivan Bonar ... Judge F.F. Carlson
- James KarenJames KarenJames Karen is an American character actor of Broadway, film and television.-Life and career:Karen was born Jacob Karnofsky in Wilkes-Barre, in northeastern Pennsylvania, the son of Russian-born Jewish immigrants Mae and Joseph H. Karnofsky, a produce dealer. As a young man, Karen was encouraged...
... Dr. Sutterman - Charles Lucia ... Bill Harper
- Sandra Deel ... Mrs. Ramish
- Elizabeth Robinson ... Jeanne Williams
- Linda Gillen ... Joy
- Fritzi Burr ... Nancy West
- Frances Fong ... Ivy Chin
- Warren MunsonWarren MunsonWarren Munson is a film and television actor. He may be best known for his portrayal of Admiral Owen Paris in Star Trek: Voyager.-Filmography:* Las Vegas** episode The Lie Is Cast ... as Mr. Socal* Scrubs** episode My Screwup ... as Mr. Taylor...
... Mr. Ovest