Terrible Things My Mother Told Me
"Terrible Things My Mother Told Me" is a 1988 episode of the American television anthology series ABC Afterschool Special, directed and produced by Susan Rohrer.[1][2] It stars Beth Howland, Katherine Kamhi, and Ian Ziering.
"Terrible Things My Mother Told Me" | |
---|---|
ABC Afterschool Special episode | |
Episode no. | Season 16 Episode 5 |
Directed by | Susan Rohrer |
Story by |
|
Teleplay by | Christopher Whitesell |
Produced by | Susan Rohrer |
Original air date | January 20, 1988 |
Plot
Hard-working 16-year-old Julia does not realize that her mother Eleanor - who alternately harasses and ignores Julia, while doting on lazy younger daughter Katie - is being emotionally and verbally abusive. But when Julia gets the lead in a school play directed by popular Randy, she realizes she's every bit as worthy of Eleanor's support and encouragement as is her pampered sister.
Cast
- Beth Howland as Eleanor Flemming
- Katherine Kamhi as Julia Flemming
- Ian Ziering as Randy Forrester
- Ita DeMarco as Katie Flemming
- Stephen James as Mr. Bacharan
- Carol Goodheart as Mary Forrester
- Stephanie Winters as Beth Sotheby
Release
The film premiered on ABC as the fifth episode of the sixteenth season of the anthology television series ABC Afterschool Special on January 20, 1988.
References
- Brennan, Patricia (January 17, 1988). "BETH HOWLAND TAKING IT OUT ON THE KIDS". The Washington Post. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- O'Connor, John J. (January 19, 1988). "TV Review; 'Things My Mother Told Me'". The New York Times. Retrieved October 2, 2021.