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A Family Upside Down is a 1978 American made-for-television drama film starring Helen Hayes, Fred Astaire, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Pat Crowley and Patty Duke. Directed by David Lowell Rich from a teleplay written by Gerald Di Pego, it was originally broadcast on April 9, 1978 on NBC.
Original Release
04/08/1978
US Release
04/09/1978
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Helen Hayes | Emma Long |
| Fred Astaire | Ted Long |
| Efrem Zimbalist Jr. | Mike Long |
| Pat Crowley | Carol Long |
| Patty Duke | Wendy |
| Brad Rearden | Scott Long |
| Ford Rainey | Mr. Case |
| Kim Hamilton | Paula |
| Phillip R. Allen | Dr. Russo |
| Karl Held | Al |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Helen Hayes | Emma Long |
| Fred Astaire | Ted Long |
| Efrem Zimbalist Jr. | Mike Long |
| Pat Crowley | Carol Long |
| Patty Duke | Wendy |
| Brad Rearden | Scott Long |
| Ford Rainey | Mr. Case |
| Kim Hamilton | Paula |
| Phillip R. Allen | Dr. Russo |
| Karl Held | Al |
| Lanna Saunders | Mrs. Lovell |
| Belinda Palmer | Rhonda |
| Miiko Taka | Mrs. Taka |
| David Haskell | House Painter |
| R. Norwood Smith | Wes Allen |
| Charles Walker | Aide |
| Gary Swanson | Instructor |
| Gail Landry | Candy Striper |
| Matthew Tobin | Dr. Chisholm |
| Nolan Leary | Mr. Willy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ross Hunter | Producer |
| Jacque Mapes | Producer |
| Marvin Miller | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1979 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography in Entertainment Programming for a Special | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special | Won |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Drama Special | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama or Comedy Special | Nominated |
