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Who Will Love My Children? is a 1983 American made-for-television biographical film based on the life of Lucile Fray. Lucile Fray was diagnosed with cancer in 1952 and wanted to find suitable homes for her ten children, since she felt her husband could not properly care for them. Prior to her death, she succeeded. The film was directed by John Erman, written by Michael Bortman, and starred Ann-Margret in her first television film. It was originally broadcast on American Broadcasting Company.
Original Release
02/14/1983
US Release
02/14/1983
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ann-Margret | Lucile Fray |
| Frederic Forrest | Ivan Fray |
| Cathryn Damon | Hazel Anderson |
| Donald Moffat | Dick Thomas |
| Lonny Chapman | Milton Hammond |
| Patricia Smith | Cleta Thomas |
| Jess Osuna | Dr. Willis |
| Christopher Allport | Kenneth Handy |
| Patrick Brennan | Carl Fray |
| Soleil Moon Frye | Linda Fray |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Ann-Margret | Lucile Fray |
| Frederic Forrest | Ivan Fray |
| Cathryn Damon | Hazel Anderson |
| Donald Moffat | Dick Thomas |
| Lonny Chapman | Milton Hammond |
| Patricia Smith | Cleta Thomas |
| Jess Osuna | Dr. Willis |
| Christopher Allport | Kenneth Handy |
| Patrick Brennan | Carl Fray |
| Soleil Moon Frye | Linda Fray |
| Tracey Gold | Pauline Fray |
| Joel Graves | Warren Fray |
| Rachel Jacobs | Joyce Fray |
| Robby Kiger | Frank Fray |
| Cady McClain | Virginia Fray |
| Hallie Todd | Joann Fray |
| Cory 'Bumper' Yothers | Ivan Fray Jr. |
| Cheryl Anderson | Joyce Wehmeyer |
| Stephen Keep Mills | Larry Wehmeyer |
| Jack Rader | Alfred Johnson |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Paula Levenback | Producer |
| Wendy Riche | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1984 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Won |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Makeup | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Music Composition for a Limited Series or a Special (Dramatic Underscore) | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Directing in a Limited Series or a Special | Won |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Drama Special | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Film Editing for a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
| 1983 | Emmy | Outstanding Film Sound Editing for a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
