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The War Widow

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Wikipedia article




'The War Widow' is a 1976 television film directed by Paul Bogart and starring Pamela Bellwood, Frances Lee McCain, Tim Matheson, Maxine Stuart, and Nan Martin. It was the first lesbian love story on mainstream American television.

It was originally broadcast by KCET, Los Angeles (a PBS affiliate) on their dramatic showcase series, 'Visions' which showcased new writers. It was the second in the Visions series. Harvey Perr was a playwright.'War Widow' a Dark Gem

Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]28 Oct 1976: e21.


Premise



The film is set during World War I. Amy is a proper but lonely housewife whose husband is away at war. She finds solace in a friendship with a more worldly female photographer, only to have her life turned upside down when the friendship becomes genuine love and she is forced to choose.

Reception



The 'New York Times' called it "impressive drama".TV: Fine Drama About Lesbians: 'The War Widow,' by Harvey Perr, Will Be on Public Television's 'Visions' Series Tonight

By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. New York Times 28 Oct 1976: 65


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