Advice to the Lovelorn (1981)
A failed pilot for a series centering on Maggie Dale, an advice columnist. This was somewhat in the tradition of shows like Fantasy Island. When she receives a letter, the writer's situation is played out for us, then she writes her advice and the writer reads her response and does his/her best to act upon it.
Director: Harry Falk
Genre: Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: November 30, 1981
Cast
- Cloris Leachman - Maggie Dale
- Kelly Bishop - Rita Borden
- Walter Brooke - Walter Sheehan
- Melissa Sue Anderson - Maureen Tyler
- Desi Arnaz Jr. - Steve Vernon
- Lance Kerwin - Larry Ames
- Donna Pescow - Janice Vernon
- Rick Lenz - Prof. Jonas Miller
- Tina Louise - Diane Marsh
- Paul Burke - Nicholas Fraser
Screenplay
Music: James Di Pasquale
Cinematography: Michel Hugo
Editing: Robert L. Kimble, Vern Shaw
Production: Universal Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
advice columnist
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Advice to the Lovelorn about?
- A failed pilot for a series centering on Maggie Dale, an advice columnist. This was somewhat in the tradition of shows like Fantasy Island. When she receives a letter, the writer's situation is played out for us, then she writes her advice and the writer reads her response and does his/her best to act upon it.
- Who directed Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn was directed by Harry Falk.
- Who stars in Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn stars Cloris Leachman, Kelly Bishop, Walter Brooke, Melissa Sue Anderson, Desi Arnaz Jr., Lance Kerwin.
- How long is Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Advice to the Lovelorn?
- Advice to the Lovelorn is a Comedy, Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Advice to the Lovelorn produced?
- Advice to the Lovelorn was produced in United States of America.