The Way They Were - Production & Contact Info

The Way They Were (1981)
TV Special | 120 min

The Way They Were (1981)

TV Special | 120 min

A host of stars turn out to dedicate a new theater complex at their alma mater, Northwestern University. Candice Bergen, appearing on behalf of her late father Edgar Bergen, donates three of his Charlie McCarthy dolls to the school.

Writer

Marty Farrell

Composer

Larry Grossman

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Updated Jun 22, 1981

Release date

Jun 22, 1981 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy Award.

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21 cast members

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