The Smith Family The Blue Tie (Season 1, Episode 4)
TV Episode | Drama, Family

The Smith Family

The Blue Tie (Season 1, Episode 4)

TV Episode | Drama, Family

When someone begins an open season on the police force Betty worries more than usual. An unusual early morning phone call to Chad arouses Betty's instincts but she feels helpless to do anything.

Director

Herschel Daugherty

Writers

Edmund L. Hartmann (created by) (as Edmund Hartmann) | Sydney Boehm (written by) (as Sidney Boehm)

Producer

Edmund L. Hartmann (produced by) (as Edmund Hartmann)

Composer

Frank De Vol (music by) (as DeVol)

Cinematographer

Michael P. Joyce (as Michael Joyce)

Editor

Richard Van Enger Jr. (as Richard L. Van Enger Jr.)

Casting Director

Virginia Martindale (casting)

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Edit Released

Updated Feb 10, 1971

Release date

Feb 10, 1971 (United States)

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Cast	+ Add Cast
18 cast members

Name	Known for
Henry Fonda Chad Smith Chad Smith See fewer	12 Angry Men (1957)
Janet Blair Betty Smith Betty Smith See fewer	The Black Arrow (1948)
Darleen Carr Cindy Smith Cindy Smith See fewer	The Jungle Book (1967)
Ron Howard Bob Smith (as Ronny Howard) Bob Smith (as Ronny Howard) See fewer	Arrested Development (2003)
Michael-James Wixted Brian Smith Brian Smith See fewer	QB VII (1974)
John Carter Sgt. Ray Martin Sgt. Ray Martin See fewer	The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Bruce Gordon Ziggie Ziggie See fewer	Piranha (1978)
William Mims Arthur Ritter Arthur Ritter See fewer	The Day Mars Invaded Earth (1962)
Virginia Vincent Mrs. Ritter Mrs. Ritter See fewer	The Hills Have Eyes (1977)
Jan Arvan Mr. Womrath Mr. Womrath See fewer	The Poseidon Adventure (1972)
Vince Howard Sgt. Thomas Sgt. Thomas See fewer	Star Trek (1966)
Ann Morrison Francie Francie See fewer	The Brothers Karamazov (1958)
Mike Wagner Marcy Marcy See fewer	Every Which Way But Loose (1978)
John Dennis Pasmonick Pasmonick See fewer	Soylent Green (1973)
Robert Sutton Gus (as Raymond Sutton) Gus (as Raymond Sutton) See fewer	Sudden Impact (1983)
Butch Patrick Hank Hank See fewer	The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
David Brandon Detective Washburn Detective Washburn See fewer	State Fair (1962)
Johnny Silver Customer Customer See fewer	Guys and Dolls (1955)