Family A Child Is Given (Season 3, Episode 11)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Drama, Family

Family

A Child Is Given (Season 3, Episode 11)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Drama, Family

The Lawrences need a Christmas miracle when Timmy develops a life-threatening illness, and Willie is unable to cope with the threat of another loss after Lizzy's death.

Director

Richard Kinon

Writers

Robert Hamilton | Jay Presson Allen (creator)

Producer

Nigel McKeand

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 13, 1977

Release date

Dec 13, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Sada Thompson Kate Lawrence Kate Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
James Broderick Doug Lawrence Doug Lawrence See fewer	Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Gary Frank Willie Lawrence Willie Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
Kristy McNichol Buddy Lawrence Buddy Lawrence See fewer	The Pirate Movie (1982)
Meredith Baxter Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) See fewer	All the President's Men (1976)
James Karen Dr. Addison Dr. Addison See fewer	The Return of the Living Dead (1985)
John Rubinstein Jeff Maitland Jeff Maitland See fewer	Family (1976)
Michael Schackelford Timmy Maitland Timmy Maitland See fewer	Family (1976)