First You Cry
Brief Synopsis
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A dramatization of the true story of NBC news correspondent Betty Rollin and her experience with a mastectomy that shook her emotions, her marriage and her outlook on life. Fredric March's widow, Florence Eldridge, made a rare acting appearance as Rollin's mother in one of the only jobs she has ever
Cast & Crew
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George Schaefer
Director
Mary Tyler Moore
Betty Rollin
Anthony Perkins
Arthur Herzog
Richard Crenna
David Towers
Jennifer Warren
Erica Wells
Richard Dysart
Dr Brennerman
Film Details
Release Date
1978
Production Company
CBS Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
Synopsis
A dramatization of the true story of NBC news correspondent Betty Rollin and her experience with a mastectomy that shook her emotions, her marriage and her outlook on life. Fredric March's widow, Florence Eldridge, made a rare acting appearance as Rollin's mother in one of the only jobs she has ever taken without her husband. The film received four Emmy Award nominations: Outstanding Drama, Best Actress in a Special, Music Score and Editing.
Director
George Schaefer
Director
Cast
Mary Tyler Moore
Betty Rollin
Anthony Perkins
Arthur Herzog
Richard Crenna
David Towers
Jennifer Warren
Erica Wells
Richard Dysart
Dr Brennerman
Don Johnson
Daniel Easton
Florence Eldridge
Mrs Rollin
Patricia Barry
Anne
Antoinette Bower
Marsha
James A Watson
Cal Connors
Donald Bishop
Dr Sanford Elby
Robin Pearson Rose
Robin
William Lanteau
Notions Clerk
Vivi Janis
Martha
Carole Hemingway
Interviewer
Sari Price
Correspondent
Eda Reis Merin
Saleswoman
Leigh Hamilton
Party Guest
Vivi Janiss
Film Details
Release Date
1978
Production Company
CBS Entertainment
Technical Specs
Duration
2h
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Miscellaneous Notes
Aired in United States November 8, 1978
