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Family

Point of Departure (Season 1, Episode 6)

TV-PG

TV Episode |Drama, Family

During a string of burglaries that sweeps through the neighborhood and tests the family, Doug resents Willie's attitude towards life and work.

Director

John Erman

Writers

Jay Presson Allen (creator) |Gordon Glasco

Producers

Carol Evan McKeand |Nigel McKeand

Composer

John Rubinstein

Cinematographer

Archie R. Dalzell (as Arch R. Dalzell)

Editor

Michael McCroskey

Casting Director

Joel Thurm

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Status

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Updated Apr 13, 1976

Release date

Apr 13, 1976 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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15 cast members
Name Known for
Sada Thompson's primary photo Sada ThompsonKate Lawrence Kate Lawrence See fewer Family (1976)
James Broderick's primary photo James BroderickDoug Lawrence Doug Lawrence See fewer Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Elayne Heilveil's primary photo Elayne HeilveilNancy Lawrence Maitland (credit only) Nancy Lawrence Maitland (credit only) See fewer Birds of Prey (1973)
Gary Frank's primary photo Gary FrankWillie Lawrence Willie Lawrence See fewer Family (1976)
Kristy McNichol's primary photo Kristy McNicholBuddy Lawrence Buddy Lawrence See fewer The Pirate Movie (1982)
John Rubinstein's primary photo John RubinsteinJeff Maitland (credit only) Jeff Maitland (credit only) See fewer Family (1976)
Gary Barton's primary photo Gary Barton Terry Terry See fewer Coma (1978)
Philip Levien's primary photo Philip Levien Alan Alan See fewer Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Dennis Burkley's primary photo Dennis Burkley Roy Axelrod Roy Axelrod See fewer Hollywood Homicide (2003)
Dan Tobin's primary photo Dan TobinStan Mitchell Stan Mitchell See fewer Woman of the Year (1942)
Jane A. Johnston's primary photo Jane A. Johnston Mrs. Wallace Mrs. Wallace See fewer The Witches of Eastwick (1987)
Priscilla Morrill's primary photo Priscilla Morrill Elaine Hogan Elaine Hogan See fewer MacGyver (1985)
Henry Brown's primary photo Henry Brown Policeman Policeman See fewer Lethal Weapon (1987)
Ann Sweeny's primary photo Ann Sweeny Miss Beach Miss Beach See fewer The Incredible Melting Man (1977)
Vic Tayback's primary photo Vic Tayback Sgt. Pierce Sgt. Pierce See fewer Alice (1976)

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