The War Widow

The War Widow
Genre	Drama
Written by	Harvey Perr
Directed by	Paul Bogart
Starring	Pamela Bellwood; Frances Lee McCain; Tim Matheson; Maxine Stuart; Nan Martin
Music by	Mark Snow
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Barbra Schultz
Editor	Roy Stewart
Running time	85 minutes
Production company	KCET
Distributor	PBS
Release
Original network	PBS
Original release	October 28, 1976

The War Widow is a 1976 television film directed by Paul Bogart and starring Pamela Bellwood, Frances Lee McCain, Tim Matheson, Maxine Stuart, and Nan Martin. It was the first lesbian love story on mainstream American television.

It wasoOriginally broadcast by KCET, Los Angeles (a PBS affiliate) on their dramatic showcase series, Visions which showcased new writers. It was the second in the Visions series. Harvey Perr was a playwright.^[1]

Premise

The film is set during World War I. It is the story of Amy, a proper, but lonely housewife whose husband is away at war. She finds solace in a friendship with a more worldly female photographer, only to have her entire world turned upside down when the friendship becomes genuine love and she is forced to choose.

Reception

The New York Times called it "impressive drama".^[2]

References

^ 'War Widow' a Dark Gem Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]28 Oct 1976: e21.
^ TV: Fine Drama About Lesbians: 'The War Widow,' by Harvey Perr, Will Be on Public Television's 'Visions' Series Tonight By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. New York Times 28 Oct 1976: 65

External links

The War Widow at IMDb

[1] 'War Widow' a Dark Gem Los Angeles Times (1923-1995); Los Angeles, Calif. [Los Angeles, Calif]28 Oct 1976: e21.

[2] TV: Fine Drama About Lesbians: 'The War Widow,' by Harvey Perr, Will Be on Public Television's 'Visions' Series Tonight By JOHN J. O'CONNOR. New York Times 28 Oct 1976: 65

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