Consisted of four episodes, telling the same events from each major character's point of view:
- Anytime You're Ready I'll Sparkle (Terry's story)
- No Skill or Special Knowledge Is Required (Father's story)
- Gladly, My Cross-Eyed Bear (Alan's story)
- The Innocent Must Suffer (Mother's story)
John Frankenheimer wanted to turn this mini-series into a feature film, but this plan never eventuated.