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Harper Valley P.T.A.: Harper Valley Christmas (1981)
A Charming Modern Day version of Dickens " A Christmas Carol "
Directed by William Asher of "Bewitched" and "I Love Lucy" fame, this episode of Harper Valley offers a charming, modern day twist on Charles Dickens, "A Christmas Carol". When Flora Simpson Reilly, the Scrooge like CEO of the towns main source of employment, (Reilly Enterprises) refuses to sign their annual Holiday bonus checks, Stella (Barbara Eden) and her daughter Dee fear that they will have to return all their gifts and cancel Christmas. But, while recovering from a bump on the head, Flora is visited by three ghosts who show how her sorry and empty life will end if she does not change her selfish ways.
Multi talented Bill Asher brings his own special brand of magic to the series, just like all of those wonderful Bewitched Christmas episodes that he directed in the 1960's and 1970's. A must see for adults and children of all ages, and Barbara Eden is deliciously wicked as the three different ghosts who visit the greedy Flora.
Second Sight: A Love Story (1984)
Elizabeth Montgomery Shines in Demanding Role !
Elizabeth Montgomery gives a touching performance as Alexandra McKay, a woman who has been blind for nearly 20 years. Alex is a stubbornly independent woman who allows few people into her very private and sheltered world. Despite her handicap, she tries to live as normally as possible, working at a city art museum where she teaches other blind youngsters about the beauty of sculpture. Arriving home late one evening, Alex's world is shattered when she is assaulted by a burglar and finds it necessary to recuperate with her brother Mitchell and his concerned family. Mitchell urges Alex to have a risky eye operation which she is afraid of, but does agree to attend a special school working with a trained guide dog named Emma. Emma helps restore faith and trust into Alex's life and makes it possible for her to love again when she meets a compassionate art dealer named Richard Chapman (Barry Newman). Elizabeth Montgomery shines in a very demanding role and clearly did her homework, learning all of the nuances and daily struggles of a blind person which add many layers of depth and conviction to her splendid performance ! Emma, the golden Labrador retriever who acts opposite Miss Montgomery is a real scene stealer, and will have you reaching for a box of Kleenex during several key scenes. Supporting cast is also top notch under the skillful direction of John Korty.