Title: The Gathering
Network: ABC
Original Air Date: December 4th, 1977

Cast: Edward Asner..........Adam
      Maureen Stapleton.....Kate
      Rebecca Balding.......Julie
      Sarah Cunningham......Clara
      Bruce Davison.........George
      Veronica Hamel........Helen
      Gregory Harrison......Bud Jr.
      James Karen...........Bob Block
      Lawrence Pressman.....Tom
      John Randolph.........Dr. Hodges
      Gail Strickland.......Peggy
      Edward Winter.........Roger
      Stephanie Zimbalist...Toni 

The 1977 TV movie "The Gathering" directed by Randal Kleiser casts a long shadow. Not only has this movie endeared itself to many of the viewers that saw it when it was originally broadcast but it contains a stellar cast. It won an Emmy for Outstanding Special--Drama or Comedy as well being nominated for four others.

SYNOPSIS: Successful businessman Adam Thornton, played by Edward Asner, learns that he only has a short time left to live. He decides that he wants to make peace with his family and have one last reunion. He confides this information to his estranged wife Kate Thornton (Maureen Stapleton). But when his doctor says that it won't be good for him to travel, she suggests that he call his four adult children and invite them all for Christmas. He agrees only with the provision that they not be told of his illness and imminent death. The only problem is that most of his family are not exactly fond of him because he walked out on his wife and because of his stubborn nature. Of his four children, Adam is most nervous about seeing Bud Thornton (Gregory Harrison) whom he hasn't spoken to since having an argument regarding the Vietnam War and his moving to Canada, several years prior.

In addition to Asner, Stapleton and Harrison, this ensemble cast includes several other recognizable actors: Stephanie Zimbalist, Gail Strickland, Lawrence Pressman, Veronica Hamel and Bruce Davison among others.

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