When shy school teacher Val and Harry, the son of an aged opera singer, get married, Val quickly discovers that Harry's mother, Barbara, is not very happy with their union. In fact, Barbara tries to separate the couple. But, when Barbara suffers a debilitating stroke, Val's compassion and empathy mend the rift between two women, giving Barbara the will to survive. But will Barbara learn to love her daughter-in-law?
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Cast
Farrah Fawcett
Val Petherton
Colleen Dewhurst
Barbara Petherton
Michael Nouri
Harry Petherton
Bridgette Andersen
Kate Petherton
Danny Corkill
Sandy Petherton
Steven Hill
Teddy Petherton
Terry O'Quinn
Dr. Wallace
Kenneth Danziger
Charles
Carmen Argenziano
Robert Walker
Jayne Atkinson
Lora Staley
Angelica Andersen
Young Kate
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