Seasons of the Heart (1994 film)

Seasons of the Heart
GenreDrama
Written byRobbyn Burger
Directed byLee Grant
StarringCarol Burnett
George Segal
Eric Lloyd
Malcolm McDowell
Music byMarvin Hamlisch
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerRobert Halmi Jr.
ProducerJoseph Feury
CinematographyDouglas Milsome
EditorDavid Ray
Running time92 minutes
Production companiesRHI Entertainment
Joseph Feury Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseMay 24, 1994 (1994-05-24)

Seasons of the Heart is a 1994 American made-for-television drama film directed by actress and filmmaker Lee Grant, starring Carol Burnett and George Segal, alongside Eric Lloyd and Malcolm McDowell in supporting roles. Marvin Hamlisch composed the film's score. It was first broadcast on NBC on May 24, 1994.

Plot

Vivian, a newly married book publisher, has her life turned upside down when she and her husband Ezra are unexpectedly tasked with raising her young grandson.

Cast

Reception

Variety praised the film for its "stellar performances" and claimed that it was "better than most of the movies of its genre."[1] Its initial broadcast received 17.2 million viewers and was the 21st highest viewed broadcast of its week in the Nielsen ratings.[2] Eric Lloyd was nominated for a Young Artist Award for his performance.

References

  1. ^ O'Connell, Patricia (May 16, 1994). "Seasons of the Heart". Variety. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  2. ^ "'SEASONS OF THE HEART' (1994): GOOD PERFORMANCES LIFT FILM ABOUT AWFUL PEOPLE". DrunkTV. Retrieved 27 December 2019.