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  • Kids Like These (1987)
  • TV Movie | 93 min | Drama
Kids Like These (1987)
TV Movie | 93 min | Drama

Bob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow...See moreBob and Joanna, both over 40 years old, have a baby with the Down syndrome. Their doctor advises them to give the child away, not to "waste their time" with a kid with a mental deficiency. But the parents decide to keep their son, to allow him a life with dignity and to support him as best as possible. And their devotion bears fruit... Written by Tom Zoerner See less
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Writers
Emily Perl Kingsley (story) (teleplay) | Allan Sloane (teleplay)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Peter V. White (as Peter White)
Casting Directors
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Updated Nov 8, 1987

Release date
Nov 8, 1987 (United States)

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31 cast members
Name Known for
Tyne Daly
Joanna Goodman Joanna Goodman   See fewer
Richard Crenna
Bob Goodman Bob Goodman   See fewer
Martin Balsam
Grandpa Grandpa   See fewer
David Kaufman
Richie Richie   See fewer
Margaret Giannini
The Doctor (as Dr. Margaret Giannini) The Doctor (as Dr. Margaret Giannini)   See fewer
Warde Q. Butler
Dr. Gastner (as Warde Butler) Dr. Gastner (as Warde Butler)   See fewer
Paul Cavonis
Mr. La Polla Mr. La Polla   See fewer
Ja'net DuBois
Mrs. Page (as Ja'net Dubois) Mrs. Page (as Ja'net Dubois)   See fewer
Mary Helen Sarantopoulus
Alex (infant) Alex (infant)   See fewer
Franklin Newton Carroll Jr.
Alex (1 year) Alex (1 year)   See fewer
Joey McFarland
Alex (4 Years) Alex (4 Years)   See fewer
Joshua O'Neill
Alex (5 1 / 2 years) Alex (5 1 / 2 years)   See fewer
Ted Polito
Alex (8 1 / 2-9 years) (as Teddy Polito) Alex (8 1 / 2-9 years) (as Teddy Polito)   See fewer
Caroll Spinney
Big Bird (voice) Big Bird (voice)   See fewer
Zachary M. Allen
David (3 1 / 2 & 5 years) David (3 1 / 2 & 5 years)   See fewer
Brian Personette
David (8 years) David (8 years)   See fewer
Joey Chavez
Mr. Salazar Mr. Salazar   See fewer
Geoff McKnight
Group Leader Group Leader   See fewer
Georgia Allen
Nurse #2 Nurse #2   See fewer
Charlene Gowen
Parent #1 Parent #1   See fewer
Holly Wilkinson
Mrs. Hardwick Mrs. Hardwick   See fewer
Donna Biscoe
Parent #2 Parent #2   See fewer
Michele Orr
Parent #3 Parent #3   See fewer
Tony Higgins
Soccer Coach Soccer Coach   See fewer
Finn Smith
Soccer Kid Soccer Kid   See fewer
Sonya Maddox
Grad Student Grad Student   See fewer
Mary Key Simpson
Teacher Teacher   See fewer
John Burton Jr.
Socialite (uncredited) Socialite (uncredited)   See fewer
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