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A successful female executive makes a comical transition from big business to becoming a housewife and mom.

In the wedding scene in the beginning of the movie, during the exchanging of the vows, a reference is made to Alan Alda, who had costarred on "M*A*S"H" with Wayne Rogers, the star of this movie.

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    • Author: Gavigamand
    A bit ahead of its time with a plea for simplifying life, this telefilm covers what could have been a serious topic with a comedic tone. None of the drama ever gets truly serious; you know everything will end happily. The problem was not that Harper's character was wrong to be a working mother. In fact, at one point, her daughter chastises her for having given up her career--she feels betrayed. But all manage to achieve moral equilibrium by the end of the film. The performances are fine, if never particularly deep; the same can be said for the film itself.
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    • Author: Eigonn
    This started out confusing, and radidly turned into totally stupid. The premise was interesting, but the script went downhill fast. No one in their right mind would have handled this situation this way. Don't waste your time.
  • Cast overview, first billed only:
    Valerie Harper Valerie Harper - Nora Cromwell
    Wayne Rogers Wayne Rogers - Jack Cromwell
    Carol Kane Carol Kane - Maxine
    Danny Gerard Danny Gerard - Sam Cromwell
    Jayne Eastwood Jayne Eastwood - Blanche (as Jane Eastwood)
    Alyson Court Alyson Court - Caroline Cromwell
    Kim Hunter Kim Hunter - Leona
    Bruce Gray Bruce Gray
    Tim Henry Tim Henry
    Meg Hogarth Meg Hogarth
    Diane Stapley Diane Stapley
    Mairlyn Smith Mairlyn Smith
    Allen Stewart-Coates Allen Stewart-Coates
    Clare Barclay Clare Barclay
    Wally Bondarenko Wally Bondarenko
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