Drop-Out Father
“When they don't understand you at home or at work, stress strikes!”
Synopsis
Successful advertising executive decides to get out of the rat race but the family rebels at the new lifestyle he outlines. He and his youngest daughter leave the suburbs for a Manhattan loft apartment while the rest of the brood -- wife and three kids -- re-evaluate the situation. For his engaging score, Peter Matz won an Emmy Award nomination.
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1980s Drop-Out Father Commercial
Type: Teaser • Published 2009-11-06
Top Cast
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Dick Van Dyke
Ed McCall
Mariette Hartley
Katherine McCall
George Coe
Kannon Rush
William Daniels
Draper Wright
Monte Markham
Tony Malgrado
Arthur Rosenberg
Marty Zimmerman
George Wyner
Dr. Irving Lefkowitz
Claudia Lonow
Peggy McCall
Charles Bloom
David McCall
Michael Cummings
Bud McCall
Rhea Perlman
Tawney Shapiro
Jeff Altman
Harry
Bill Erwin
Grandpa
Terri Berland
Stewardess
Marianne McAndrew
Diane
Ernie Lively
Conductor
Susan Ruttan
Woman Prude
Shannon Tweed
Beautiful Woman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Taylor
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Shanks
- Original Title
- Drop-Out Father
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Taylor
Bob Shanks
Ann Zane Shanks, Bob Shanks
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Zane Shanks
Producer
Bob Shanks
Writer
Don Taylor
Director
Bob Shanks
Producer
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What is Drop-Out Father about?
Successful advertising executive decides to get out of the rat race but the family rebels at the new lifestyle he outlines. He and his youngest daughter leave the suburbs for a Manhattan loft apartment while the rest of the brood -- wife and three kids -- re-evaluate the situation. For his engaging score, Peter Matz won an Emmy Award nomination.
Who directed Drop-Out Father?
Drop-Out Father was directed by Don Taylor.
Who stars in Drop-Out Father?
The principal cast of Drop-Out Father includes Dick Van Dyke, Mariette Hartley, George Coe, William Daniels, Monte Markham.
When was Drop-Out Father released and how long is it?
Drop-Out Father was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.