Advice to the Lovelorn
Synopsis
A failed pilot for a series centering on Maggie Dale, an advice columnist. This was somewhat in the tradition of shows like Fantasy Island. When she receives a letter, the writer's situation is played out for us, then she writes her advice and the writer reads her response and does his/her best to act upon it.
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1981 NBC promo Advice to the Lovelorn
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-03
Top Cast
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Cloris Leachman
Maggie Dale
Kelly Bishop
Rita Borden
Walter Brooke
Walter Sheehan
Melissa Sue Anderson
Maureen Tyler
Desi Arnaz Jr.
Steve Vernon
Lance Kerwin
Larry Ames
Donna Pescow
Janice Vernon
Rick Lenz
Prof. Jonas Miller
Tina Louise
Diane Marsh
Paul Burke
Nicholas Fraser
Danny Dayton
Drape Man
Peter De Anda
Tim Sharp
Dave Agress
Delivery Man
Ann Doran
Ada Wells
Joe Michael Terry
Eliot Turner
Jean Byron
Mrs. Crowley
Rico Cattani
Vittorio Mazzini
Bill Dodenhoff
Bobby
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Falk
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard Berk
- Original Score
- James Di Pasquale
- Original Title
- Advice to the Lovelorn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Universal Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Falk
Howard Berk
James Di Pasquale
Michel Hugo
Robert L. Kimble, Vern Shaw
Jon Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Berk
Writer
Harry Falk
Director
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Robert L. Kimble
Editor
Vern Shaw
Editor
Jon Epstein
Producer
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What is Advice to the Lovelorn about?
A failed pilot for a series centering on Maggie Dale, an advice columnist. This was somewhat in the tradition of shows like Fantasy Island. When she receives a letter, the writer's situation is played out for us, then she writes her advice and the writer reads her response and does his/her best to act upon it.
Who directed Advice to the Lovelorn?
Advice to the Lovelorn was directed by Harry Falk.
Who stars in Advice to the Lovelorn?
The principal cast of Advice to the Lovelorn includes Cloris Leachman, Kelly Bishop, Walter Brooke, Melissa Sue Anderson, Desi Arnaz Jr..
When was Advice to the Lovelorn released and how long is it?
Advice to the Lovelorn was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Advice to the Lovelorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Advice to the Lovelorn was composed by James Di Pasquale.