I Know My First Name Is Steven
“Based on a TRUE STORY of a kidnapped boy who returned 7 years later”
Series Overview
In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
90 min per episode
1989 – 1989
Premiered: Mon, May 22, 1989
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
Seven years after his abduction, 14-year-old Steven Stayner escapes from the clutches of Kenneth Parnell, along with Timmy - another kidnapped boy. The scene is set for Steven to testify against Parnell in court.
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I KNOW MY FIRST NAME IS STEVEN
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-02
Cast & Creators
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Corin Nemec
Steven Stayner
Cindy Pickett
Kay Stayner
John Ashton
Del Stayner
Arliss Howard
Kenneth Parnell
Luke Edwards
Steven Stayner (Age 7)
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Irving Murphy
Jacob Gelman
Timmy White
Ray Walston
Bob Augustine
Peter Michael Goetz
Pat Hallford
Gregg Henry
Officer Kean
Jim Haynie
Officer Scott
Barbara Tarbuck
School Counselor
Scott Curtis
Cary Stayner (Age 11)
Todd Eric Andrews
Cary Stayner (Age 18)
Stephanie Walski
Cindy Stayner (Age 9)
Hilary Morse
Cindy Stayner (Age 16)
Sumer Park
Jody Stayner (Age 5)
Shantell Stebbins
Jody Stayner (Age 12)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
W.H. Echols II, J.P. Miller
David Shire
Eric Van Haren Noman
David Ramirez, Peter V. White
Andrew Adelson, Kim C. Friese
Department Leadership Roster
Kim C. Friese
Producer
David Shire
Original Music Composer
Eric Van Haren Noman
Director of Photography
David Ramirez
Editor
Peter V. White
Editor
W. Stewart Campbell
Production Design
J.P. Miller
Writer
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What is I Know My First Name Is Steven about?
In 1973, 7-year-old Steven Stayner is kidnapped by pedophile Kenneth Parnell. Under the belief that Parnell has been given legal custody of him, and that his family has moved away, he stays with Parnell for seven years, enduring repetitive sexual abuse the entire time. Finally, in 1980, when Parnell kidnaps another young boy, Steven finds a way for them both to escape and return home.
How many seasons does I Know My First Name Is Steven have?
I Know My First Name Is Steven comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in I Know My First Name Is Steven?
Key cast members in I Know My First Name Is Steven include Corin Nemec, Cindy Pickett, John Ashton, Arliss Howard, Luke Edwards.
Who created or directed I Know My First Name Is Steven?
I Know My First Name Is Steven was developed and directed by Not specified.