The Morning After

A successful public relations man's refusal to admit his alcoholism jeopardizes his career, his family and his life. ABC Movie of the Week.

Cast

Dick Van Dyke

as Charlie Lester

Lynn Carlin

as Fran Lester

Don Porter

as Rudy King

Linda Lavin

as Toni

Jewel Blanch

as Karen Lester

Sam Gilman

as Fisherman

Joshua Bryant

as Dr. Emmett

Richard Derr

as Dr. Tillman

Robert Hover

as Frank Lester

Carolyn Ames

as Carol Lester

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