Taking Off

Unable to deal with her parents, Jeannie Tyne runs away from home. Larry and Lynn Tyne search for her, and in the process meet other people whose children ran away. With their children gone, the parents are now free to rediscover/enjoy life.

Cast

Lynn Carlin

as Lynn Tyne

Buck Henry

as Larry Tyne

Georgia Engel

as Margot

Tony Harvey

as Tony

Audra Lindley

as Ann Lockston

Paul Benedict

as Ben Lockston

Vincent Schiavelli

as Schiavelli

David Gittler

as Jamie

Ike Turner

as Self

Tina Turner

as Self

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