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S4.E20
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  • Episode aired Apr 20, 1979
  • TV-PG
  • 49m
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Kristy McNichol in Family (1976)
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Buddy's crush on her swimming coach leads to problems with Zack. Kate considers contacting a former flame.Buddy's crush on her swimming coach leads to problems with Zack. Kate considers contacting a former flame.Buddy's crush on her swimming coach leads to problems with Zack. Kate considers contacting a former flame.

  • Director
    • Philip Leacock
  • Writers
    • Diana Gould
    • Jay Presson Allen
  • Stars
    • Sada Thompson
    • James Broderick
    • Gary Frank
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    8.3/10
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    • Director
      • Philip Leacock
    • Writers
      • Diana Gould
      • Jay Presson Allen
    • Stars
      • Sada Thompson
      • James Broderick
      • Gary Frank
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    Sada Thompson
    Sada Thompson
    • Kate Lawrence
    James Broderick
    James Broderick
    • Doug Lawrence
    Gary Frank
    Gary Frank
    • Willie Lawrence
    Kristy McNichol
    Kristy McNichol
    • Buddy Lawrence
    Quinn Cummings
    Quinn Cummings
    • Annie Cooper
    Marshall Colt
    Marshall Colt
    • Jason
    Pat Corley
    Pat Corley
    • Umpire
    Robin Dearden
    Robin Dearden
    • Peggy
    Louise Foley
    • Audrey Pfeiffer
    Leif Garrett
    Leif Garrett
    • Zack Russell
    Lynn Hallowell
    • Singing messenger
    Brent Spiner
    Brent Spiner
    • Fred
    • Director
      • Philip Leacock
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      • Diana Gould
      • Jay Presson Allen
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    This week, Buddy carries on the family tradition of falling madly in love with someone she barely knows when she is recruited for the swim team. She gives him the necklace her grandfather gave her, only weeks after tearing a strip off Annie for losing the ring that was also a gift from Grandpa. But she did kiss him on the cheek, which is pretty much third base for Buddy, being one of the few members of the family that doesn't give up the goods to everybody they meet. Meanwhile, Kate is feeling neglected and tries to bootycall her ex. Don't forget to check out an early appearance of Brent Spiner, aka Data from Star Trek TNG.

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    • Goofs
      When Jason and Buddy are first talking with Jason in the pool, he isn't wearing the necklace with the Greek coin that Buddy gave him. After Jason offers to return the gift, he is wearing it.
    • Connections
      References Network (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      Isn't it Romantic
      By Ella Fitzgerald

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 1979 (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Icarus Productions
      • Spelling-Goldberg Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 49m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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