Homefront By Word or Act (Season 2, Episode 16)
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, History, Romance

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By Word or Act (Season 2, Episode 16)

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, History, Romance

The town of River Run is rocked when allegations surface that Al is a member of the Communist party and he refuses to deny it when pressed; Everyone with ties to Al is questioned.

Director

Sharron Miller

Writers

Lynn Marie Latham (created by) | Bernard Lechowick (created by) (written by)

Producer

Christopher Chulack

Cinematographer

Henry M. Lebo

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 6, 1993

Release date

Apr 6, 1993 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 wins & 19 nominations

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26 cast members

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