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ABC Movie of the Week/The People

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The People
Airdate January 22, 1972
Written by James M. Miller
Directed by John Korty
Network ABC
Style 90-minute sci-fi drama
Company ABC
American Zoetrope
Fries Entertainment
Metromedia Productions


Origin USA



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The People (1972) is a TV movie about a teacher who moves to a farming town which turns out to be populated by aliens. It was intended to be a pilot for a series, but was unsold and instead aired as part of the ABC Movie of the Week.

Cast: Kim Darby (Melodye Amerson), William Shatner (Dr. Curtis), Diane Varsi (Valancy Carmody), Dan O'Herlihy (Sol Diemus), Laurie Walters (Karen Diemus), Johanna Baer (Bethie), Chris Valentine (Clement Francher), Stephanie Valentine (Talitha), Jack Dahlgren (Kiah), Andrew Crichton (Thann), David Petch (Matt), Dorothy Drady (Dita), Mary Rose McMaster (Maras), Anne Walters (Obla), Tony Dario (Bram)

Contents

Plot Overview

Trivia

Behind the Scenes

Allusions and References

Quotes

DVD Release

Awards and Accolades

Other Awards

Hugo Awards, International

(1 Nomination)

  • Nominated: Best Dramatic Presentation