Melissa Gilbert Stars In Remake On NBC Tonight
Melissa Gilbert headlines NBC's late night remake of Splendor in the Grass adapting Inge's drama about teen desire and parental control. The 17 year old actress known for Little House elevates the Story in three opening scenes set in 1920s mid America.
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Splendor in the Grass previews teen passion and parental tensions
The TV backdrop features Deanie Loomis and Bud Stamper in a tense front seat kiss as their young romance unsettles both sets of parents. Ned Beatty and Eva Marie Saint deliver commanding performances while the film explores youth’s idealism and the grief of growing up.
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Dear Abby and Living Together Question
Dear Abby letters discuss premarital affairs and a male narrator’s relationship with his girlfriend. The writer asserts paternity rumors and urges advice while another reader praises restraint. A San Francisco reader asks if daily cohabitation constitutes living together and Abby replies that independent residences define the relationship.
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