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'A Movie Star's Daughter,' 1979

posted 13 years ago by WarpedRecord
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Does anyone remember "A Movie Star's Daughter" from 1979, featuring a "nerd" girl who gains acceptance by a clique when they find out her father (Frank Converse) is a movie star? I found it on VHS in the buck bin of a video store. It's very entertaining and well written, the type of story that has inspired countless films like "Heathers" and "Mean Girls."

I didn't catch this when it aired, but better late than never. I wish more of these episodes were as easy to find. 8/10 stars.

[–] BugisStreetAnnie 13 years ago

I wish more of these episodes were as easy to find.

I do, too. I managed to find a DVD set of; "The Pinballs", "Francesca, Baby," "Beat the Turtle Drum," and "Trouble River," at a Suncoast Video store some years back.

I also remember the "Movie Star's Daughter," because it starred that girl that was in "Times Square." It was on YouTube at one time. Don't know if it still is, though.

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[–] WarpedRecord 13 years ago

That DVD set was a great find! I especially remember "Francesca, Baby" well, about the girl whose mother was an alcoholic. I believe I also had the book, which I ordered from that company that published the Weekly Reader (I think).

I had forgotten Trini Alvarado was in Times Square! I loved that film. Looks like she's returned to acting. She's only 44 (yes, only).

There's only a small clip from "A Movie Star's Daughter" on YouTube now as far as I can tell:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp7kQ6Sdxyw