Heartsounds

Heartsounds
Based onHeartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss
by Martha Weinman Lear
Written byFay Kanin
Directed byGlenn Jordan
Starring
ComposerLeonard Rosenman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerNorman Lear
Producers
CinematographyRichard Ciupka
EditorJohn Wright
Running time128 minutes
Production companyEmbassy Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseSeptember 30, 1984 (1984-09-30)
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Heartsounds is an American drama television film directed by Glenn Jordan and written by Fay Kanin, based on the book Heartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss by Martha Weinman Lear. It stars Mary Tyler Moore and James Garner, with Sam Wanamaker, Wendy Crewson, David Gardner, and Carl Marotte in supporting roles. Produced by Embassy Television, the film premiered on ABC on September 30, 1984, as part of the anthology series ABC Theater.

Heartsounds received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations: Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special, Outstanding Lead Actor for Garner, and Outstanding Lead Actress for Moore. The film was honored with the Peabody Award to ABC Theater, while Garner was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.