The Secret Life of T.K. Dearing
Original Network
ABC
Original Air Date
April 23, 1975
Starring
Jodie Foster
Eduard Franz
Leonard Stone
Zoe Karant
Brian Wood
Brian Part
Michael Link
Robin Stone
Tierre Turner
Barbara Morrison
Norman R. Andrews
Ted Jordan
This Afterschool Special is given a huge boost by the warm, understanding performances of Jodie Foster (as T.K.) and veteran character actor Eduard Franz as her mischievous grandfather. T.K. lives the life of an average, likeable teen; she and her friends hang out in their private clubhouse - then T.K.'s Grandfather comes to stay. At first T.K. doesn't quite know what to make of her Granddad, but as his fun-loving personality gradually wins her over they become genuine pals; he's even allowed to join the clubhouse group (after bribing his way in with a pizza). Later, T.K. has to make another emotional adjustment when Grandpa's health takes a turn for the worse. Written by Peter W. Many
