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Kramer vs. Kramer
On the same day advertising executive Ted Kramer (Dustin Hoffman) lands the biggest account of his career, he learns that his wife, Joanna (Meryl Streep), is leaving him and their young son, Billy (Justin Henry). Forced to raise his son alone, Ted loses his job but gains a stronger relationship with the child with the help of another single parent, Margaret (Jane Alexander). Father and son grow to love and care for one another, developing a naturalness in their daily routine, when Joanna suddenly returns, announcing she wants custody of Billy.
Stay tuned for the commercial-free presentation of Terms of Endearment at 9 p.m. on PBS 6.
Terms of Endearment
Widow Aurora Greenway (Shirley MacLaine) and her daughter, Emma (Debra Winger), have a strong bond, but Emma marries teacher Flap Horton (Jeff Daniels) against her mother's wishes. When the marriage grows sour due to Flap's cheating, Emma eventually splits from him, returning to her mother, who is involved with a former astronaut (Jack Nicholson). Soon, Emma learns that she has terminal cancer. In the hospital, supported by Aurora, she tries to make peace with Flap and her children.
Thanksgiving Day Double Feature, Thursday beginning at 7 p.m. on PBS 6.
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