The White Shadow A Christmas Present (Season 2, Episode 12)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Drama, Sport

The White Shadow

A Christmas Present (Season 2, Episode 12)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Drama, Sport

Christmas is approaching. Sybil Buchanan is pregnant and ready to reunite with her husband. While he isn't a bad man, he isn't quite as strong on commitment as a husband and father needs to be. Some very important decisions are made.

Director

Betty Goldberg

Writers

Bruce Paltrow (creator) | Joshua Brand (written by) | John Falsey (written by)

Producer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 25, 1979

Release date

Dec 25, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 1 win & 7 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
27 cast members

Name	Known for
Ken Howard Ken Reeves Ken Reeves See fewer	Rambo (2008)
Joan Pringle Sybil Buchanan Sybil Buchanan See fewer	Original Sin (2001)
Ed Bernard Jim Willis Jim Willis See fewer	Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey (1993)
Thomas Carter James Hayward James Hayward See fewer	Coach Carter (2005)
Kevin Hooks Morris Thorpe Morris Thorpe See fewer	Innerspace (1987)
Nathan Cook Milton Reese Milton Reese See fewer	Vacation (1983)
Erik Kilpatrick Curtis Jackson Curtis Jackson See fewer	New Jack City (1991)
Byron Stewart Warren Coolidge Warren Coolidge See fewer	Hill Street Blues (1981)
Ken Michelman Abner Goldstein Abner Goldstein See fewer	Vegas Vacation (1997)
Timothy Van Patten Mario 'Salami' Pettrino Mario 'Salami' Pettrino See fewer	Boardwalk Empire (2010)
Ira Angustain Ricky Gomez Ricky Gomez See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
Jerry Fogel Bill Donahue Bill Donahue See fewer	Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
Robin Pearson Rose Katie Donahue (as Robin Rose) Katie Donahue (as Robin Rose) See fewer	What Women Want (2000)
John Mengatti Nick Vitaglia Nick Vitaglia See fewer	Tag: The Assassination Game (1982)
Russell Phillip Robinson Manager Phil Jefferson Manager Phil Jefferson See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
Teddy Wilson Doug Buchanan (as Theodore Wilson) Doug Buchanan (as Theodore Wilson) See fewer	Good Times (1974)
Rod Browning Steve Cary Steve Cary See fewer	Cruel and Unusual (2001)
Deborah Lacey Nancy Nancy See fewer	Love Under New Management: The Miki Howard Story (2016)
Trinidad Silva Julio Julio See fewer	The Jerk (1979)
Nancy Pearlberg Personnel Woman Personnel Woman See fewer	Days of Our Lives (1965)
Megan Jeffers Little Girl Little Girl See fewer	Altered States (1980)
Christopher James Little Boy Little Boy See fewer	The White Shadow (1978)
Don Diamond Salvation Army Man Salvation Army Man See fewer	Zorro (1957)
Jessica Salem Caroler Caroler See fewer	Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
Mary Gail Hobbs Caroler (as Mary-Gail Hobbs) Caroler (as Mary-Gail Hobbs) See fewer	Night Gallery (1969)
Stuart Mabray Caroler Caroler See fewer	Heathers (1988)
J. Rob Jordan Man with Car Man with Car See fewer	Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)