Climax! The Day They Gave Babies Away (Season 2, Episode 14)
Unrated
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

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Climax!

The Day They Gave Babies Away (Season 2, Episode 14)

Unrated

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

During the 1860s in Wisconsin, a 12-year old boy becomes the head of his family when both parents die. On Christmas Eve he finds a way to provide homes for his five younger brothers and sisters.

Director

Allen Reisner

Writers

Katherine Albert (story) | Dale Eunson

Producer

Martin Manulis

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 22, 1955

Release date

Dec 22, 1955 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 3 nominations

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21 cast members

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William Lundigan Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Pinky (1949)
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