Family Prelude (Season 4, Episode 20)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Drama, Family

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Family

Prelude (Season 4, Episode 20)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Drama, Family

Buddy's crush on her swimming coach leads to problems with Zack. Kate considers contacting a former flame.

Director

Writers

Diana Gould | Jay Presson Allen (creator)

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Edit Released

Updated Apr 20, 1979

Release date

Apr 20, 1979 (United States)

Awards

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Won 4 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 5 wins & 25 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
12 cast members

Name	Known for
Sada Thompson Kate Lawrence Kate Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
James Broderick Doug Lawrence Doug Lawrence See fewer	Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Gary Frank Willie Lawrence Willie Lawrence See fewer	Family (1976)
Kristy McNichol Buddy Lawrence Buddy Lawrence See fewer	The Pirate Movie (1982)
Quinn Cummings Annie Cooper Annie Cooper See fewer	The Goodbye Girl (1977)
Marshall Colt Jason Jason See fewer	Jagged Edge (1985)
Pat Corley Umpire Umpire See fewer	Mr. Destiny (1990)
Robin Dearden Peggy Peggy See fewer	Magnum, P.I. (1980)
Louise Foley Audrey Pfeiffer Audrey Pfeiffer See fewer	Hercules (1997)
Leif Garrett Zack Russell Zack Russell See fewer	The Outsiders (1983)
Lynn Hallowell Singing messenger Singing messenger See fewer	Body Heat (1981)
Brent Spiner Fred Fred See fewer	Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

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