Lou Grant Brushfire (Season 3, Episode 14)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 49 min | Crime, Drama

Lou Grant

Brushfire (Season 3, Episode 14)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 49 min | Crime, Drama

The paper is on the scene of a series of brush fires in the California Valley. Charlie, who is on the verge of separating from his wife, makes a last ditch effort to save his home from the fires as well as his marriage.

Director

Donald Baer (as Donald A. Baer)

Writers

Allan Burns (created by) (written by) | James L. Brooks (created by) | Gene Reynolds (created by) (written by) | Leon Tokatyan (developed by)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

Fran Bascom (as Fran F. Bascom)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 7, 1980

Release date

Jan 7, 1980 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 13 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 15 wins & 73 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
26 cast members

Name	Known for
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