Family Taking Chances: Part 1 (Season 2, Episode 18)
TV-PG
TV Episode | Drama, Family

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Family

Taking Chances: Part 1 (Season 2, Episode 18)

TV-PG

TV Episode | Drama, Family

After a hit-and-run accident, Doug must decide between a life of total blindness or risky surgery that could completely restore his vision or possibly kill him.

Director

Glenn Jordan

Writers

Hindi Brooks | Jay Presson Allen (creator)

Producer

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 1, 1977

Release date

Mar 1, 1977 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

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

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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	Little Darlings (1980)
Meredith Baxter Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) Nancy Lawrence Maitland (as Meredith Baxter Birney) See fewer	All the President's Men (1976)
John Harkins Bertrand Hammond Bertrand Hammond See fewer	Birdy (1984)
Robert Symonds Dr. Herman Dr. Herman See fewer	The Exorcist (1973)
Isabel Cooley Nurse Bragge Nurse Bragge See fewer	Cleopatra (1963)
Jonathan Banks Attendant Attendant See fewer	Mudbound (2017)
Andre Landzaat Dr. Chase Dr. Chase See fewer	Medisch Centrum West (1988)
Diana Wyatt Mrs. Stuart Mrs. Stuart See fewer	The Picture of Dorian Gray (1973)
Polly Middleton Policewoman Policewoman See fewer	Gemini Man (1976)