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Skyward is a 1980 American made-for-television drama film starring Bette Davis, Howard Hesseman, Marion Ross, Suzy Gilstrap, Clu Gulager and Lisa Whelchel. It was directed by Ron Howard, written by Nancy Sackett and broadcast on NBC on November 20, 1980.
Original Release
11/20/1980
US Release
11/20/1980
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bette Davis | Billie Dupree |
| Howard Hesseman | Koup Trenton |
| Marion Ross | Natalie Ward |
| Clu Gulager | Steve Ward |
| Ben Marley | Scott Billings |
| Lisa Whelchel | Lisa Ward |
| Suzy Barbieri | Julie Ward |
| Irma P. Hall | Mrs. Sinclair |
| Mark Wheeler | Mr. Olsen |
| Jessie Lee Fulton | Secretary |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Bette Davis | Billie Dupree |
| Howard Hesseman | Koup Trenton |
| Marion Ross | Natalie Ward |
| Clu Gulager | Steve Ward |
| Ben Marley | Scott Billings |
| Lisa Whelchel | Lisa Ward |
| Suzy Barbieri | Julie Ward |
| Irma P. Hall | Mrs. Sinclair |
| Mark Wheeler | Mr. Olsen |
| Jessie Lee Fulton | Secretary |
| Bill Thurman | Pilot #1 |
| Rance Howard | Pilot #2 |
| Rhonda Minton | Stephanie |
| Gene Pietragallo | Jason |
| Greta Blackburn | Miss Russell |
| Jeff Nicholson | Theatre Usher |
| Kate Finlayson | Nurse |
| Rusty McCaskey | Boy in Class |
| Bill Blackwood | Self |
| Tad Black | Boy 1 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ron Howard | Executive Producer |
| Anson Williams | Executive Producer |
| John A. Kuri | Producer |
