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That Certain Summer is a 1972 American made-for-television drama film directed by Lamont Johnson. The teleplay by Richard Levinson and William Link was the first to deal sympathetically with homosexuality. Produced by Universal Television, it was broadcast as an ABC Movie of the Week on November 1, 1972. A novelization of the film written by Burton Wohl was published by Bantam Books.
Original Release
11/01/1972
US Release
11/01/1972
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Hal Holbrook | Doug Salter |
| Martin Sheen | Gary McCain / Gary McClain |
| Joe Don Baker | Phil Bonner |
| Marlyn Mason | Laureen Hyatt |
| Scott Jacoby | Nick Salter |
| Hope Lange | Janet Salter |
| James McEachin | Mr. Early, the Conductor |
| Clarke Gordon | Artist |
| Jan Shepard | Jody Bonner |
| Carolyn Bueno | Mrs. Michele |
Directors
Writers
Richard Levinson, William Link
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Hal Holbrook | Doug Salter |
| Martin Sheen | Gary McCain / Gary McClain |
| Joe Don Baker | Phil Bonner |
| Marlyn Mason | Laureen Hyatt |
| Scott Jacoby | Nick Salter |
| Hope Lange | Janet Salter |
| James McEachin | Mr. Early, the Conductor |
| Clarke Gordon | Artist |
| Jan Shepard | Jody Bonner |
| Carolyn Bueno | Mrs. Michele |
| Myron Natwick | Man at Party |
| Patti MacLeod | Woman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Richard Levinson | Producer |
| William Link | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Movie Made for TV | Won |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Program - Drama or Comedy | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Single Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Drama | Won |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - A Single Program | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing Achievement in Drama - Original Teleplay | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing | Nominated |
