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The Loneliest Runner is an autobiographical made-for-television film written, and directed by Bonanza star Michael Landon. It first aired on December 20, 1976 on NBC and starred Lance Kerwin, Brian Keith, DeAnn Mears, and Landon's Little House on the Prairie daughter, Melissa Sue Anderson. The film was nominated for two Emmys.
Original Release
12/20/1976
US Release
12/20/1976
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lance Kerwin | |
| Brian Keith | Arnold Curtis |
| DeAnn Mears | Alice Curtis |
| Melissa Sue Anderson | Nancy Rizzi |
| Rafer Johnson | Himself / Self |
| Walker Edmiston | Dr. Claymor |
| Clifford A. Pellow | George Sanders |
| Bing Russell | Fred Dawkins |
| Randy Faustino | Tony |
| Dermott Downs | Donnie |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Lance Kerwin | |
| Brian Keith | Arnold Curtis |
| DeAnn Mears | Alice Curtis |
| Melissa Sue Anderson | Nancy Rizzi |
| Rafer Johnson | Himself / Self |
| Walker Edmiston | Dr. Claymor |
| Clifford A. Pellow | George Sanders |
| Bing Russell | Fred Dawkins |
| Randy Faustino | Tony |
| Dermott Downs | Donnie |
| Robert Hackman | Mr. Rizzi |
| Barbara Collentine | Miss King |
| Herb Vigran | Guard |
| Hank Stohl | Assistant Director / Asst. Director |
| Mona Bruns | Cashier |
| Bill Dearth | Policeman |
| Shane Kerwin | Frankie |
| Michael Landon | John Curtis / John Curtis as an Adult |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Michael Landon | Producer |
| Kent McCray | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography in Entertainment Programming for a Special | Nominated |
| 1977 | Emmy | Outstanding Film Editing for a Special | Nominated |
