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Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy is a 1977 American made-for-television biographical film that originally aired on ABC. Based upon the biography by Hank Searls called The Lost Prince: Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy, the film chronicles the life of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., the older brother of John F. Kennedy who was killed in action in World War II, leaving behind aspirations to become the first Irish-Catholic president. Young Joe stars Peter Strauss in the titular role and was directed by Richard T. Heffron.
Original Release
09/18/1977
US Release
09/18/1977
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Strauss | Joseph Kennedy Jr. / Joseph Kennedy, Jr. |
| Barbara Parkins | Vanessa Hunt |
| Stephen Elliott | Joseph Kennedy Sr. / Joseph Kennedy, Sr. |
| Darleen Carr | Kathleen Kennedy |
| Simon Oakland | Delaney |
| Asher Brauner | Mike Krasna |
| Lance Kerwin | Joe, Jr. (age 14) |
| Peter Fox | Simpson |
| Steve Kanaly | Ray Pierce |
| Robert Englund | Willy |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Peter Strauss | Joseph Kennedy Jr. / Joseph Kennedy, Jr. |
| Barbara Parkins | Vanessa Hunt |
| Stephen Elliott | Joseph Kennedy Sr. / Joseph Kennedy, Sr. |
| Darleen Carr | Kathleen Kennedy |
| Simon Oakland | Delaney |
| Asher Brauner | Mike Krasna |
| Lance Kerwin | Joe, Jr. (age 14) |
| Peter Fox | Simpson |
| Steve Kanaly | Ray Pierce |
| Robert Englund | Willy |
| Gloria Stroock | Rose Kennedy |
| Tara Talboy | Elinor |
| Ben Fuhrman | Hank Riggs |
| James Sikking | Commander Devril |
| Ken Swofford | Greenway |
| Sam Chew Jr. | Jack Kennedy |
| Patrick Labyorteaux | Ted Kennedy |
| Shane Kerwin | Bob Kennedy |
| Margie Zech | Jean Kennedy |
| Kirsten Larkin | Rosemary Kennedy |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Bill McCutchen | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Mixing | Won |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Film Editing for a Special | Nominated |
| 1978 | Emmy | Outstanding Special - Drama or Comedy | Nominated |
