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The Perfect Mother
First aired on Feb 18, 1997
60%

Genres: Drama, TV Movie

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Tyne Daly | Elanie Podaras
Ione Skye | Kathryn M. Podaras
Louis Ferreira | John Podaras
Tuesday Knight | Charlene Podaras
Featured Crew
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Peter Levin | Director
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Kevin Parks | Second Assistant Director
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Michael Payne | Supervising Sound Editor
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Roger Gimbel | Executive Producer
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Colleen Nystedt | Producer
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Skip Schoolnik | Editor