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The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-in-the-Moon Marigolds
First aired on Dec 20, 1972
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Genres: Drama

Middle-aged widow Beatrice Hunsdorfer and her daughters Ruth and Matilda are struggling to survive in a society they barely understand. Beatrice dreams of opening an elegant tea room but does not have the wherewithal to achieve her lofty goal. Epileptic Ruth is a rebellious adolescent, while shy but highly intelligent and idealistic Matilda seeks solace in her pets and school projects, including one designed to show how small amounts of radium affect marigolds.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Joanne Woodward | Beatrice Hunsdorfer
Roberta Wallach | Ruth Hunsdorfer
Judith Lowry | Nanny
Nell Newman | Matilda Hunsdorfer
David Spielberg | Mr. Goodman
Richard Venture | Floyd
Featured Crew
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Paul Newman | Producer
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Edward R. Brown | Camera Operator
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Gary Muller | Second Assistant Camera
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Joseph M. Caracciolo | Property Master
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Stanley Cappiello | Scenic Artist
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Dennis Maitland | Sound Mixer