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The Electric Grandmother (1982) (TV)
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17 January 1982 (USA) morePlot:
To a family whose children are traumatized by the death of their mother, help comes in a most bizarre way... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination moreUser Comments:
A wonderful family movie more (27 total)Cast
(Credited cast) | Maureen Stapleton | ... | Grandmother |
 | Edward Herrmann | ... | Father |
 | Paul Benedict | ... | Guido Fantoccini |
| Tara Kennedy | ... | Agatha |
| Robert MacNaughton | ... | Tom |
| Charles Fields | ... | Timothy (as Charlie Fields) |
| Madeleine Sherwood | ... | Aunt Clara (as Madeleine Thornton-Sherwood) |
| Truman Gaige | ... | Old Tom / Narrator |
| Richard Whiting | ... | Old Timothy |
| Dortha Duckworth | ... | Grandma Neighbor |
| Paula Trueman | ... | Old Agatha |
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The movie is based on the short story by Ray Bradbury entitled, "I Sing the Body Electric." Prior to this version the story was made into an episode of Rod Serling's original Twilight zone. moreFAQ
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I first saw this movie in the winter of 1982 on television. I didn't want to watch it, but was outvoted in the choice of television shows that night. From the moment I saw it though, I loved this movie. It deals well with the emotional struggle to work past the death of a loved one, and the reluctance to trust or love anyone after such an incident.
Maureen Stapleton is excellent as the robotic grandmother, and Tara Kennedy portrays a hurt and angry young girl very well. The passage of time with its resulting frailties is shown against the constancy of love in a subtle yet powerful way.
The soundtrack is absolutely delightful! The tune is one of those that stuck in my head from 1982 until I saw this movie again in 2004, and haunts me. All in all, I think this must be one of the most underrated family films of all time.