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Eight is Enough: Idolbreaker (1)

Episode score 6.8 Fair

Idolbreaker (1)

  • 108.
  • Season: 5
  • Episode: 18
  • First Aired: 4/11/1981
  • Prod Code: 189073
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Just as Tommy's career is about to take off, his old girlfriend returns to tell Tommy she is pregnant after it is announced that his band has been booked for a national tour. Nicholas wins a girl's heart by standing up to a bully. Mary, Nancy, Elizabeth, and Joanie adopt a bum named Max, and bring him home for dinner. Add a recap »

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CAST AND CREW

Writers:
Gary AdelsonKaren Hall
Director:
Jack Bender
Stars:
Willie Aames (Tommy Bradford)
Dick Van Patten (Tom Bradford)
Betty Buckley (Sandra Sue "Abby" Abbott Bradford)
Adam Rich (Nicholas Bradford)
Connie Needham (Elizabeth Bradford)
Dianne Kay (Nancy Bradford)
Susan Richardson (Susan Bradford Stockwell)
Laurie Walters (Joanie Bradford)
Lani O'Grady (Mary Bradford)
Grant Goodeve (David Bradford)
Recurring Role:
Ralph Macchio (Jeremy)
Michael Goodrow (Ernie)
Guest Star:
Larry Hankin (Max)
Milt Oberman (Tim Nides)
Tarah Nutter (Ellen)
Malcolm Groome (counselor)
Lanny Horn (Band Member #1)
Shaun Sperling (Robin)
Dudley Knight (anchorman)
David Burke (Band Member #2)
Jeff Gibson (Band Member #3)
Jim Calvert (Craig West)
Marion Scherer (Waitress)
Bruce Reasman (fan in nightclub)
Michael Blakley (assistant director)
James Francis (Gilmer)
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