Buffy has a friend, Eve Bowers (Eve Plumb, aka Jan Brady), in school who never attends class, but uses an intercom. She is unable to physically attend because of an unmentioned terminal illness. To Bill's embarrassement Buffy told her he can do anything. Bill does have her tested by a very good doctor at his expense, but to everyone's dismay the prognosis is not good. So the Davises and Mr. French bring her an early Christmas, fearing she may not live to see the real one. There are presents and a beautiful tree, and Mr. French as Santa. After the festivities it suddenly dawns on Buffy that her friend is dying, and Uncle Bill is there to comfort her.
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Episode Summary
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Buffy throws an early Christmas party for a sick little girl who might not live to see it.
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Eve PlumbEve Bowers
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Ann McCreaMrs. Bowers
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GUEST STAR
Ivan BonarDr. Flanders
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Nancy Walker
Emily Turner [ season 5 ]
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Brian Keith
Bill Davis
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Sebastian Cabot
Mr. Giles French
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Anissa Jones
Buffy
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Kathy Garver
Cissy
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Sherry Alberoni
Sharon James (1966-1970)
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In the last scene of this episode prior to the closing credits, Buffy is seen crying in her bedroom and Uncle Bill was comforting her. It must had been assumed that the sick girl had died.
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NOTES (1)
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Guest star Eve Plumb later became famous for her role as Jan Brady in The Brady Bunch.
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John Williams The Other Mr. French
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Anissa Jones
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Does anyone know where to find Family Affair on DVD?
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"Fedderson & Hartmann's Family Affair: The Complete Series."
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"Fedderson & Hartmann's FAMILY AFFAIR (Season 5) on DVD."
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