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The ABC Afterschool Special: Andrea's Story: A Hitchhiking Tragedy

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A pretty teen-aged girl named Andrea Cranston and her boyfriend are stranded, and decide to hitchhike home. A nice man driving a green Dodge Coronet gives them a ride.

After dropping the boyfriend off at home, the nice man reveals his true colors and declares "We're going for a ride." The man takes Andrea to a remote location, knocks her out and rapes her.

This story explores the dangers of hitchhiking and the boyfriend's efforts to track down Andrea's assailant. In the end, the man is caught, and it's revealed he has raped more than one girl in his time. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Paul W. Cooper Gloria D. Miklowitz

Director:: Robert Mandel

Guest Star:: Moosie Drier (David); Michele Greene (Andrea Cranston); Carrie Snodgress (Mrs. Cranston); Matt Clark (Phil Cranston); Robert DoQui (Sgt. Corbett)

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1984 Daytime Emmy winner for Outstanding Music Composition in Children's Programming for Misha Segal edit »
Released on VHS under the title "Did You Hear What Happened to Andrea?," by New Kid Home Video. edit »