Congratulations, It's a Boy!

*Congratulations, It's a Boy!*
Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Written by	Stanley Z. Cherry
Directed by	William A. Graham
Starring	Bill Bixby ; Diane Baker ; Jack Albertson ; Ann Sothern
Music by	Richard Baskin ; Basil Poledouris
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Producer	Aaron Spelling
Cinematography	Arch Dalzell
Editor	Art Seid
Running time	73 minutes
Production company	Aaron Spelling Productions
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	September 21, 1971

Last updated April 05, 2025

Congratulations, It's a Boy! is a 1971 American made-for-television comedy film directed by William A. Graham and starring Bill Bixby and Diane Baker. It originally premiered as the ABC Movie of the Week on September 21, 1971.

Plot

A swinging bachelor has to grow up after his young 16-year-old illegitimate son he did not know about shows up and wants to spend time with him.

Cast

Bill Bixby as Johnny Gaines
Diane Baker as Edye
Jack Albertson as Al Gaines
Ann Sothern as Ethel Gaines
Karen Jensen as Rhonda Lewis
Darrell Larson as B.J.
Tom Bosley as Herb

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it "forgettable".^[1]

References

↑ Murphy, M. (Sep 22, 1971). "Boyish bachelor in a bind". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 156734349.

External links

Congratulations, It's a Boy! at IMDb

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[1] Murphy, M. (Sep 22, 1971). "Boyish bachelor in a bind". Los Angeles Times. ProQuest 156734349.

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