Congratulations, It's a Boy!

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Congratulations, It's a Boy!
Written byStanley Z. Cherry
Directed by William A. Graham
Starring Bill Bixby
Diane Baker
Jack Albertson
Ann Sothern
Music by Richard Baskin
Basil Poledouris
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer Aaron Spelling
CinematographyArch Dalzell
EditorArt Seid
Running time73 minutes
Production company Aaron Spelling Productions
Original release
Network ABC
ReleaseSeptember 21, 1971 (1971-09-21)

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.

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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

Reception

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

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References

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