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- 1 2 O'Connor, John J. (December 11, 1987). "TV WEEKEND; 'Asinamali!' and 'Foxfire' Explore Pain of Survival". The New York Times . Retrieved March 22, 2023.
- ↑ Shirley, Don (December 12, 1987). "Tandy, Cronyn's 'Foxfire' Lights Up Small Screen : TV REVIEW: New Film Recaptures Glow of Play". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved March 22, 2023.
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- ↑ "Institutional Award: CBS Television and Hallmark Hall of Fame". The Peabody Awards . Retrieved March 22, 2023.
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