13 Mar 2019
The Death & Life of John F. Donovan
A decade after the death of an American TV star, a young actor reminisces about the written correspondence he once shared with the former, as well as the impact those letters had on both their lives.
LifeStories: Steve Burdick
Steve Burdick is closeted television anchorman whose lover dies of an AIDS-related illness. Steve decides to come out and then tells his story about being gay and battling AIDS during a special segment of the nightly news. Originally episode eight of LifeStories, it was moved to later in the season due to the subject matter.
Top Billed Cast
D.W. Moffett Steve Burdick
Joyce Hyser Barbara Hudson
Wayne Tippit Chuck McAuliffe
Mitchell Laurance Dr. Ronald Magnusen
Kirk Baily Philip Richardson
Jon Pennell Kevin Donovan
Ryan MacDonald Steve's Father
Robert Prosky The Storyteller (Voice)
Juanita Jennings Laverne Williamson
Wendy Rutledge Lisa Harkin
Peter Schuck Frank Giordano
Camille Ameen Susan White
H. Stephen Day Nelson Everette
Scott Segall Matthew Lehman
Paul Ivy Thomas
Donna Blaney Nurse Donna
Frantz Turner Technical Director
Ed Crick Floor Director
Faith Quabius Nancy
Nora Masterson Receptionist
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