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6.8
The Phantom of the Open Hearth
PG
23 Dec 1976
1 hr 16 mins
Comedy
Family
Drama
This comedy/drama was written by Jean Shepherd, who appears at the beginning and the end and narrates it through voiceover. It tells the story of several events as they occur through the eyes of Ralph, a high-school-aged boy. Ralph is anticipating the upcoming prom and is working up the courage to invite Daphne Bigelow, a beautiful and popular student who does not seem aware of his existence.
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Ralph Parker As A Boy
Mrs. Parker
Mr. Parker
Zudock (as David Howard)
Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Steelmill Worker
Wanda Hickey
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