TMC
06-01-2026, 11:41 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAm2YjvG6jM
This is a clip from an exclusive, extended, interview on The Jim Masters Show celebrity talk show series as members of the cast and crew of the beloved 1970s Aaron Spelling family drama, 'Family" joins Jim Masters for an amazing behind the scenes, deep dive conversation. In this clip actress Elayne Heilveil shares how she got cast as the original "Nancy Lawrence" on the series. The role was originally re-cast for the TV series with Meredith Baxter-Birney assuming the role of "Nancy." You can see the full, deep dive interview with Elayne Heilveil, Gary Frank (who played "Willie Lawrence") and producer Caroll Newman) here: • Gary Frank, Elayne Heilveil, Carroll Newma... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOKR-YxFFg).
Family is an American drama television series that aired on ABC from March 9, 1976, to June 25, 1980. Created by Jay Presson Allen, the program originated as a six-episode limited series, and strong ratings prompted ABC to commission four additional seasons. The pilot was produced by Mike Nichols, with Leonard Goldberg and Aaron Spelling serving as executive producers throughout the series. Set in suburban Pasadena, California, the show centered on the Lawrence family and their efforts to navigate everyday life, generational conflict, and social change.
This is a clip from an exclusive, extended, interview on The Jim Masters Show celebrity talk show series as members of the cast and crew of the beloved 1970s Aaron Spelling family drama, 'Family" joins Jim Masters for an amazing behind the scenes, deep dive conversation. In this clip actress Elayne Heilveil shares how she got cast as the original "Nancy Lawrence" on the series. The role was originally re-cast for the TV series with Meredith Baxter-Birney assuming the role of "Nancy." You can see the full, deep dive interview with Elayne Heilveil, Gary Frank (who played "Willie Lawrence") and producer Caroll Newman) here: • Gary Frank, Elayne Heilveil, Carroll Newma... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgOKR-YxFFg).
Family is an American drama television series that aired on ABC from March 9, 1976, to June 25, 1980. Created by Jay Presson Allen, the program originated as a six-episode limited series, and strong ratings prompted ABC to commission four additional seasons. The pilot was produced by Mike Nichols, with Leonard Goldberg and Aaron Spelling serving as executive producers throughout the series. Set in suburban Pasadena, California, the show centered on the Lawrence family and their efforts to navigate everyday life, generational conflict, and social change.