In 1971 I was forced to give up my baby boy for adoption. I was sedated the moment I gave birth to him. The nurses never let me see him, touch or hold him! The worst day of my life. Eight years later God blessed me with another baby boy who is now the wonderful father of my grandchildren! I love them so very much and I am blessed and thank God everyday for bringing a baby boy to a loving father and mother! I never saw him nor have heard from him! But I will always love him ❣️🙏❣️🇺🇲
Oh sweetheart your comment touched my ❤ I can’t imagine what you went through. No mother should go through that. But now you have a wonderful family! 𝓖𝓸𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭
RIP Patty Duke (Beth) and Ashleigh Aston Moore (Megan). If anyone is wondering about the true story, the movie is (very loosely) based on the book, "Jody" by Jerry Hulse, published in 1976. Jody's husband Jerry had to try to find out her family medical history because she was too ill to travel. Her birth mother had been raped by a neighbor when she was 15 years old, her parents blamed her, telling her, "you should have run!". She gave birth to twins, a boy, and a girl. Her parents kept the boy but forced her to give the girl (Jody) up for adoption. Jody was able to have the operation she needed, and reunited with her birth mother.
As a stroke survivor this story touched very close to home with me…. When I was 20 I got engaged to my now late husband. My mom then told me my dad was not my father. She gave me initials and the last name and that’s it! I would like to get a better understanding of the health issues that may have prevented my stroke! And may help my children and my childen’s children in the future.
Thank you so much for uploading these Patty Duke movies. She is an excellent actress. I'm just getting into her and really gaining an appreciation for her talent. But the only reason I am able to do that is because people like you upload these movies on to youtube. So THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for all of these Patty Duke movies especially this one with Melissa Gilbert my name is Peggy Lynn I live in Corbin Kentucky God bless everyone
Wow, when Patty Duke is standing in the rain after Melissa Gilbert opens the door, you can really see the resemblance to her son Sean. Thanks for uploading this, she was such a wonderful actress.
❤ It must have been stressful for Melissa Gilbert to play this role since she is an adoptee in real life! -- Wonderful cast of 3 great actors: Milissa Gilbert, Patty Duke & William Shatner! 😊
And vice-versa! Sex or cheating doesn't 'just happen'. While I don't condone any of it, I can 'understand' if a kiss happened, but to have sex...there is a LOT OF TIME to stop it in between smooch & screw!
Both Patty and Melissa were amazing actresses. They were in movies that were really good to watch. These two women had so much pain and trauma which all came out eventually. Thank you
I remember when this movie first came out. Some things I remember some I didn't. From this movie I get that we must tell the truth forgive and learn to put the pass behind us . I wish life was as easy as the movies
MOVIES SEEM TO THINK THAT THERE'S NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN MEETING THE DEADLINE ON THEIR FILMS. IF THEY'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE SERIOUS ISSUES THEY'RE ASKING THEIR ACTORS TO PORTRAY, REAL SURVIVORS CAN SAY THAT THE MOVIE WAS VERY INACCURATE.
Sadly, this is sooooo common as far as how the movie industry changes the story in a movie. Why would the author even agree to that as well? I get that there is a budget & time plays a roll, however that does NOT excuse the embellishments. Oh well, right?
Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert,and William Shatner all in the same movie. I love it! Great story ,although very sad in places. I didnt know Gilbert and Duke had been in another movie together besides The Miracle Worker.
I had a large hemorrhage in my eye several years ago. It blinded me in my left eye. Thankfully the eye doctor was able to treat it so I got 98% of my vision back. This movie is beautiful.
I know how good Melissa Gilbert was in all of her movies, but I forgot, because it's been years, how good of an actress Patty Duke was, as well as her movies being fantastic.
A decade or so later from the reprise version of the Miracle Worker both Melissa Gilbert and Patty Duke working together. In the original Miracle Worker (1962) Patty Duke played Helen Keller and Anne Bancroft as Anne Sullivan. In the remake (1979) Patty Duke as Anne Sullivan and Melissa Gilbert as Helen Keller. William Shatner played with Patty Duke in the late 70's movie The Babysitter.
I was just thinking about the Miracle Worker and that these two fabulous actresses have worked together before. I was going to comment until I saw you had already done so. I didn’t know about the movie Patty did with Shatner though. I’d like to see it also.
I remember seeing thus😢 movie years ago when it first came our I'd forgotten hiw😢 good it was Patty Duke And Melissa Gilbert excelled in their roles a lot of sadness 1:16:58
I’d met William Shatner through a renowned concert pianist of whom I was seeing back in the early 90’s and he was so formal, but, genuinely, friendly. Yes, I have to agree that this was a great line up of an actor and 2 great actresses in one film. ❤❤❤
Why do people react so terribly when they find out they've been adopted. Why not be grateful there were people wanting to love and care for them. Saves them all the trauma plus maybe disappointment if told earlier and they feel compelled to search for them.
Exactly. But to be fair, this was a different era. Back then, blood-relations were held supreme; much higher than adoptive or foster parents. It used to make me angry when I was a child, as even then I knew that true family is who REALLY loves you & cares for you. Blood is incidental.
I have four cousins that were adopted . Two of my aunts could not have children. They all gave my families so much joy. I know that they have searched and found the birth mothers, but they always loved their adoptive parents as their own. 😊😊
Rape is one of the most heinous act's that can be done to a person. God punishes the one that destroys his innocent soul. God bless all that have been violently abused.
I just read that Ashleigh Aston Moore (Megan) died some years back. I remember her from other roles too. She was so young, age 26. From pneumonia & bronchitis.
So many people are not using their brains here and missing the entire point of the film! Some of you pointed out that she should be grateful that she was adopted and just be thankful and happy...you really don't understand the whole reason she needs to find her blood parents? The film is very self explanatory. It's easy peasy to understand it, honest. If you actually pay attention then it will answer your questions. Plus as an adult, if your "parents" told you that you were adopted, you'd be upset too and start to question your identity. Common sense people!!
Family of Strangers (TV Movie 1993) / 6.1 Julie must disclose her family's medical history before undergoing major surgery, but when she questions her family, she discovers that she was adopted; later she learns that she was conceived from rape.
1:54:10 ***spoilers ahead*** Its sad she didn't want to go with her daughter! . I wonder why she didn't want to leave. I guess she loved her business/shop, the town. I'm glad she visited, though! That was a nice ending.
@@juneberry1982 And to think, Beth was around Jake all those years, and he knew what he did to her. I know it's a movie, but it's creepy to think about.
Patty Duke was such an incredible actress!! I've never seen a movie she was in that I didn't enjoy. R.I.P. Patty you are missed. ♥
I always loved patty duke she’s remarkable I wish she were still here❤
I love Patty Duke! There’s no bad movie with her in it! RIP lovely lady🙏🙏
I adore both of these actors I always cry 😭 patty Duke movies she’s such an awesome actor
PATTY IS A GREAT ACTRESS. ANY MOVIE SHE ACTED IN SHE WAS WONDERFULL.
In 1971 I was forced to give up my baby boy for adoption. I was sedated the moment I gave birth to him. The nurses never let me see him, touch or hold him! The worst day of my life. Eight years later God blessed me with another baby boy who is now the wonderful father of my grandchildren! I love them so very much and I am blessed and thank God everyday for bringing a baby boy to a loving father and mother! I never saw him nor have heard from him! But I will always love him ❣️🙏❣️🇺🇲
The law has changed so hopefully you get to meet your son 🙏, I wish you loads off luck
How awful...😢 I'm so sorry for you. I'll pray to God so that you will see your little boy again.
Bless You!!
What do you mean, you were "forced" to give up your baby? Who forced you, and why? How can anyone take your baby away without your consent?
Oh sweetheart your comment touched my ❤ I can’t imagine what you went through. No mother should go through that. But now you have a wonderful family! 𝓖𝓸𝓭 𝓲𝓼 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭
enjoying these old movies they were made the best and realistically
Watching the movie for the 2nd time. Patty Duke movies are worth rewatching. 💜
I’m not usually a fan of too many adds, but these old ones are hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂
Tradusir a español
Latino
Excellent movie. Two wonderful actresses!!
Love Patty Duke Austin and Melissa Gilbert they were great together.
*Astin, not Austin ☺
Beautiful Sensitive Movie.🌹❤️
Got Me In The Feels.
Patty Duke's Movies Are
Totally Remarkable.
God Bless. 💗🙌
RIP Patty Duke (Beth) and Ashleigh Aston Moore (Megan).
If anyone is wondering about the true story, the movie is (very loosely) based on the book, "Jody" by Jerry Hulse, published in 1976. Jody's husband Jerry had to try to find out her family medical history because she was too ill to travel. Her birth mother had been raped by a neighbor when she was 15 years old, her parents blamed her, telling her, "you should have run!". She gave birth to twins, a boy, and a girl. Her parents kept the boy but forced her to give the girl (Jody) up for adoption. Jody was able to have the operation she needed, and reunited with her birth mother.
Oh wow, now I want to find the book. Thank you.
There wasnt a twin in the movie tho. It would have been even better if they left that part included. I will have to read the book. Thank you.
Wow! Shall definitely look for the book, gracias 😊
Fantastic film. Great job with Patty and Melissa.
Both are great actresses,. Too bad we lost Patty Duke,. She will be missed
As a stroke survivor this story touched very close to home with me…. When I was 20 I got engaged to my now late husband. My mom then told me my dad was not my father. She gave me initials and the last name and that’s it! I would like to get a better understanding of the health issues that may have prevented my stroke! And may help my children and my childen’s children in the future.
What a great movie.
I'm never disappointed with any movie that has Patty Duke in it.
Patty duke movies are the best
Thank you so much for uploading these Patty Duke movies. She is an excellent actress. I'm just getting into her and really gaining an appreciation for her talent. But the only reason I am able to do that is because people like you upload these movies on to youtube. So THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for all of these Patty Duke movies especially this one with Melissa Gilbert my name is Peggy Lynn I live in Corbin Kentucky God bless everyone
May God Bless you and yours!
PattyDuke Fanzine, THANK YOU so much for sharing this wonderful movie with all of us. It has become one of my favorite movies!
Wow, when Patty Duke is standing in the rain after Melissa Gilbert opens the door, you can really see the resemblance to her son Sean. Thanks for uploading this, she was such a wonderful actress.
45:18 Wow, you are right! I had to Google her son. I did not know Sam (Sean Astin) from Lord of the Rings is her son. He does resemble his mother.❤😊
Great movie Patty and Melissa brilliant,fantastic ❤❤❤💜👍😍 Auckland NZ
Two of my favorites
❤ It must have been stressful for Melissa Gilbert to play this role since she is an adoptee in real life! -- Wonderful cast of 3 great actors: Milissa Gilbert, Patty Duke & William Shatner! 😊
1:30:53 "It just happened". It is amazing how some men expect women to take them back after they have had sex with other women.
And vice-versa! Sex or cheating doesn't 'just happen'. While I don't condone any of it, I can 'understand' if a kiss happened, but to have sex...there is a LOT OF TIME to stop it in between smooch & screw!
Wow!!!!!!!...these commercials are old!!!!!!...
Both Patty and Melissa were amazing actresses. They were in movies that were really good to watch. These two women had so much pain and trauma which all came out eventually. Thank you
Love anything with Patty Duke!!! Thanks
Thanks for the upload. 👍 I've always liked Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert. 💖💖
Patty Duke played with her heart. May she rest in peace.
I remember when this movie first came out. Some things I remember some I didn't. From this movie I get that we must tell the truth forgive and learn to put the pass behind us . I wish life was as easy as the movies
MOVIES SEEM TO THINK THAT THERE'S NOTHING MORE IMPORTANT THAN MEETING THE DEADLINE ON THEIR FILMS.
IF THEY'VE NEVER EXPERIENCED ANY OF THE SERIOUS ISSUES THEY'RE ASKING THEIR ACTORS TO PORTRAY, REAL SURVIVORS CAN SAY THAT THE MOVIE WAS VERY INACCURATE.
Sadly, this is sooooo common as far as how the movie industry changes the story in a movie. Why would the author even agree to that as well? I get that there is a budget & time plays a roll, however that does NOT excuse the embellishments. Oh well, right?
Patty Duke, Melissa Gilbert,and William Shatner all in the same movie. I love it! Great story ,although very sad in places. I didnt know Gilbert and Duke had been in another movie together besides The Miracle Worker.
They were in at least other together; Cries from the Heart.
I had a large hemorrhage in my eye several years ago. It blinded me in my left eye. Thankfully the eye doctor was able to treat it so I got 98% of my vision back. This movie is beautiful.
To GOD be the Glory!!!!
Love these two Lovely Incredibly Talented Amazing Women 💞 They are two of The Very Best of All Time ❤️🤗🤗❤️
Omg...great movie, but sooooooooo many commercials!!!!!!!...
I always cry at the end even though I have watched this film many times !
TWO WONDERFULL ACTRESSES TOGETHER.
Wonderful
awsome movie patty and melissa are great actors !
The Lifetime Movies SUCK today compared to these older ones with REAL talented Actors.
I grew up watching Patty Duke as a child & Melissa Gilbert is my age, more or less, lol. Soooo miss Patty Duke. She is, was a lovely actress. 😊
God bless and yes thank you so much for the upload, truly enjoyed every minute of it.
Thank you for your like.
I know how good Melissa Gilbert was in all of her movies, but I forgot, because it's been years, how good of an actress Patty Duke was, as well as her movies being fantastic.
A decade or so later from the reprise version of the Miracle Worker both Melissa Gilbert and Patty Duke working together. In the original Miracle Worker (1962) Patty Duke played Helen Keller and Anne Bancroft as Anne Sullivan. In the remake (1979) Patty Duke as Anne Sullivan and Melissa Gilbert as Helen Keller. William Shatner played with Patty Duke in the late 70's movie The Babysitter.
And how many degrees from Kevin Bacon is that?
I was just thinking about the Miracle Worker and that these two fabulous actresses have worked together before. I was going to comment until I saw you had already done so. I didn’t know about the movie Patty did with Shatner though. I’d like to see it also.
@@RC0307 The Babysitter is one of the movies posted on this channel. Hopefully you've seen it by now. 🙂
Yes, forgot about The Babysitter. U r correct Patty and William played husband and wife in that. Thanks!
I remember seeing thus😢 movie years ago when it first came our I'd forgotten hiw😢 good it was Patty Duke And Melissa Gilbert excelled in their roles a lot of sadness 1:16:58
GOOD MOVIE GOOD ACTORS AND STORY, THANK YOU.
I am an adopted child and so thankful to have wonderful parents and recently found my birth mother who is wonderful as well.
♥️
great movie and I dont know about anyone else but when Melissa Gilbert smiles or doesnt have on makeup I see Laura Ingels lol
I’d met William Shatner through a renowned concert pianist of whom I was seeing back in the early 90’s and he was so formal, but, genuinely, friendly. Yes, I have to agree that this was a great line up of an actor and 2 great actresses in one film. ❤❤❤
Why do people react so terribly when they find out they've been adopted. Why not be grateful there were people wanting to love and care for them. Saves them all the trauma plus maybe disappointment if told earlier and they feel compelled to search for them.
Exactly. But to be fair, this was a different era. Back then, blood-relations were held supreme; much higher than adoptive or foster parents. It used to make me angry when I was a child, as even then I knew that true family is who REALLY loves you & cares for you. Blood is incidental.
I have four cousins that were adopted . Two of my aunts could not have children. They all gave my families so much joy. I know that they have searched and found the birth mothers, but they always loved their adoptive parents as their own. 😊😊
It's raining it's covet we're all stuck inside thank you for this movie love love love it
There is a special suite in hell for anyone who blames and shames a woman for her rape
Such a great great movie!!
Was a great movie Patty Duke and Melissa Gilbert
OMG - the adds!!
This was so good! Thank you for posting ❤❤
I love what was done with the FX on the 60’s “Doo Wop” jingle, or, snippet during the scene at the school dance.
Love the movie n Love Patty Duke & Melissa Gilbert ❤
Patty Duke And Melissa Gilbert!Great movie!
That was a very touching movie to watch. Thanks (as a foreigner ads were interesting too :)
William Shatner and Eric McCormack are in this movie.
A GREAT MOVIE.
Great acting,,,
The adds from youtube and commercials in the movie are crazy. I still sat through them but darn.
Great movie.
GREAT MOVIE!!!!! GREAT ACTRESS LOVED HER ON LITTLE HOUSE GREAT FAMILY MOVIE!!!
Eric Mccormick was so handsome back then.
Wow, he really was. I almost didn't recognize him. He was nice looking later, but gorgeous here....& actually gorgeous now!
Love Patty Duke
It's an honor to see half pint all grown up 🎉
This was a good movie.
Two other Melissa Gilbert movies I would love to see/see again are Lookalike and Childhood Sweetheart? I wonder if you can find them anywhere?
They once both played Helen Keller
Rape is one of the most heinous act's that can be done to a person.
God punishes the one that destroys his innocent soul.
God bless all that have been violently abused.
I just read that Ashleigh Aston Moore (Megan) died some years back. I remember her from other roles too. She was so young, age 26. From pneumonia & bronchitis.
Jake lived as a friend all her life but never told her. Means he had no shame
Very good movie 🍿
Very touching movie.
Jake was a snake. Fooled his wife all his life too.
Who’s Jake?
@@Bhoneyb355 the boy who raped the her.
So many advertisement and you can't even skip it 😵
So many people are not using their brains here and missing the entire point of the film! Some of you pointed out that she should be grateful that she was adopted and just be thankful and happy...you really don't understand the whole reason she needs to find her blood parents? The film is very self explanatory. It's easy peasy to understand it, honest. If you actually pay attention then it will answer your questions.
Plus as an adult, if your "parents" told you that you were adopted, you'd be upset too and start to question your identity. Common sense people!!
please do you have this film in italian or spanish?
Far too many ads!
Blessings
Family of Strangers (TV Movie 1993) / 6.1
Julie must disclose her family's medical history before undergoing major surgery, but when she questions her family, she discovers that she was adopted; later she learns that she was conceived from rape.
Too many commercials. Had to give up.
Grate movie 😊
Great movie, despite the scenario.
A beautifully scripted, acted and directed film.
1:54:10 ***spoilers ahead*** Its sad she didn't want to go with her daughter! . I wonder why she didn't want to leave. I guess she loved her business/shop, the town. I'm glad she visited, though! That was a nice ending.
Is this movie is able to be watched in French Language. i want my biological father to be able to watch it.
Too many dang commercials
I've never seen a movie with Patty Duke in it that I didn't like ❤
These adds are cracking me up 😂😂😂😂😂
I want that George Martin CD.
I knew once she told the story about the dance that is was sues husband
I did too! I knew it was Jake. I just knew it!
@@juneberry1982 And to think, Beth was around Jake all those years, and he knew what he did to her. I know it's a movie, but it's creepy to think about.
@@Muirmaiden indeed!
Just out of curiosity, what led you to suspect it was Jake early on?
@@Muirmaiden because it's always the one the writer(s) want you to least expect.
48:23 most memorable part
RIP Patty 🙏❤️🙏
Please i would like this film , Do you have this film in spanish or italian.. I am from Perú and I live in Italy, thank you,
Over six commercials in a roll ! I will not be watching this channel again.
While its annoying to not be able to Skip them, I fast-forwarded them. Its also kinda fun to see commercials from yesteryear.
Yes... Î also do not understand.... Father are those Who adopte you... ❤