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'''''Heartsounds''''' is an American [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] [[television film]] directed by [[Glenn Jordan]] and written by [[Fay Kanin]], based on the book ''Heartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss'' by Martha Weinman Lear. It stars [[Mary Tyler Moore]] and [[James Garner]], with [[Sam Wanamaker]], [[Wendy Crewson]], David Gardner, and [[Carl Marotte]] in supporting roles. Produced by [[ELP Communications|Embassy Television]], the film premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on September 30, 1984, as part of the anthology series ''[[ABC Theater]]''.
'''''Heartsounds''''' is an American [[Drama (film and television)|drama]] [[television film]] directed by [[Glenn Jordan]] and written by [[Fay Kanin]], based on the book ''Heartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss'' by Martha Weinman Lear. It stars [[Mary Tyler Moore]] and [[James Garner]], with [[Sam Wanamaker]], [[Wendy Crewson]], [[David Gardner (actor)|David Gardner]], and [[Carl Marotte]] in supporting roles. Produced by [[ELP Communications|Embassy Television]], the film premiered on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] on September 30, 1984, as part of the anthology series ''[[ABC Theater]]''.


''Heartsounds'' received three [[Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Award]] nominations: [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie|Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special]], [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Outstanding Lead Actor]] for Garner, and [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Outstanding Lead Actress]] for Moore.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.emmys.com/shows/heartsounds-abc-theater-presentation|title=Heartsounds An ABC Theater Presentation|website=[[Academy of Television Arts & Sciences|Television Academy]]|access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref> Garner was also nominated for a [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] for his performance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.goldenglobes.com/tv-show/heartsounds|title=Heartsounds|website=[[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globes]]|access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref> The film was honored with the [[Peabody Awards|Peabody Award]] to ''ABC Theater''.<ref name="peabodyawards">{{cite web|url=https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/heartsounds/|title=Heartsounds|website=[[Peabody Awards|The Peabody Awards]]|access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref>
''Heartsounds'' received three [[Primetime Emmy Awards|Primetime Emmy Award]] nominations: [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie|Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special]], [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Outstanding Lead Actor]] for Garner, and [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Outstanding Lead Actress]] for Moore. The film was honored with the [[Peabody Awards|Peabody Award]] to ''ABC Theater'', while Garner was also nominated for a [[Golden Globe Awards|Golden Globe Award]] for his performance.


==Plot==
==Plot==
New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which does not seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body his own mortal fears.
New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which does not seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* [[Sam Wanamaker]] as Moe Silverman
* [[Sam Wanamaker]] as Moe Silverman
* [[Wendy Crewson]] as Judy
* [[Wendy Crewson]] as Judy
* David Gardner as Barney Knapp
* [[David Gardner (actor)|David Gardner]] as Barney Knapp
* [[Carl Marotte]] as Michael
* [[Carl Marotte]] as Michael
* Wayne Best as Intern, Lover
* Wayne Best as Intern, Lover
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* Jimmy Williams as Carl (as Jim Williams)
* Jimmy Williams as Carl (as Jim Williams)
* George E. Zeeman as Dr. Gross (as George Zeeman)
* George E. Zeeman as Dr. Gross (as George Zeeman)

== Production ==
Veteran television producer [[Norman Lear]], who was Harold Lear's cousin, produced the film, initially offering the lead role to [[Paul Newman]] in anticipation of a theatrical release. Uneasy about the prospect of portraying an infirm and moribund character, Newman declined to participate.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-12-27 |title=The Garnering of America The Hollywood Maverick Steps Out of Character For a Serious Drama |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1984/09/27/the-garnering-of-america-the-hollywood-maverick-steps-out-of-character-for-a-serious-drama/4a94ba5c-9300-4584-a901-df1179d833ad/ |access-date=2024-04-04 |work=Washington Post |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> Garner, however, had been in and out of hospitals from the age of five and had no reservations about accepting the role.

According to ''[[The Washington Post]]'', author Martha Weinman Lear said: "I'm thrilled by the casting" and "I'm extremely lucky to have landed in the care of all these people… The screenplay is incredibly faithful to the spirit and substance of the book."<ref>{{cite news |last=Hill |first=Michael E. |date=September 30, 1984 |title=HEARTSOUNDS'/A Loving Wife's Account of Her Husband's Dying |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/tv/1984/09/30/heartsoundsa-loving-wifes-account-of-her-husbands-dying/c6e204f3-613c-4d41-9d20-630c9684dd21/ |access-date=January 9, 2023 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
===Critical response===
===Critical response===
''[[The New York Times]]''{{'}} television critic [[John J. O'Connor (journalist)|John J. O'Connor]] wrote that "the film packs something of the wallop of a powerful and unblinking documentary" and lauded the performances of Moore and Garner.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/30/arts/tv-view-heartsounds-takes-an-unblinking-look-at-doctors.html|title=TV VIEW; 'HEARTSOUNDS' TAKES AN UNBLINKING LOOK AT DOCTORS|last=O'Connor|first=John J.|date=September 30, 1984|website=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref> According to ''[[The Washington Post]]'', author Martha Weinman Lear said: "I'm thrilled by the casting" and "I'm extremely lucky to have landed in the care of all these people… The screenplay is incredibly faithful to the spirit and substance of the book."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/tv/1984/09/30/heartsoundsa-loving-wifes-account-of-her-husbands-dying/c6e204f3-613c-4d41-9d20-630c9684dd21/|title=HEARTSOUNDS'/A Loving Wife's Account of Her Husband's Dying|last=Hill|first=Michael E.|date=September 30, 1984|website=[[The Washington Post]]|access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref> The [[Peabody Awards]] noted that "both Moore and Garner turn in captivating performances and take full advantage of a lean and emotionally powerful script."<ref name="peabodyawards"/>
''[[The New York Times]]''{{'}} television critic [[John J. O'Connor (journalist)|John J. O'Connor]] wrote that "the film packs something of the wallop of a powerful and unblinking documentary" and lauded the performances of Moore and Garner.<ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1984/09/30/arts/tv-view-heartsounds-takes-an-unblinking-look-at-doctors.html|title=TV VIEW; 'HEARTSOUNDS' TAKES AN UNBLINKING LOOK AT DOCTORS|last=O'Connor|first=John J.|date=September 30, 1984|website=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref> The [[Peabody Awards]] noted that "both Moore and Garner turn in captivating performances and take full advantage of a lean and emotionally powerful script."<ref name="peabodyawards">{{cite web|url=https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/heartsounds/|title=Heartsounds|website=[[Peabody Awards|The Peabody Awards]]|access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref>

In the wake of his "frighteningly convincing"<ref name=":0" /> performance, Garner was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe.


===Accolades===
===Accolades===
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| [[List of Peabody Award winners (1980–1989)#1984|45th Peabody Awards]]
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| [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie|Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special]]
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Heartsounds
Based onHeartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss
by Martha Weinman Lear
Written byFay Kanin
Directed byGlenn Jordan
Starring
ComposerLeonard Rosenman
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerNorman Lear
Producers
CinematographyRichard Ciupka
EditorJohn Wright
Running time128 minutes
Production companyEmbassy Television
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseSeptember 30, 1984 (1984-09-30)

Heartsounds is an American drama television film directed by Glenn Jordan and written by Fay Kanin, based on the book Heartsounds: The Story of a Love and Loss by Martha Weinman Lear. It stars Mary Tyler Moore and James Garner, with Sam Wanamaker, Wendy Crewson, David Gardner, and Carl Marotte in supporting roles. Produced by Embassy Television, the film premiered on ABC on September 30, 1984, as part of the anthology series ABC Theater.

Heartsounds received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations: Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special, Outstanding Lead Actor for Garner, and Outstanding Lead Actress for Moore. The film was honored with the Peabody Award to ABC Theater, while Garner was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.

Plot

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New York urologist Harold Lear gets a taste of his own medicine when he suffers a heart attack and is confronted with a medical institution which does not seem equipped to help. Wife Martha steps in to fight the system and get a measure of service and compassion. Ultimately the greatest battle is not waged against the medical profession, however, but against Lear's own failing body and his own mortal fears.

Cast

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  • Mary Tyler Moore as Martha Weinman Lear
  • James Garner as Harold Lear
  • Sam Wanamaker as Moe Silverman
  • Wendy Crewson as Judy
  • David Gardner as Barney Knapp
  • Carl Marotte as Michael
  • Wayne Best as Intern, Lover
  • Anthony Bishop as Proprietor
  • David Bolt as Psychoanalyst
  • David Clement as Dr. Bell
  • Beverly Cooper as Nurse Lark
  • Eve Crawford as Ruth Nathanson
  • Sandy Crawley as Chief Resident
  • Marvin Goldhar as Mr. Weinman
  • Lynne Gorman as Mrs. Bailey
  • Patricia Hamilton as Flo
  • Tom Harvey as Walter Simon
  • Meg Hogarth as Estelle
  • Cec Linder as Dr. Lorber
  • Doris Petrie as Mrs. Weinman
  • Steve Petrie as Chet
  • Maida Rogerson as Annie
  • Michael J. Reynolds as Dr. Roberts
  • Françoise Vallée as The Neurologist
  • Paul Vincent as Fred, The Doorman
  • Jimmy Williams as Carl (as Jim Williams)
  • George E. Zeeman as Dr. Gross (as George Zeeman)

Production

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Veteran television producer Norman Lear, who was Harold Lear's cousin, produced the film, initially offering the lead role to Paul Newman in anticipation of a theatrical release. Uneasy about the prospect of portraying an infirm and moribund character, Newman declined to participate.[1] Garner, however, had been in and out of hospitals from the age of five and had no reservations about accepting the role.

According to The Washington Post, author Martha Weinman Lear said: "I'm thrilled by the casting" and "I'm extremely lucky to have landed in the care of all these people… The screenplay is incredibly faithful to the spirit and substance of the book."[2]

Reception

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Critical response

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The New York Times' television critic John J. O'Connor wrote that "the film packs something of the wallop of a powerful and unblinking documentary" and lauded the performances of Moore and Garner.[3] The Peabody Awards noted that "both Moore and Garner turn in captivating performances and take full advantage of a lean and emotionally powerful script."[4]

In the wake of his "frighteningly convincing"[3] performance, Garner was nominated for an Emmy and a Golden Globe.

Accolades

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Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
1985 42nd Golden Globe Awards Best Actor in a Miniseries or Television Film James Garner Nominated [5]
45th Peabody Awards ABC Won [4]
1st TCA Awards Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials Heartsounds Nominated
37th Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special Norman Lear
Fay Kanin
Fern Field 		Nominated [6]
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special James Garner Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special Mary Tyler Moore Nominated
1st Artios Awards Outstanding Achievement in Mini-Series or Movie of the Week Casting Eve Brandstein Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "The Garnering of America The Hollywood Maverick Steps Out of Character For a Serious Drama". Washington Post. 2023-12-27. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
  2. ^ Hill, Michael E. (September 30, 1984). "HEARTSOUNDS'/A Loving Wife's Account of Her Husband's Dying". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  3. ^ a b O'Connor, John J. (September 30, 1984). "TV VIEW; 'HEARTSOUNDS' TAKES AN UNBLINKING LOOK AT DOCTORS". The New York Times. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Heartsounds". The Peabody Awards. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  5. ^ "Heartsounds". Golden Globes. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
  6. ^ "Heartsounds An ABC Theater Presentation". Television Academy. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
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