The Phantom of the Open Hearth (1976)
Overview
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.
Cast
James Broderick
Mr. Parker
Jean Shepherd
Narrator / Ralph Parker (as a man)
Michael Stein
Steelmill Worker
Roberta Wallach
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