The Thanksgiving Promise

The Thanksgiving Promise is a 1986 American drama television film starring and directed by Beau Bridges, based on the 1983 young adult novel Chester, I Love You by Blaine Yorgason and Brenton Yorgason. It was produced by Walt Disney Television, and originally aired November 23, 1986 as a presentation of The Disney Sunday Movie on ABC.[1]

The Thanksgiving Promise
GenreDrama
Based on
Chester, I Love You
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Written by
  • Glen L. Anderson
  • Peter N. Johnson
  • Blaine Yorgason
  • Craig Holyoak
Directed byBeau Bridges
Starring
Music byBruce Broughton
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerMel Ferrer
ProducerMark H. Ovitz
CinematographyFred J. Koenekamp
EditorJames T. Heckert
Running time90 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseNovember 23, 1986 (1986-11-23)

Plot

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Travis Tilby leaps into action when neighbor Stewart Larson asks him to mind an ailing goose slated to be part of Thanksgiving dinner. A gentle animal lover, Travis dotes on the bird, feeding it by hand and speaking to it in soothing tones. However, as Thanksgiving nears, Travis has second thoughts about seeing the bird slaughtered, and he appeals to his father, Hank, and others in the community for help in saving the goose.

Cast

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References

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  1. ^ Cotter, Bill (1997). The Wonderful World of Disney Television. Hyperion Books. pp. 165–166, 548. ISBN 0-7868-6359-5.
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