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My Name Is Bill W

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

First showing on network television forthis drama about the founder of Alcoholics Anonymous, starring James Woods JoBeth Williams James Garner
Bill Wilson was a man who had everything - a loving wife, good health, a promising career as a stockbroker. Then came the Depression, and a dizzying downward spiral into a state of almost perpetual drunkenness.
But a chance meeting with an alcoholic surgeon triggered a dramatic change of direction.
This film features an Emmy award-winning performance from James Woods.
Director Daniel Petrie 1989) ♦ FILM REVIEWS pages 69-76

Then Tales from the Quilt

Contributors

Unknown:
James Woods
Unknown:
Jobeth Williams
Unknown:
James Garner
Unknown:
Bill Wilson
Unknown:
James Woods.
Director:
Daniel Petrie
Bill Wilson:
James Woods
Lois Wilson:
Jobeth Williams
Dr Bob Smith:
James Garner
Ebby Thatcher:
Gary Sinise
Frank Shaw:
George Coe
Dr Burnham:
Fritz Weaver
Source: Radio Times

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