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Dec 5, 1981 · The Children Nobody Wanted: Directed by Richard Michaels. With Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark, Noble Willingham. Based on the true story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in ...
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- Drama
- Richard Michaels
- 1981-12-05
Network. CBS. Release. December 5, 1981. ( 1981-12-05) The Children Nobody Wanted is a 1981 American made-for-television drama film based on the true story of child advocate Tom Butterfield (1940–1982), the youngest bachelor to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri, and his creation of the Butterfield Ranch.
- Lee Hutson
- Blatt-Singer Productions, Warner Bros. Television
Film Details. Notes. Brief Synopsis. Read More. The true-life story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide a family life for homeless youngsters, becoming not only the first bachelor but also the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri. It was filmed in Marshall, Missouri, where his story continues to.
Summarize this article for a 10 year old. The Children Nobody Wanted is a 1981 American made-for-television drama film based on the true story of child advocate Tom Butterfield (1940–1982), the youngest bachelor to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri, and his creation of the Butterfield Ranch.