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Dec 5, 1981 · 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 the state of Missouri.
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- Drama
- Richard Michaels
- 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.
- Drama
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.
- Richard Michaels
- Fredric Lane
The Children Nobody Wanted. Single college student Tom Butterfield (Fredric Lehne) fights red tape to become a foster parent in Missouri.
- Drama
- Fredric Lehne, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matt Clark
- Richard Michaels
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 the state of Missouri.
- 100 min
Mar 23, 2024 · Drama 1981 1h 40m. 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 the state of Missouri.