Fredric Lehne
Tom Butterfield
Search results
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
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 the state of Missouri.
- (255)
- Drama
- Richard Michaels
- 1981-12-05
Lehne's costar is Michelle Pfeiffer, on the threshold of bigger things. Tom Butterfield, the subject of The Children Nobody Wanted, died less than a year after this TV movie's debut. I wonderful real life movie, showing the difference one man can do.
The Children Nobody Wanted 1981 1h 37m Drama List Reviews 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
The Children Nobody Wanted (TV Movie 1981) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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.
