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Jun 21, 1987 · Time Out for Dad: Directed by Harry Harris. With Dick Butkus, Sandy Faison, Harriet Nelson, Tricia Leigh Fisher. Retired football player suddenly finds himself a stay-at-home dad, when his wife decides to return to the workforce.
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- Drama, Family
- Harry Harris
- 1987-06-21
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Film Details. Also Known As. Kowalski Loves Ya, Kowalski's Way. Genre. Comedy. Release Date. 1987. Technical Specs. Duration. 60m. Synopsis. A story about a retired football player turned househusband. The production marks the return to television of Harriet Nelson, of "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet." Director. Harry Harris. Director. Cast.
- Harry Harris
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1987. 1h. Drama/Family. Cast. Dick Butkus (Dick Kowalski) Sandy Faison (Pam Kowalski) Harriet Nelson (Mary McLaughlin) Tricia Leigh Fisher (Shelley Kowalski) Missy Crider (Suzanne Kowalski) Johnny...
( 1987 ) Drama. Family. Retired football player suddenly finds himself a stay-at-home dad, when his wife decides to return to the workforce. Сast and Crew. Stars. Dick Butkus. Sandy Faison. Harriet Nelson. Tricia Leigh Fisher. Missy Crider. Johnny Galecki. Paul Shenar. Beah Richards. Sam Chew Jr. Jonathan Schmock. Full Cast. Director. Harry Harris.
Retired football player suddenly finds himself a stay-at-home dad, when his wife decides to return to the workforce. - IMDb
