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The Comeback Kid is a 1980 American made-for-television romantic comedy sports film starring John Ritter, Susan Dey and Doug McKeon which was broadcast on ABC on April 11, 1980.
- Joe S. Landon
- ABC Circle Films
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Apr 11, 1980 · The Comeback Kid: Directed by Peter Levin. With John Ritter, Susan Dey, Doug McKeon, James Gregory. A down and out former minor league ballplayer finds romance and a renewed zest for life when he takes a job coaching a group of underprivileged kids.
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- Comedy, Romance, Sport
- Peter Levin
- 1980-04-11
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Overview. A down-on his-luck baseball pitcher finds a new set of rewards coaching a gang of underprivileged youngsters and romancing a career-oriented playground supervisor who, against her better judgment, put the kids in his charge. Peter Levin. Director. Joe S. Landon. Writer.
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