The Retrievers is a 2001 television film starring Robert Hays, Mel Harris, Alan Rachins, Alana Austin, Taylor Emerson, Betty White and Robert Wagner. It was directed by Paul Schneider and written by Larry Ketron.
Plot
A family adopts a stray golden retriever, Pilot, who gives birth to puppies. Though the family grow close, they decide to give the puppies away after weaning. However, Pilot is determined to recover them.[1][better source needed]
Cast
- Robert Hays as Tom Lowry
- Mel Harris as Karen Lowry
- Alana Austin as Liz Lowry
- Taylor Emerson as Widdy Lowry
- Alan Rachins as Ed
- Betty White as Mrs. Krisper
- Robert Wagner as Durham Haysworth
- Kurt Johnson as Marcel
Reception
The film achieved a rating of 1.89 million, a record for Animal Planet.[2][3]
References
- ^ "The Retrievers". www.amazon.com. 7 May 2003. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ^ Dempsey, John (2001-08-02). "'Retrievers' fetches net's highest rating". Variety. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
- ^ Tomashoff, Craig (2001-12-02). "TELEVISION/RADIO; In Cable's Niches, Drama Is Gaining on Real Life (Published 2001)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-01-16.
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