David’s Mother

Kirstie Alley and Michael Goorjian both won Emmy awards for their performances in this drama about a devoted single mother and her autistic son., As a result of her dedication and determination to care for her autistic son, David’s mother alienates everyone else in her life. It isn’t until she gets involved in a new relationship that she is able to see how she can best help David., Based on a true story. Kirstie Alley and Michael Goorjian both won Emmy awards for their performances in this drama about a devoted single mother and her autistic son. Stockard Channing also stars, Kirstie Alley turns in a complex portrayal of an embattled single parent, whose devotion to her autistic teenage son (Michael Goorjian) is taking an emotional toll. John: Sam Waterston. Bea: Stockard Channing. Gladys: Phylicia Rashad. Philip: Chris Sarandon. David (as a preteen): Steve Ivany, who is autistic. Based on Bob Randall’s 1989 play. Robert Allan Ackerman directed., Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago…, Kirstie Alley earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in this moving made-for-TV drama. She plays Sally Goodson, the devoted mother of autistic child David. Abandoned by her husband years before, Sally has sacrificed much for her son but has felt it in his best interest. One of the key things she accomplished was keeping her son out of the institution that the government feels is in his best interest. Unfortunately, she could not avoid “the System” forever and when a well-meaning social worker learns that the boy is still in Sally’s care, a heated battle ensues., Based on a true story. Kirstie Alley and Michael Goorjian both won Emmy awards for their performances in this drama about a devoted single mother and her autistic son.