Quincy, M.E.: A Test for the Living (1978)
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No murder is committed nor autopsy performed in this episode, in which medical examiner Quincy (Jack Klugman) delves into psychology. The catalyst for the plot is Timmy Carson (David Hollander), a hyperactive seven-year-old with a severely limited attention span. Though Timmy has escaped from an institution for mentally retarded youngsters, Quincy is persuaded that the boy is actually suffering from a treatable form of autism. The problem now is to convince the authorities that the boy is not retarded--and to persuade Timmy's parents that the money needed to treat his autism will be worth spending. Featured in the guest cast is Lloyd Nolan, in real life the father of an autistic son, and a very young Tracey Gold as Timmy's sister. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Philip Abbott - Phillips
- Sam Groom - David Carson
- Henry Jones - Barnes
- Lloyd Nolan - Dr. Shuman
- Michelle Stacy - Cindy
- James Rosin - School Attendant
- Rolly Fanton - Woman Neighbor
- Cecil Reddick - Waiter
- Tracey Gold - Lisa Carson
- David Hollander - Timmy Carson
- William Mims - Dr. Blenham
- Kelly Jean Peters - Mrs. Carson
- Jonathan Segal - Jeff
- Sarah Gay Powell - Laura Green
- Gene Glazer - Off. Keefer
- Director(s):
- Ron Satlof
- Writer(s):
- Jack Klugman
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