FIGHT FOR LIFE (ABC-TVM 3/23/87)

Patty Duke is Shirley Abrahms, the wife of Ohio optometrist Dr. Bernard Abrahms (Jerry Lewis) whose 6 year old daughter suffers from a rare form of epilepsy, which is best treated by a drug awaiting approval from the Food and Drug Administration. By being forced to fly to England to obtain the medication, the Abrahms use the media to highlight its demand and affect the FDA decision on American use. Film also stars Morgan Freeman and Barry Morse. (Full Screen, 94 min)