Portrait of Mrs. Campbell

what happens

The women in Naval officer, Neil Campbell's life do not get along. His mother Marian and his pregnant wife April seem to be competing fir his love. After he goes out to sea, Monica enters their life as an artist commissioned to paint a ""portrait of Mrs. Campbell"". We learn that Marian is desperately in need of a bone marrow transplant and Neil cannot return home from sea. As the situation worsens, April volunteers to donate marrow despite her pregnancy. At this point we come to know the secret that Marian has been hiding for entire life, that she has a mentally challenged son, Tommy, who has been raised in facilities all of his life. Although Marian has always loved and cared for her son, she was encouraged by her parents to give him up as punishment for the sinful behavior that conceived him. As Marian's health worsens, Tommy emerges as the only viable bone marrow donor and, with the help of Andrew, the operation is arranged and is successful. April gives birth to a healthy b

who made it

directed

Victor Lobl

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• John Dye as Andrew
• Gabrielle Carteris as April Campbell
• Vince Grant as Lt. Cmdr. Neil Campbell
• Linda Gray as Marian Campbell