Getting Married is a 1978 American made-for-television romantic comedy film directed by Steven Hilliard Stern, written by John Hudock, and starring Richard Thomas, Bess Armstrong, and Mark Harmon. A man falls in love with a newscaster and attempts to win her heart before she weds another man.
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Plot
Michael Carboni, an associate director at a TV studio, falls in love with Kristine Lawrence, the station's newscaster. However, Kristy is due to be married in a week, and Michael has yet to reveal his feelings to her. Michael must find a way to get Kristine's affection and have her call off the wedding.
Cast
Richard Thomas as Michael Carboni
Bess Armstrong as Kristine Lawrence
Mark Harmon as Howard Lesser
Katherine Helmond as Vera Lesser
Van Johnson as Phil Lawrence
Audra Lindley as Catherine Lawrence
Fabian as Wayne Spanka
Mark Lenard as Mr. Bloom
James Chandler as Minister
Reception
Sherry Woods of The Miami Herald called it "a light-hearted piece of fluff". The Los Angeles Times praised the "bright dialogue and winning characterisations" but said "there's an underlying queasiness to the premise".
