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When Mom and Dad Break Up (1987) | Slate

When Mom and Dad Break Up

Hosted by Alan Thicke, this video guide is to help comfort and guide children through the topic of divorce.

Released: 1987
Runtime: 32m
Rated: NR

Direction and writing

Rick HauserWriter

Ron KantorDirector

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Cast

Alan ThickeHimself
Lou ScheimerOrko

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