In Search of America 1971
Michael (Jeff Bridges) quits college to find himself and persuades his parents (Carl Betz, Vera Miles) and Grandma (Ruth McDevitt) to join a cross‑country road trip in a refurbished Greyhound bus. Their picaresque journey introduces a host of colorful characters. The made‑for‑TV film ends on an ambiguous note, hinting at a possible series, and first aired March 23 1971.
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Ruth McDevitt
Grandma Rose
Jeff Bridges
Mike Olson
Tyne Daly
Anne
Glynn Turman
Bodhi
Vera Miles
Jenny Olson
Tom Baker
Doctor
Howard Duff
Ray Chandler
Sal Mineo
Nick
Paul Jabara
Soundman
Michael Anderson Jr.
J.J.
Kim Hunter
Cora Chandler
George D. Wallace
Clarence
Ken Sylk
Skipper
Renne Jarrett
Kathy
Jeff Siggins
Announcer
Carl Betz
Ben Olson
James Gavin
Helicopter Pilot
Mary Gail Hobbs
Claire
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