Ranked #12 of 15 in Season 4•−0.6 vs season avg
Flag Purdy, a 'man of many principles', must learn the hard lesson of compromisation in order to keep his wife and children. The 'final straw' comes when the family bring a Christmas tree into his house.
Neal Miller
Writer
Gwen Arner
Director
John D. Weaver
Short Story
Nancy Miller
Writer
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"A Matter of Principle" is episode 2 of American Playhouse season 4. It scored 6.9/10 from 89 votes, ranking #12 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Gwen Arner and written by Neal Miller, Nancy Miller, it aired on December 3, 1984.