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American Playhouse•Season 9•Episode 6

Andre's Mother

4.0/10 · 3 votesMar 7, 199048 min

Ranked #5 of 5 in Season 9•−2.7 vs season avg

Katherine Gerard has lost her son Andre to AIDS. At his memorial service, we follow Katherine confronting the death of her son, the anguish of his lover Cal Porter, and, in flashbacks, the key moments of denial and miscommunication with those closest to her.

Directed byDeborah Reinisch

Written byTerrence McNally

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The Wizard of Loneliness

Zora Is My Name!

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Episode Summary

"Andre's Mother" is episode 6 of American Playhouse season 9. It scored 4.0/10 from 3 votes, ranking #5 of 5 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Deborah Reinisch and written by Terrence McNally, it aired on March 7, 1990.

Next: E7 · The Wash Best of Season 9