Approved for 12+
Picnic
First airs on CBS 4/16/00 9-11pm ET/PT. Hal (James Brolin), a handsome drifter, arrives in Elgin, Kansas looking for his college chum, Alan Benson (Ben Caswell), a wealthy young man whom he plans to ask for a job. Hal encounters and befriends Millie (Chad Morgan), the outspoken younger sister of the town beauty, Madge Owens (Gretchen Mol). Madge is about to become engaged to Alan on this, the night of the annual town celebration.
Hal attends the festival picnic as Millie’s escort, but is undeniably drawn to Madge. When sparks ignite between them, they leave the picnic together in a car Alan has lent to Hal. Jealous, Alan accuses Hal of stealing the car and his girlfriend. When Hal returns the car, an undercurrent of resentment that dates back to their college days surfaces between them.
Flo (Bonnie Bedelia) the girls’ mother, pins all her hopes for the future on her beautiful daughter Madge and believes marrying Alan will be the girl’s one chance at financial security and happiness. Madge, desiring to marry for love, not security, finds herself drawn to Hal.