Infirmities beset an aging widow (Olympia Dukakis), who fears becoming a burden to her children and losing her home. Janet: Lindsay Wagner. Henny: Jean Stapleton. Robert: Edward Herrmann. Richard: Ray Wise. Eric: Paul Scherrer. Arthur: George Hearn. Ruthie: Joan Leslie. Gladys: Amzie Strickland. Mrs. Friedan: Sheila Allen-Jones. Young Emily: Lulie Newcomb. Young Arthur: Steve Rogers.