Free Country
Joseph and Anna Bresner were Lithuanian immigrants who came to New York City to live in 1909. Every episode opened with an octogenarian Joseph narrating an episode from his past when he and Anna were struggling to survive in a new country, new culture and new language. Sidney and Ida were the Bresners' friendly neighbors in Manhattan; Louis and Leo were also friends.
- 1978-1978
- 1 season
- ABC
- Comedy, Drama
Joseph and Anna Bresner were Lithuanian immigrants who came to New York City to live in 1909. Every episode opened with an octogenarian Joseph narrating an episode from his past when he and Anna were struggling to survive in a new country, new culture and new language. Sidney and Ida were the Bresners' friendly neighbors in Manhattan; Louis and Leo were also friends.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 1978
Episode 1
Anna's Arrival
Sat, Jun 24, 1978 30 mins
Rob Reiner is Joseph Bresner (elderly and younger version) in this comedy which traces the lives of a family of immigrants from the turn of the 20 century (early 1900s) to the present (1978) .
Episode 2
Anna's Adjustment
Sat, Jul 1, 1978 30 mins
After previously refusing to leave the apartment Anna ventures on into the neighborhood and scares her family by disappearing on the Lower East Side.
Episode 3
Citizenship
Sat, Jul 8, 1978 30 mins
Joseph worries he will be deported if he fails his citizenship test.
Episode 4
When Already?
Sat, Jul 15, 1978 30 mins
Amid intrusive questions from family and friends Joseph delays starting a family with Anna due to miscommunication.
Episode 5
Special Delivery
Sat, Jul 22, 1978 30 mins
Anna and Joseph argue about whether to have a midwife or doctor when their first child is born.