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When Grace comes to live with her daughter and son-in-law, she is eager to find a way to be useful in the community. She loves to read stories to children, and decides to read one on public access television. The response is so strong that a large company hears about it and offers her a television series. Her life becomes complicated as she is forced to make some serious decisions. Through it all, Grace is able to help a young mother realize that time is the most valuable gift she could give to her daughter.

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Top billed cast

Jessica TandyGrace McQueen
Stephanie ZimbalistJulie Pollard
Lisa JakubAlexandra Pollard
Chris GartinScott
Tandy CronynMeg
Richard MasurNorm Denton
Ed Begley Jr.Otis
Luis ÁvalosMr. Riley
Andre Rosey BrownSecurity Guard
Charles ChampionLarry Freeman

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