The Ballad of Andy Crocker

The Ballad of Andy Crocker is the title of a 1969 American made-for-television film which was first broadcast by ABC. The film tells the story of a young man's struggle to reclaim his life after fighting in the Vietnam War. Written by actor Stuart Margolin, the film is notable as being one of the very first films to deal with the subject matter of Vietnam veterans "coming home". It is also noted for its unusual casting, which placed a number of n... more

The Ballad of Andy Crocker is the title of a 1969 American made-for-television film which was first broadcast by ABC. The film tells the story of a young man's struggle to reclaim his life after fighting in the Vietnam War. Written by actor Stuart Margolin, the film is notable as being one of the very first films to deal with the subject matter of Vietnam veterans "coming home". It is also noted for its unusual casting, which placed a number of noted musical artists in key acting roles. Lee Majors, in his first lead acting role, stars as Andy Crocker, a soldier who is wounded in a gun battle in Vietnam. Awarded the Purple Heart, Crocker is sent home to Dallas, Texas where he reunites with his parents (played by Pat Hingle and Claudia Bryar). Crocker says that all that kept him going during the trials of Vietnam was his dreams of running a motorcycle racing track and marrying his sweetheart, Lisa (Joey Heatherton). Crocker, however, soon discovers that his friends and loved ones have... less