They've Taken Our Children: The Chowchilla Kidnapping
They've Taken Our Children: The Chowchilla Kidnapping
| Air Date | Rating | Share | Against the Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, March 01, 1993 | 14.5 | 23 | 2 |
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- Season: 1992-93
- Network: ABC
- Genre: Drama
- Category: Movies
- Subject Matter: True Crime, Children/Teens
- Based On: Why Have They Taken Our Children written by J. Baugh,J.Mogan
- Misc.: Based On Book/Play
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Plot Synopsis
Based on the book by Jack Baugh & Jefferson Morgan. In 1976, Chowchilla, California, bus driver Ed Ray and a busload of children are kidnapped and buried alive by three delinquent teenagers demanding ransom money. Through the heroic efforts and calming presence of Mr. Ray, tragedy is averted.
Crew
- Ron Gilbert - Executive Producer
- Joel Fields - Executive Producer
- Leonard Hill - Executive Producer
- Ardythe Goergens - Co-Producer
- Bernadette Caulfield - Co-Producer
- Vern Gillum - Director
- David Eyre, Jr. - Writer
Production Company:
- Ron Gilbert Assoc., Joel Fields Prods., Leonard Hill Films.
Production Type:
- Independent
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