Who starred in the Heidi movie that preempted the 1968 Raiders' game?

Aliesa

Hi, you can likely find your answer at the Internet Movie Database. I did a search on Heidi and came up with many listings. There is a 1968 TV movie which was distributed by CBS, but I am not sure if it was this version that pre-emtped the game, or a re-airing of the 1965 version. All cast details are included. Nov 17 00, 2:54 PM

McGruff

'The Heidi Bowl' - On Sunday, 17 Nov 1968, the NBC television network was scheduled to begin airing 'Heidi' at 7pm Eastern Standard Time, following coverage of an American Football League game between the New York Jets and the Oakland Raiders. The game ran long; however, with the Jets leading the Raiders, 32-to-29, NBC broke away to begin 'Heidi' on schedule. During the remaining minute of play, which was extended by penalties and timeouts, Oakland managed to score two touchdowns, and ended up beating New York, 43-to-32. Outraged football fans inundated NBC switchboards. The network expressed regret, saying it had intended to stay with the football game until it ended, and blaming a series of miscommunications for the gaffe. A result of this fiasco is that NFL television contracts require games to be televised in their entirety. Jennifer Edwards played Heidi, with Michael Redgrave, Maximilian Schell and Jean Simmons in major roles. Apr 16 04, 1:53 AM