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Sixth and Main
Monica Cord is planning to write a book about the homeless. She observes the men who attend a rescue mission and shelter in downtown Los Angeles. Monica becomes intrigued by one particular derelict, a tall, quiet man known only as John Doe.
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Plot Summary
A respected, middle-aged attorney, married with two children, finds himself increasingly drawn to his new, young secretary. As their professional relationship deepens into something more personal, he grapples with the potential fallout for his career and family.
Critical Reception
Sixth and Main was a made-for-television drama that explored themes of infidelity and mid-life crisis. While it aimed for emotional depth, critical reception was generally mixed, with some acknowledging the strong performances of its lead actors while others found the narrative predictable and lacking in originality.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the earnest performances of Robert Reed and Patty Duke.
Criticized for a familiar and somewhat melodramatic storyline.
Noted as a competent, if uninspired, exploration of marital strife.
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Fun Fact
This television movie was an early example of a made-for-TV drama tackling the complexities of extramarital affairs during a time when such topics were less frequently explored on broadcast television.
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