Alternately grim and funny expose of the "average" American family circa 1970. Eli Wallach & Julie Harris find out their darling teenage daughter is on drugs and their would-be rock star son knows way more about LSD than he should. Chaos ensues, doctors are consulted, and the neighbors prove to be as unhelpful as possible. Although Wallach's anger comes across as a bit grating, the performances are largely first-rate. Harris is excellent and the supporting cast includes Cloris Leachman, Rue McClanahan and Hal Holbrook.
Review of The People Next Door
