A blue-collar "Kramer vs. Kramer", this drama focuses on a family man's (Earl Holliman) adjustment after his wife of fifteen years (Carrie Snodgress) one day blurts out that she wants a divorce and leaves him to construct a new life. Airing on October 9th, 1979, The Solitary Man is also notable for being Michelle Pfeiffer's first movie. This transfer includes original TV commercials from its re-airing in 1985.