A made-for-Cablevision remake of the 1955 Joshua Logan movie. Shown as "A Broadway On Showtime Production." A southern bell falls for a handsome drifter with no prospects, going against her parents' wishes to marry a rich businessman.
80's hottie Gregory Harrison served as both executive producer and star in the cable TV version of Picnic which aired on Showtime in 1986. Harrison is joined by an impressive supporting cast which included: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Rue McClanahan, Michael Learned, Dick Van Patten, Conchata Ferrell and Timothy Shelton as Alan.
Not sure if this television version every had a DVD release, but there is a fuzzy, but watchable VHS version in full on Youtube (HERE:) if anyone wants to take a look. Even blurry on Youtube, to me, Harrison is smoking hot, but the New York Times (below) didn't seem to agree...
'Mr. Harrison does not have the muscle-rippling physique required for Hal, whose sheer bulk keeps most of the women buzzing. Fortunately, Mr. Harrison still gives a sensitive performance as the stud who fears he is little more than a bum.'
NYTimes
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