

The Phone Call
1977-01-01 · 24 min · ★ 7.3
Scott starts work at a drive-in burger and ice cream restaurant when his paper route proves inadequate to raise the money he needs for a mail order karate course. He has determined that this course will help him gain the self-confidence he needs to get up the courage to call and ask Pam out to see a movie. Although at first just commenting on his mistakes, Becky, a co-worker, offers to help him make the crucial phone call. In the process Scott offers insights about how Joe is abusive in his relationship with Becky.
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- Directors
- Douglas G. Johnson
- Production companies
- Brigham Young University, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Countries
- United States of America
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- Released
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