Originally written in 1970, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lanford Wilson's play Lemon Sky was brought to television by way of PBS'
American Playhouse anthology. Based loosely on Wilson's own experiences, the story concerns a 17-year-old boy (
Kevin Bacon) who hasn't seen his father in a dozen years. Utilizing a complex flashback-flash forward technique, the protagonist recalls his six-month stay with his dad (
Tom Atkins) and dad's second wife (
Lindsay Crouse). Featured in the cast is Bacon's actress wife
Kyra Sedgwick, here playing his half-sister. Lemon Sky premiered February 10, 1988. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide