VALENTINE was an ABC-TV movie about the love affair between two senior citizens that takes an unexpected tragic turn. This warm and lovely romantic drama was special because it showcased a love affair between senior citizens, which you don't see a lot of anymore, but the main attraction of this movie when it premiered was that it marked the television debut of Broadway legend Mary Martin. Martin, who starred on Broadway in SOUTH PACIFIC, I DO! I DO!, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC and is the real-life mom of TV icon Larry Hagman, turns in a lovely performance here opposite Jack Albertson as a senior who experiences love and then learns of her terminal illness. I don't know if this one is available on DVD or not, but if it is, it is definitely worth seeing for a rare television performance by a show business legend.
