In this 3-minute short, Debbie Reynolds appeals as a celebrity and as a mother to raise money for cancer research and patient care.
This film was shown in theaters that participated in collecting contributions from the audience for the Jimmy Fund at Children's Cancer Research Foundation in Boston, Mass. It was presented by the Variety Club of New England and The Boston Red Sox.
Although no production date appears on the film, Debbie Reynolds shows a photo of her two children, Carrie Fisher (b. 21 October 1956) and Todd Fisher (b. 24 February 1959). Based on the apparent ages of the children in that photo, it is reasonable to assume that this PSA was filmed around 1960.
This film was shown in theaters that participated in collecting contributions from the audience for the Jimmy Fund at Children's Cancer Research Foundation in Boston, Mass. It was presented by the Variety Club of New England and The Boston Red Sox.
Although no production date appears on the film, Debbie Reynolds shows a photo of her two children, Carrie Fisher (b. 21 October 1956) and Todd Fisher (b. 24 February 1959). Based on the apparent ages of the children in that photo, it is reasonable to assume that this PSA was filmed around 1960.