Harry (played by John Heard) is a protagonist in Between the Lines.
Disenchanted lead reporter at The Back Bay Mainline. Struggles with career disillusionment and his on-and-off romantic involvement with photographer Abbie. After being fired by the incoming corporate management, he briefly fantasies about violence but ultimately reconciles with Abbie at a bar. Abbie (played by Lindsay Crouse) appears in Between the Lines.
Talented staff photographer maintaining an on-and-off romantic relationship with Harry Lucas. She rejects his romantic declaration but later reconciles with him at a bar after his termination. Max (played by Jeff Goldblum) appears in Between the Lines.
Flaky music critic at the newspaper. Assists Harry and Abbie in intercepting David after the cub reporter gets beaten up by hired goons. Later left alone at a bar where he successfully con a stranger into buying him a drink. David (played by Bruno Kirby) appears in Between the Lines.
Inexperienced and eager cub reporter who commutes by bicycle. Drives himself to pursue a high-risk story by interviewing a shady record producer, resulting in him being beaten by hired thugs before being rescued by his colleagues. Laura (played by Gwen Welles) appears in Between the Lines.
Founding reporter living with self-absorbed author Michael. After a party where he ignores her, she spends the night at Harry's house. Ultimately decides to abandon her own career to accompany Michael to New York despite her reservations. Lynn (played by Jill Eikenberry) appears in Between the Lines.
Kind-hearted and dedicated office administrator at the newspaper. She is the first staff member to resign upon learning of the impending corporate acquisition. Michael (played by Stephen Collins) appears in Between the Lines.
Pretentious writer and author who plans to relocate to New York using proceeds from his upcoming book. His self-absorbed behavior and consistent neglect of Laura drive their relationship drama and her ultimate decision to follow him. Frank (played by Jon Korkes) appears in Between the Lines.
Beleaguered editor-in-chief of the newspaper. He faces pressure from the incoming corporate buyer, Roy Walsh, who explicitly instructs him to fire Harry Lucas.
Between the Lines (1977) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Harry
(played by John Heard) — protagonist
Disenchanted lead reporter at The Back Bay Mainline. Struggles with career disillusionment and his on-and-off romantic involvement with photographer Abbie. After being fired by the incoming corporate...
Abbie
(played by Lindsay Crouse) — supporting
Talented staff photographer maintaining an on-and-off romantic relationship with Harry Lucas. She rejects his romantic declaration but later reconciles with him at a bar after his termination.
Max
(played by Jeff Goldblum) — supporting
Flaky music critic at the newspaper. Assists Harry and Abbie in intercepting David after the cub reporter gets beaten up by hired goons. Later left alone at a bar where he successfully con a stranger...
David
(played by Bruno Kirby) — supporting
Inexperienced and eager cub reporter who commutes by bicycle. Drives himself to pursue a high-risk story by interviewing a shady record producer, resulting in him being beaten by hired thugs before be...
Laura
(played by Gwen Welles) — supporting
Founding reporter living with self-absorbed author Michael. After a party where he ignores her, she spends the night at Harry's house. Ultimately decides to abandon her own career to accompany Michael...
Lynn
(played by Jill Eikenberry) — supporting
Kind-hearted and dedicated office administrator at the newspaper. She is the first staff member to resign upon learning of the impending corporate acquisition.
Michael
(played by Stephen Collins) — supporting
Pretentious writer and author who plans to relocate to New York using proceeds from his upcoming book. His self-absorbed behavior and consistent neglect of Laura drive their relationship drama and her...
Frank
(played by Jon Korkes) — supporting
Beleaguered editor-in-chief of the newspaper. He faces pressure from the incoming corporate buyer, Roy Walsh, who explicitly instructs him to fire Harry Lucas.
Key Relationships
Lynn → Harry
(Social Colleague)
Max → Abbie
(Social Colleague)
Max → Harry
(Social Colleague)
Lynn → Frank
(Professional Colleague)
David → Abbie
(Alliance Teammate)
David → Harry
(Alliance Teammate)
David → Max
(Alliance Teammate)
Harry → Frank
(Professional Subordinate)
Laura → Michael
(Romantic Cohabitants)
Harry → Abbie
(Romantic Lovers)
Story Analysis
An alternative newspaper team navigates corporate takeover and personal turmoil.
