Character Relationship Map: Adam

Characters

• John Walsh (played by Daniel J. Travanti) — protagonist
• Reve Walsh (played by JoBeth Williams) — supporting
• Gram Walsh (played by Martha Scott) — supporting
• Jay Howell (played by Richard Masur) — supporting
• Ray Mellette (played by Mason Adams) — supporting
• Joe Walsh (played by Paul Regina) — supporting
• Det. Jim Gibbons (played by John M. Jackson) — supporting
• Lt. Richard Hynds (played by Tony Frank) — supporting
• Congressman Clay Shaw (played by John Perry Edson) — supporting
• Adam Walsh (played by John Boston) — supporting
• Det. Jack Hoffman (played by Alex Harvey) — supporting
• Karen (played by Terri Gardner) — minor
• Kristin Cole Brown (played by Sharon Menzel) — minor
• Detectives' Secretary (played by Marina Astudillo) — minor
• Congressman James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (played by Rick Stokes) — minor
• Julie Patz (played by Robin Bradley) — minor
• Customer Service Woman (played by Judie Stephen) — minor
• Sen. Strom Thurmond (played by John Henry Faulk) — minor
• Det. Vincent Corrao (played by Robert Ginnaven) — minor
• Father Mike Conboy (played by Robert Shaw) — minor

Story Analysis

A television film tracing a child's tragedy into a national legislative movement.

Plot Progression

1. Broadcast Premiere & Public Appeal
2. Tragedy and Personal Toll
3. Legislative Battle & Advocacy
4. Legacy and National Change