Story Structure — 3 Plot Phases

The reference identifies the title, year, country, and television-drama format. It also lists the four credited characters.

Film Identification — The reference identifies Forever as a 1978 American made-for-television romantic drama. Characters: Katherine Danziger, Michael Wagner, Artie Lewin, Sybil Davidson Location: United States
Character Credits — The reference credits four named characters and identifies their performers. Characters: Katherine Danziger, Michael Wagner, Artie Lewin, Sybil Davidson Location: Production credits

The available information states that the film is based on Forever.... The cast information connects the listed characters with the production.

Novel Adaptation — The film is described as being based on the novel Forever.... Location: Source material

The reference records the CBS premiere date. It also identifies Lake Tahoe and Mill Valley as filming locations.

Television Premiere — The film premiered on CBS on January 6, 1978. Location: CBS
Filming Locations — Production filming took place at Lake Tahoe and Mill Valley. Location: Lake Tahoe and Mill Valley

Story Breakdown

Film Identity — The production is identified as a 1978 American made-for-television romantic drama.
- Television Drama — The reference classifies the film as a made-for-television romantic drama.
- American Production — The reference identifies the film as American.
Character Credits — Four named characters are included in the supplied cast information.
- Katherine Danziger — Katherine Danziger is listed as a character played by Stephanie Zimbalist.
- Michael Wagner — Michael Wagner is listed as a character played by Dean Butler.
Supporting Credits — The supplied cast list also includes Artie Lewin and Sybil Davidson.
- Artie Lewin — Artie Lewin is listed as a character played by John Friedrich.
- Sybil Davidson — Sybil Davidson is listed as a character played by Diana Scarwid.
Literary Source — The reference states that the film is based on the novel Forever....
- Novel Adaptation — The film is explicitly described as an adaptation.
- Forever Source — The cited source title is Forever....
Broadcast Premiere — The film premiered on CBS on January 6, 1978.
- CBS Broadcast — CBS is identified as the premiere broadcaster.
- January Premiere — The premiere date is January 6, 1978.
Filming Locations — Production filming is reported to have taken place at two named locations.
- Lake Tahoe — Lake Tahoe is listed as a filming location.
- Mill Valley — Mill Valley is listed as a filming location.