Jim Bryant (played by Tim O'Connor) is a protagonist in State Fair.
Karen (played by Julie Cobb) appears in State Fair.
Recently separated daughter who returns to the family home with her young son. She reunites with a former classmate at the state fair and begins a new romance. Tommy (played by Jeff Cotler) appears in State Fair.
Karen's young son who accompanies her to the family home and misses his absent father. Bobbie Jean Shaw (played by Linda Purl) appears in State Fair.
Fellow talent contest competitor who aims for a country music career in Nashville. She develops a relationship with Wayne but may be manipulating him to advance her own musical ambitions.
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Characters
Jim Bryant
(played by Tim O'Connor) — protagonist
Karen
(played by Julie Cobb) — supporting
Recently separated daughter who returns to the family home with her young son. She reunites with a former classmate at the state fair and begins a new romance.
Tommy
(played by Jeff Cotler) — supporting
Karen's young son who accompanies her to the family home and misses his absent father.
Bobbie Jean Shaw
(played by Linda Purl) — supporting
Fellow talent contest competitor who aims for a country music career in Nashville. She develops a relationship with Wayne but may be manipulating him to advance her own musical ambitions.
Key Relationships
Jim Bryant → Bobbie Jean Shaw
(Social Fair Attendee)
Karen → Bobbie Jean Shaw
(Social Fair Acquaintance)
Jim Bryant → Tommy
(Family Grandfather)
Karen → Tommy
(Family Mother)
Jim Bryant → Karen
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A family's journey to the Iowa State Fair catalyzes personal growth, romantic exploration, and emotional healing.