Jim Bolton (played by David Janssen) is a protagonist in Generation.
Doris's father and an advertising executive. Initially alarmed by her choice to refuse medical care, he secretly arranges for Dr. Stan to intervene at the delivery, ultimately reconciling with Walter. Walter Owen (played by Pete Duel) appears in Generation.
A photographer and Doris's husband who rejects societal conformity and the medical establishment. He opposes professional intervention for the birth but eventually reaches a mutual accord with Jim.
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Characters
Jim Bolton
(played by David Janssen) — protagonist
Doris's father and an advertising executive. Initially alarmed by her choice to refuse medical care, he secretly arranges for Dr. Stan to intervene at the delivery, ultimately reconciling with Walter.
Walter Owen
(played by Pete Duel) — supporting
A photographer and Doris's husband who rejects societal conformity and the medical establishment. He opposes professional intervention for the birth but eventually reaches a mutual accord with Jim.
Key Relationships
Jim Bolton → Walter Owen
(Family Father-in-law)
Story Analysis
A clash of generations and ideologies centered around a high-stakes home childbirth.
