BLACK MARKET BABY (ABC-TVM 10/7/77) Linda Purl, Desi Arnaz, Jr., Jessica Walter, Bill Bixby, David Doyle, Tom Bosley, Annie Potts, Lucille Benson

When Anne Macarino (Linda Purl), a young college girl becomes pregnant, she and the baby's father Steve Aletti (Desi Arnaz, Jr.) are targeted by a black-market adoption ring that is out to get their baby.

In this gripping made-for-TV drama, Black Market Baby dives into the emotional and controversial world of illegal adoptions. This powerful film tells the story of a young, unwed mother-to-be, who, caught in a desperate situation, decides to give her unborn child up for adoption. But as she enters the underground world of black-market adoptions, she soon discovers a system rife with manipulation, greed, and exploitation.

Linda Purl shines as the vulnerable yet determined protagonist, Anne, while Jessica Walter delivers a chilling performance as Louise Carmino, the calculating adoption broker.

As she struggles to find a safe and loving home for her baby, Anne is forced to confront the dark side of adoption and the heartbreaking choices no parent should ever have to make.

Also starring: Bill Bixby, David Doyle, Tom Bosley, Annie Potts, and Lucille Benson. 

Black Market Baby is a haunting exploration of the lengths people will go for love, security, and hope. Originally aired in 1977, this movie remains a relevant and thought-provoking drama about the value of life, family, and the moral complexities of adoption.

1 hr 36 min