Adam: His Song Continues

Adam: His Song Continues is a 1986 television film. It is a sequel to the 1983 film Adam, about the real life murder of Adam Walsh.[1][2] The film was directed by Robert Markowitz and written by Oliver Hailey. The original film's cast reprised their roles, including Daniel J. Travanti as Adam's father John Walsh and JoBeth Williams as Adam's mother Reve. It premiered on NBC on October 10, 1986.[3]

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. John J. O'Conner of The New York Times criticized the film for having a weaker narrative and less accuracy than the first film.[3] A review from the Los Angeles Times praised it as a "real, honest and very heroic story".[4] Lenore Skenazy of Reason listed the film as one of the most influential "stranger danger" films.[5]

References

  1. ^ ""ADAM: HIS SONG CONTINUES," 9-11 p.m. Monday..." Los Angeles Times. September 28, 1986. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  2. ^ "TV REVIEWS : THE FALL TV SEASON : 'ADAM' REDUX; 'DESIGNING WOMEN'". Los Angeles Times. September 29, 1986. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "THE STORY 'ADAM' CONTINUES (Published 1986)". The New York Times. September 29, 1986. Archived from the original on May 23, 2025. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  4. ^ "I watched "Adam: His Song Continues" despite..." Los Angeles Times. October 19, 1986. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
  5. ^ Skenazy, Lenore (January 24, 2017). "4 Movies That Gave America Its Stranger Danger Panic". Reason.com. Retrieved January 27, 2026.
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