---
title: "When She Was Bad..."
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/when-she-was-bad-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 435493
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# When She Was Bad... (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/when-she-was-bad-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

When She Was Bad... is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Ladd Productions, Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stay‑at‑home mom’s hidden rage threatens her family."

### Why Watch
- Compelling look at parental stress
- Strong central performance
- Period TV‑movie atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- 1970s TV production limits
- Heavy emotional subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with anger and self‑harm themes, best for mature viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: intense, psychological, domestic, drama

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/when-she-was-bad-1979#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Peter H. Hunt
- **Networks / Studios**: Ladd Productions, Henry Jaffe Enterprises Inc.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cheryl Ladd** as *Betina 'Teeny' Morgan*
- **Robert Urich** as *Bob Morgan*
- **Eileen Brennan** as *Mary Jensen*
- **Dabney Coleman** as *Jack Wilson*
- **Marcia Lewis** as *Gloria*
- **Ramon Bieri** as *Dr. Gilbert*
- **Nicole Eggert** as *Robbie Morgan*
- **Roxanne Gregory** as *Jack's Wife*
- **Michael Flanagan** as *Dr. Giles*
- **Paul Larson** as *Harrison*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise?
Teeny, a stressed stay‑at‑home mother, takes out her bottled‑up rage on her daughter Robbie.

### Q: Who is the main character?
Teeny, the mother, is the film’s protagonist.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is a drama TV movie.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on November 25 1979.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [When She Was Bad... — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/435493)
- [When She Was Bad... (1979) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/40761-when-she-was-bad/prehled/)
- [When She Was Bad... (1979)](https://www.archivtv.cz/when-she-was-bad-1979)
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- [When She Was Bad... - Filmový štáb | Osobnosti.CZ](https://filmovy-stab.osobnosti.cz/when-she-was-bad-349025)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*