The Betty Ford Story

 The Betty Ford Story  is a 1987 television film directed by David Greene and written by Karen Hall. This biographical film was based on the book The Times of My Life written by Chris Chase and Betty Ford. The film originally aired on ABC.

Cast

 * Gena Rowlands as Betty Ford
 * Josef Sommer as President Gerald Ford
 * Nan Woods as Susan Ford
 * Bradley Whitford as Jack Ford
 * Concetta Tomei as Jan
 * John Hostetter" as News Director

Awards and nominations
Casting Society of America
 * Best Casting for TV Movie of the Week (nominated)

Emmy Awards
 * Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special (Gena Rowlands, won )
 * Outstanding Costuming for a Miniseries or a Special (nominated)

Golden Globe Awards
 * Best Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV (Gena Rowlands, won)