A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story is a made-for-television film thattells the tragic story of Tracey Thurman (Nancy McKeon), a Connecticut housewife and continuous victim of domestic abuse at the hands of herhusband, Buck (Dale Midkiff). Eventually Buck’s rage culminates one nightand he stabs Tracey 13 times. Tracey barely survives and sues the local lawenforcement for not providing her with appropriate protection. The filmwas nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Makeup.