Thorn Birds, The

This mini series covers 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch. The story centers on their daughter, Meggie, and her love for the family's priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart. Meggie tries to forget Ralph by marrying dashing stockman Luke O'Neill, but she and Ralph are soon reunited, with tragic consequences for them both.

Role	Credit
Producer:	Edward Lewis
Cast:	Richard Chamberlain , Rachel Ward , Christopher Plummer , Bryan Brown , Barbara Stanwyck , Jean Simmons , Piper Laurie , Earl Holliman , Philip Anglim , Richard Kiley , Mare Winningham

Golden Globe Awards

1984 Winner

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The
- Richard Chamberlain
1984 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The
- Piper Laurie
1984 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The
- Jean Simmons
1984 Winner

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The
- Barbara Stanwyck
1984 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The
- Rachel Ward
1984 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The
- Bryan Brown
1984 Winner

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The
- Richard Kiley
1984 Winner

Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Thorn Birds, The