The film was initially broadcast on CBS and sponsored by Xerox, and starred Scott Baio as a high school hockey player struggling with alcoholism.

While its approach is that of a typical after school special, the film was presented as a prime time made-for-TV movie,[1] which was seen February 6, 1980 at 9:00 pm ET/PT.

[2] Taking a form of a 20th-century morality play, the film dealt with a serious issue of alcoholism, that might confront youth in a prescriptive manner.

Baio stars as Buff Saunders, a teen hockey player well-liked and respected among his coaches and teammates.

He struggles to remain clean and sober in order not to lose his position on the team and the respect of his friends.