All the Kind Strangers

Under the Copyright Renewal Act of 1992, works first published or registered between 1964 and 1977 are granted automatic renewal of copyright for a total term of 95 years from the date of publication. As a Made-for-TV movie first broadcast on ABC on November 8, 1974, 'All the Kind Strangers' falls squarely within this automatic renewal window. Unlike films from 1928–1963, no manual renewal filing was required to maintain its protected status. While automatic renewal protects the work, it still requires a valid copyright notice or registration at the time of publication under the 1909 Act rules. A search of the U.S. Copyright Office records confirms a primary registration (LP45142) was filed on November 6, 1974, by ABC Circle Films. This formal registration, combined with the 1992 Act's automatic renewal provisions, secures the film's copyright through the end of 2069. The film is currently held by Disney/ABC (successor in interest to ABC Circle Films) and has been licensed for home media release by KL Studio Classics, indicating active commercial exploitation and clear chain of title.