The Boy in the Plastic Bubble (1976) Drama, Romance, John Travolta, Glynnis O'Connor, Robert Reed <br />The girl (Glynnis O'Connor) next door makes a teen (John Travolta) born with immune deficiencies want to leave his germ-free bubble. <br />Initial release: November 1, 1976 <br />Director: Randal Kleiser <br />Initial DVD release: January 1, 2003 <br />Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress - Drama or Comedy Special, More <br />Music composed by: Paul Williams, Mark Snow <br />Based on a true story, Tod Lubitch is born with a deficient immune system (which is unlike being born with AIDS). As such, he must spend the rest of his life in a completely sterile environment. His room is completely hermetically sealed against bacteria and virus, his food is specially prepared, and his only human contact comes in the form of gloved hands. The movie follows his life into a teenager.
