'In Praise of Brief Encounters' File containing an outline for a one-hour television drama, titled 'In Praise of Brief Encounters' by Jo Ann Kaplan and Maureen Freely. A reworking of the 1945 film 'Brief Encounter,' directed by David Lean. Jo Ann Kaplan version critiques traditional marriage conventions. The story follows Laura and Fred, a divorced couple maintaining a professional partnership while navigating personal and financial constraints. Themes include independence, compromise, and the complexities of modern relationships. c 1989