Inherit the Windis the November 18, 1965 episode of the American television seriesHallmark Hall of Famedirected byGeorge Schaefer.Avideotapedadaptation of the 1955play of the same name,it shortened the text of the original 1955 play which was written as aparablefictionalizing the 1925Scopes "Monkey" Trialas a means of discussing the 1950sMcCarthy trials.[1]
| "Inherit the Wind" | |
|---|---|
| Hallmark Hall of Fameepisode | |
| Episodeno. | Season 15 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | George Schaefer |
| Teleplay by | Robert Hartung |
| Based on | |
| Original air date | November 18, 1965 |
| Guest appearances | |
Plot summary
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Cast
edit- Melvyn Douglasas Henry Drummond
- Ed Begleyas Matthew Harrison Brady
- Murray Hamiltonas E. K. Hornbeck
- John Randolphas Rev. Brown
- Burt Brinckerhoffas Bert Cates
- Diane Bakeras Rachel Brown
- Adrienne Kingas Melinda
Awards
edit- Nominated:Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - George Schaefer
- Nominated:Outstanding Dramatic Program - George Schaefer (producer)
- Nominated:Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama - Diane Baker
- Nominated:Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama -Ed Begley
- Nominated:Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama -Melvyn Douglas
See also
editNotes
edit- ^Blankenship, Bill (March 2, 2001)."Inherit the controversy".The Topeka Capital-Journal.Archived fromthe originalon November 13, 2014.RetrievedMay 5,2009.
External links
edit- Inherit the WindatIMDb
- Inherit the Windat theTCM Movie Database
- Inherit the WindOn the Small Screen - 1965
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