Series synopsis
Ben Casey is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on October 2, 1961. It ended on March 21, 1966. It was created by James E. Moser. It stars Vince Edwards and Franchot Tone.
Premise
No premise has been added yet.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Vince Edwards as Ben Casey
- Franchot Tone as Daniel Freeland
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 153 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 32 | October 2, 1961 | May 28, 1962 |
| Season 2 | 31 | October 1, 1962 | May 13, 1963 |
| Season 3 | 33 | September 9, 1963 | April 22, 1964 |
| Season 4 | 31 | September 14, 1964 | May 17, 1965 |
| Season 5 | 26 | September 13, 1965 | March 21, 1966 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
To the Pure Dr. Ben Casey is at odds with the medical board, particularly Dr. Zorba and Dr. Jensen, because of his manner toward interns. Under a reprimand, Casey tries to persuade the board to approve neurosurgery on nine-year-old Pete Salazar. After the first of three operations on the boy, Casey is accidentally jabbed with a needle while administering a rabies test to a female patient. During his thirty-day wait for a life-or-death prognosis, he is given permission to resume the surgery. |
October 2, 1961 |
| 2 |
But Linda Only Smiled Little Cathy Reed is brought to the hospital for emergency treatment after an auto accident. Casey prepares a blood transfusion, but her mother won't consent. |
October 9, 1961 |
| 3 |
The Insolent Heart Dr. Michael Waldman, a former professor of Casey's and a former colleague of Zorba's, comes to the hospital with a cardiovascular ailment diagnosed as fatal. Casey and Zorba want to try a new surgery on him, but the medical board is opposed. |
October 16, 1961 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mrs. McBroom and the Cloud Watcher ""But one thing is needful."" |
October 1, 1962 |
| 2 |
The Night That Nothing Happened It's a long shift that has no surgery. |
October 8, 1962 |
| 3 |
In the Name of Love, a Small Corruption A painstaking diagnosis. |
October 15, 1962 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
For This Relief, Much Thanks A father assaults his son over a youthful fascination with Nazism. |
September 9, 1963 |
| 2 |
Justice to a Microbe The long arm of the law of nature. |
September 18, 1963 |
| 3 |
With the Rich and Mighty, Always a Little Patience ""That's an old Spanish proverb."" |
September 25, 1963 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
August is the Month Before Christmas It being reckoned that Jesus was actually born in September. |
September 14, 1964 |
| 2 |
A Bird in the Solitude Singing From the wreck of my past, which hath perish'd, Thus much I at least may recall, It hath taught me that which I most cherish'd Deserved to be dearest of all: In the desert a fountain is springing, In the wide waste there still is a tree, And a bird in the solitude singing, Which speaks to my spirit of thee. Lord Byron |
September 21, 1964 |
| 3 |
But Who Shall Beat the Drums? ""There is a march of science; but who shall beat the drums for its retreat?"" (Charles Lamb) |
September 28, 1964 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
War of Nerves The surgeon's secret. |
September 13, 1965 |
| 2 | O the Big Wheel Turns by Faith | September 20, 1965 |
| 3 |
A Nightingale Named Nathan ""Were I a nightingale, I would act like one."" (Epictetus) |
September 27, 1965 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 1961 |
| Last aired | March 21, 1966 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday |