Vince Edwards
Dr. Ben Casey
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- 1. To The Pure Oct 2, 1961
- In danger himself, Casey fights to do radical surgery.
- 2. But Linda Only Smiled Oct 9, 1961
- Casey treats a girl over her mother's objections.
- 3. The Insolent Heart Oct 16, 1961
- Casey's old teacher faces dangerous heart surgery.
Ben Casey is a classic American medical drama series that aired on ABC from 1961 to 1966. It starred Vince Edwards as a neurosurgeon at County General Hospital, and featured a distinctive theme music by David Raksin.
Vince Edwards (born Vincent Edward Zoine; July 9, 1928 – March 11, 1996) was an American actor, director, and singer. He was best known for his TV role as Dr. Ben Casey and as Major Cliff Bricker in the 1968 war film The Devil's Brigade.
Ben Casey: Created by James E. Moser. With Vince Edwards, Sam Jaffe, Harry Landers, Jeanne Bates. Gritty realistic hospital drama featuring manly Dr. Casey against the medical establishment, at first, under the watchful eye of Dr. Zorba, and later under the thumb of Chief of Surgery Dr. Freeland.
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- 1961-10-02
- Drama
- 60
Vince Edwards, whose portrayal of the brooding, brilliant TV doctor Ben Casey in the 1960s set the standard for many of today’s contingent of handsomely troubled television physicians, has...
Oct 17, 2020 · Ben Casey was a major hit for ABC in the early 60s. It and Dr Kildare popularized 'doctor shows' on tv. Few remember Ben nowadays, but the show's iconic blackboard opening, and the modernistic...
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Ben Casey is a medical drama television series starring Vince Edwards as the titular character, a brilliant but often controversial neurosurgeon. The show aired from 1961 to 1966, focusing on the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by Dr. Casey and his colleagues in a metropolitan hospital. The series is known for its intense and often thought-provoking narrative, exploring the complexities ...
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Ben Casey (TV Series 1961–1966) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
