Inherit the Wind (Hallmark Hall of Fame)

Inherit the Wind is the November 18, 1965 episode of the American television series Hallmark Hall of Fame directed by George Schaefer. A videotaped adaptation of the 1955 play of the same name, it shortened the text of the original 1955 play which was written as a parable fictionalizing the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial as a means of discussing the 1950s McCarthy trials.[1]

"Inherit the Wind"
Hallmark Hall of Fame episode
Episode no.Season 15
Episode 2
Directed byGeorge Schaefer
Teleplay byRobert Hartung
Based on
Produced byGeorge Schaefer
Original air dateNovember 18, 1965 (1965-11-18)
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Emmy Awards

  • 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

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Notes edit

  1. ^ Blankenship, Bill (March 2, 2001). "Inherit the controversy". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved May 5, 2009.

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