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Ben Casey

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  • 1961-1966
  • 5 Seasons
  • ABC
  • Drama
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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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Vince Edwards
Dr. Ben Casey
Sam Jaffe
Dr. David Zorba
Harry Landers
Dr. Ted Hoffman

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Episode 1

War of Nerves

Mon, Sep 13, 196560 mins

Casey hopes a surgical procedure can save a terminally ill doctor who has been stricken with a deadly illness while performing biological warfare research. Meanwhile, his mentor Dr. David Zorba has been replaced at County General by Dr. Daniel Freeland. Also new to the staff is young internist Dr. Terry McDaniel.

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Awards

  • 1962 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Program Achievement in the Field of Drama - nominated
  • 1962 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead) - nominated
  • 1962 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor - nominated
  • 1962 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance in a Supporting Role by an Actor - nominated

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