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6 Episodes 1977 - 1977
Episode 1
60 mins
A six-part dramatization of Taylor Caldwell's 1968 bestseller about the ambitions of two brothers in a Pennsylvania town at the turn of the century. David Birney is the idealistic Jonathan Ferrier. David Huffman plays his libertine brother Harald, a painter. Part 1 introduces those who figure prominently in their lives. Eaton: Steve Forrest. Marjorie/Hilda: Barbara Parkins. Adrian Ferrier: William Shatner. Campion: J.D. Cannon.
Episode 2
60 mins
Part 2 of six. Jonathan (David Birney) makes enemies by challenging operating-room sanitation standards. But he makes a good impression on Mavis Eaton (Linda Purl), whom he begins courting. Jim Spaulding: Ralph Bellamy. Harald: David Huffman. Martin Eaton: Steve Forrest. Marjorie: Barbara Parkins. Heger: Theodore Bikel. Myrtle: Kathleen Nolan.
Episode 3
60 mins
Part 3 of six. As the rift between them widens, Mavis (Linda Purl) dallies with other men and Jon (David Birney) devotes himself to his practice. Harald: David Huffman. Marjorie: Barbara Parkins. Eaton: Steve Forrest. Jenny Heger: Laurie Prange. Kenton Campion: J.D. Cannon. Howard Best: Barry Brown. Jane Robson: Joan Van Ark. Myrtle: Kathleen Nolan. Louis Hedler: Tom Bosley.
Episode 4
60 mins
Part 4 of six. At Heart's Ease, tension grows between Harald (David Huffman) and Jenny (Laurie Prange). Also: Campion's hawkish patriotism infuriates Jon, but attracts the attention of the press. Jonathan: David Birney. Marjorie: Barbara Parkins. Eaton: Steve Forrest. Kenton Campion: J.D. Cannon. Howard Best: Barry Brown. Father McNulty: Randolph Mantooth. Prissy: Devon Ericson. Louis Hedler: Tom Bosley. Hadley: Cameron Mitchell. Jonas Witherby: Ray Milland.
Episode 5
60 mins
Part 5 of six. Jon (David Birney) wins a round in his battle for antiseptic operating conditions; Campion (J.D. Cannon) disillusions his son Francis (Kario Salem); Jenny (Laurie Prange) confronts Harald (David Huffman) with her suspicions about her mother's death. Marjorie: Barbara Parkins. Eaton: Steve Forrest. Father McNulty: Randolph Mantooth.
Episode 6
60 mins
Conclusion. Dr. Hedler (Tom Bosley), Howard Best (Barry Brown) and Father McNulty (Randolph Mantooth) search for evidence to refute Campion's accusation that Jon (David Birney) performs abortions. Harald: David Huffman. Marjorie: Barbara Parkins. Jenny Heger: Laurie Prange. Eaton: Steve Forrest. Kenton Campion: J.D. Cannon. Francis Campion: Kario Salem. Prissy: Devon Ericson.