Ben Casey

Sam Jaffe as Dr. David Zorba (left) and
Vince Edwards as Dr. Ben Casey (right),

"Man… woman… birth… death… infinity."

An American Medical Drama series created by James E. Moser and starring Vince Edwards as the intense titular character, as he treats his patients and clashes with other medical staff.

The show also stars Sam Jaffe, Bettye Ackerman, Nick Dennis, Jeanne Bates, Don Spruance, Franchot Tone, John Zaremba, and Ben Piazza.

It aired on ABC for five seasons from 1961 to 1966. It was followed by the TV Movie The Return of Ben Casey in 1988.

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Tropes for the series:

• Alliterative Name:
  • Walter Williams.
  • Gunner Garrison.
  • Andy Andrews in "A Disease of the Heart Called Love".
• Character Title: Ben Casey
• Christmas Episode: "Between Summer and Winter, the Glorious Season".
• Dr. Jerk: The handsome and rugged title character, though a brilliant neurosurgeon, is arrogant and impatient, often arguing and throwing insults towards his colleagues.
• One-Word Title: "Allie".

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