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Ben Casey

Season 1 Episode 19: Victory Wears a Cruel Smile

When a novice needs hospital care after seeing double, Casey uncovers malpractice by her assigned doctor and risks going to court on a slander charge for exposing the quack.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 To the Pure

1. To the Pure

Aired: Oct 2, 1961

Chief Resident Ben Casey, M.D. is introduced as a brilliant but headstrong ne...

Episode 2 But Linda Only Smiled

2. But Linda Only Smiled

Aired: Oct 9, 1961

A woman prevents Dr. Casey from treating her daughter's medical condition bec...

Episode 3 The Insolent Heart

3. The Insolent Heart

Aired: Oct 16, 1961

Though a young woman's life cannot be saved, there is a chance that the life ...

Episode 6 The Sound of Laughter

6. The Sound of Laughter

Aired: Nov 6, 1961

A middling night club comic struggles to get back on his feet and regain his ...

Episode 9 My Good Friend Krikor

9. My Good Friend Krikor

Aired: Nov 27, 1961

Nick convinces Casey to visit a psych ward patient whose family wants to put ...

Episode 13 And If I Die

13. And If I Die

Aired: Jan 1, 1962

A 38 year old woman is pregnant, and she's having fainting spells. The doctor...

Episode 21 Behold a Pale Horse

21. Behold a Pale Horse

Aired: Feb 26, 1962

A pushy businessman injures himself trying to prevent his daughter's marriage...

Info about Ben Casey

Seasons: 5

Current Status: Ended

Network: ABC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama