The Benefactor (28 Apr. 1962)

The Prestons defend a doctor arrested by the police for performing illegal abortions.

Director:

Daniel Petrie

Writers:

Peter Stone, Reginald Rose (created by)

Stars:

E.G. Marshall, Robert Reed, Robert F. Simon

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
E.G. Marshall	...	Lawrence Preston
Robert Reed	...	Kenneth Preston
Robert F. Simon	...	Dr. Ernest Montgomery (as Robert Simon)
Judson Laire	...	Judge Burton Henshaw
Collin Wilcox Paxton	...	Elinor Stafford (as Collin Wilcox)
Kathleen Widdoes	...	Sandra Mason
Polly Rowles	...	Helen Donaldson
Kermit Murdock	...	District Attorney Larkin
Margaret Barker	...	Dr. Susan Phillips
Augusta Dabney	...	Mrs. Stafford
Will Hare	...	Mr. Mason
Dee Hartford	...	Audrey Gunther
Frank Marth	...	Sgt. Rogers
Roscoe Lee Browne	...	Mr. Patterson
Frank Daly	...	Reporter Harris

Storyline

The Prestons defend a doctor arrested by the police for performing illegal abortions.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 April 1962 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Filmways Studios - 246 East 127th Street, East Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Plautus Productions, CBS Television Network

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The program's sponsors refused to advertise on this episode, necessitating a last-minute replacement, because it was so controversial.

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Connections

Featured in Mad Men: The Benefactor (2008)

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