The Balance and the Crucible 

A brilliant doctor who is also a minister turns down Gillespie's offer of a residency at Blair, preferring instead to join his wife as a missionary in South America. But when struck by a ... See full summary »

Director:

Don Medford

Writer:

Jerry McNeely

Stars:

Richard Chamberlain, Raymond Massey, Peter Falk

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Richard Chamberlain	...	Dr. James Kildare
Raymond Massey	...	Dr. Leonard Gillespie
Peter Falk	...	Dr. Matt Gunderson
Sue Randall	...	Emily Gunderson
Jud Taylor	...	Dr. Thomas Gerson
Bill Bixby	...	Dr. Ben Mollenhour
Anne Loos	...	Nurse Miriam Palmer
June Vincent	...	Sarah Hogan
Clegg Hoyt	...	Mac
Noreen Corcoran	...	Nurse Mary Thompson

Storyline

A brilliant doctor who is also a minister turns down Gillespie's offer of a residency at Blair, preferring instead to join his wife as a missionary in South America. But when struck by a tragedy, his faith is shattered and he reacts bitterly toward attempts by others to help.

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 May 1963 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Arena Productions, MGM Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

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