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In the Heat of the Night

Fifteen Forever

  • Episode aired Apr 25, 1989
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 1h
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7.9/10
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S2.E19
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Howard E. Rollins Jr. and Geoffrey Thorne in In the Heat of the Night (1988)
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  • Drama
  • Mystery
The town of Sparta grieves when a horrific drunk driving accident claims the lives of the entire Sparta High School cheerleading squad.The town of Sparta grieves when a horrific drunk driving accident claims the lives of the entire Sparta High School cheerleading squad.The town of Sparta grieves when a horrific drunk driving accident claims the lives of the entire Sparta High School cheerleading squad.
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
72
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  • Director
    • Vincent McEveety
  • Writers
    • James Lee Barrett(developed for television by)
    • Nancy Bond
    • John Ball(based on the characters from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Carroll O'Connor(credit only)
    • Howard E. Rollins Jr.
    • Alan Autry
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  • Director
    • Vincent McEveety
  • Writers
    • James Lee Barrett(developed for television by)
    • Nancy Bond
    • John Ball(based on the characters from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Carroll O'Connor(credit only)
    • Howard E. Rollins Jr.
    • Alan Autry
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    • 2User reviews
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    Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor
    • Chief William O. 'Bill' Gillespieas Chief William O. 'Bill' Gillespie
    • (credit only)
    Howard E. Rollins Jr.
    Howard E. Rollins Jr.
    • Chief of Detectives Virgil Tibbsas Chief of Detectives Virgil Tibbs
    Alan Autry
    Alan Autry
    • Sgt. V. L. 'Bubba' Skinneras Sgt. V. L. 'Bubba' Skinner
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    Anne-Marie Johnson
    • Althea Tibbsas Althea Tibbs
    Lois Nettleton
    Lois Nettleton
    • Joanne St. Johnas Joanne St. John
    David Hart
    David Hart
    • Officer Parker Williamsas Officer Parker Williams
    Geoffrey Thorne
    Geoffrey Thorne
    • Officer Wilson Sweetas Officer Wilson Sweet
    Hugh O'Connor
    Hugh O'Connor
    • Cpl. Lonnie Jamisonas Cpl. Lonnie Jamison
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    Joe Don Baker
    Joe Don Baker
    • Tom Duganas Tom Dugan
    Christopher Allport
    Christopher Allport
    • D.A. Myron Duttonas D.A. Myron Dutton
    Belinda Montgomery
    Belinda Montgomery
    • Nora Womackas Nora Womack
    Benji Wilhoite
    • Buddy Womackas Buddy Womack
    Robin Florence
    • Amanda Womackas Amanda Womack
    Steve Boles
    • Buck Spiveyas Buck Spivey
    Joey Thrower
    • Stoker Reevesas Stoker Reeves
    Paul Armbruster
    • Dr. Griegeras Dr. Grieger
    Ken Strong
    • Countermanas Counterman
    Danny Nelson
    • Gina's Fatheras Gina's Father
    • Director
      • Vincent McEveety
    • Writers
      • James Lee Barrett(developed for television by)
      • Nancy Bond
      • John Ball(based on the characters from the novel by)
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    • Trivia
      This was Christopher Allport's final appearance as DA Dutton.
    • Quotes

      Sgt. V. L. 'Bubba' Skinner: Hello Mister District Attorney.

    • Soundtracks
      Hush Little Baby
      Traditional Lullaby

      Portion sung by Belinda Montgomery in closing scene

    User reviews2

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    7/10
    Town tragedy
    The town of Sparta is united in grief when four cheerleaders are the victims of a hit and run accident. Three die at the scene and the fourth, Belinda J. Montgomery's daughter has a broken spine and is in a coma.

    Coming on the scene is retired Mississippi highway patrol chief Tom Dugan lending whatever assistance he can to the investigation. The first of four appearances by Joe Don Baker in the series.

    The grief is almost unbearable for Montgomery and her son Benji Wilhoite. Good chance that her daughter may never come out of the coma.

    This episode belongs to Alan Autry who as Howard Rollins says to Baker has real good instincts. After a false start Bubba finds the malefactor and it's quite a fish he lands.

    This episode is a sermon and a good one against drunk driving.
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    • Nov 9, 2020

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    • Release date
      • April 25, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Covington, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fred Silverman Company
      • Juanita Bartlett Production
      • MGM Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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