''Inherit the Wind'' is the November 18, 1965 episode of the American television series ''

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'' directed by George Schaefer. A videotaped adaptation of the 1955

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, it shortened the text of the original 1955 play which was written as a

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fictionalizing the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial as a means of discussing the 1950s

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Cast

* Melvyn Douglas as Henry Drummond * Ed Begley as Matthew Harrison Brady *

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as E. K. Hornbeck * John Randolph as Rev. Brown *

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as Bert Cates * Diane Baker as Rachel Brown *

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as Melinda

Awards

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* Nominated:Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Drama - George Schaefer * Nominated:Outstanding Dramatic Program - George Schaefer (producer) * Nominated:Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama - Diane Baker * Nominated:Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama - Ed Begley * Nominated:Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama - Melvyn Douglas

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