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

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'' directed by George Schaefer. A

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d adaptation of the 1955 play of the same name, 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 McCarthy trials.

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Melvyn Douglas Melvyn Douglas (born Melvyn Edouard Hesselberg, April 5, 1901 – August 4, 1981) was an American actor. Douglas came to prominence in the 1930s as a suave leading man, perhaps best typified by his performance in the romantic comedy ''Ninotchka ...

as Henry Drummond *

Ed Begley Edward James Begley Sr. (March 25, 1901 – April 28, 1970) was an American actor of theatre, radio, film, and television. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the film ''Sweet Bird of Youth'' (1962) an ...

as Matthew Harrison Brady * Murray Hamilton as E. K. Hornbeck * John Randolph as Rev. Brown *

Burt Brinckerhoff Burton Field Brinckerhoff (born October 25, 1936) is an American actor, director, and producer. He was nominated for a Tony Award for his role as Igor in the play '' Cactus Flower'' (1965–1968), a Daytime Emmy Award for directing an episode of ...

as Bert Cates *

Diane Baker Diane Carol Baker is an American actress, producer and educator who has appeared in motion pictures and on television since 1959. Early life Baker was born in 1938 at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California a ...

as Rachel Brown * Adrienne King 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 -

* Nominated:Outstanding Single Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Drama -

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''Inherit the Wind'' On the Small Screen - 1965
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