Inherit the Wind is the November 18, 1965 episode of the American television series Hallmark Hall of Fame directed by George Schaefer. A videotaped adaptation of the 1955 play of the same name, it shortened the text of the original 1955 play which was written as a parable fictionalizing the 1925 Scopes "Monkey" Trial as a means of discussing the 1950s McCarthy trials.
Plot summary
Cast
Melvyn Douglas as Henry Drummond
Ed Begley as Matthew Harrison Brady
Murray Hamilton as E. K. Hornbeck
John Randolph as Rev. Brown
Burt Brinckerhoff as Bert Cates
Diane Baker as Rachel Brown
Adrienne King as Melinda
Awards
Emmy Awards
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