Ben Casey - The Day They Stole The County General [1 of 5]

[almamatters2471]

is this series available to buy?

[liarsclub75]

@almamatters2471 I don't think so. They should put this show on DVD and Blu-Ray.

[sharonfarrell1940]

I was going with Vince at the time. Larry Hovis gave me a lot of advice on how to break up with Vince and although he just did this job cause he needed the money he was always a good actor and I'm sad he passed away. A great man and good friend. Rest easy Larry we all loved you before you made it. Love, sharon farrell

[jojobair123]

what one is davy jones on

[jaytlr9]

Anyone know the name of the man with the black hat? I think he was also a stage actor and played Ben Franklin in the original cast of "1776."

[rolko52]

@jaytlr9 - Howard daSilva

[jaytlr9]

@rolko52 Yes, Howard da Silva. Thanks.

[1PartAngel]

Frist time to see this show. Is it supose to be funny? Ben is handsome.

[CHOEYSANGEL]

does anyone know where i can find the song about Dr ben Casey called

''CALLIN Dr CASEY'' '' on video . can't find it any where. please help.

choeysangel



[rentslave]

For the younger people:The opening symbols-as drawn by Sam Jaffe-were seen as graffiti everywhere in this country where there was an open space.

[senoramariposa]

Penny is played by Sharon Farrell, Florence on 'The Young and the Restless'.

[hebneh]

I remember, as a kid, being impressed at how skillfully the hand drew the infinity symbol on the blackboard. The line joined up so smoothly.

[MelOAyness]

Not quite Jon and Kate...

[waverly2468]

During the 1970's there was a comedy show in Cleveland called "Hoolihan and Big Chuck" that ran a parody of this show called "Ben Crazy". After they showed the 5 symbols on the blackboard the unseen person wrote a "$" sign and you heard the sound of a cash register.

[TIPTON340]

man,

woman,

birth,

death,

infinity.

[haweye79]

At the time I thought that was the greatest opening I had ever heard...

[Juliaflo]

I second that.

Those of you who want Ben Casey on DVD or on some retro channel, raise your hand.

[DELIASE1]

My hand is raised !

[vzeu019j]

The intro always started out with "Man, Woman, Birth, Death, Infinity", which would be an iconic opening title of "Ben Casey". The voice in that part would be Sam Jaffe, who played Doctor David Zorba{Until 1965 and was replaced by Franchot Tone who played Doctor Daniel Niles Freeland.}.

[vividwatch47]

Earlier, Tone played an alcoholic doctor in an episode of "Ben Casey" who Casey tries to rehabilitate. By the way, Edwards spoke the introduction for the show's fifth and final season.

[1915fas]

Thanks a lot for this! Everybody is great in this. The writing is great as well.

[amica806]

Nice! Made my father smile! He was a fan!

[sevelatula]

Thank you for the upload! My era. Much appreciated

[nanlisa]

I haven't heard this theme song since the summer of '66, when I was only 8 years old. They were showing the reruns of it during the day.

Vince Edwards was also the target of the movie magazines as well. He was first married to that Kathy Kersh (Miss Rheingold of 1962), they had a baby, then they got divorced. He also married that Linda Foster, and he also married and divorced a few more times after that.

[Mandi7882]

And Vince has a twin brother!

[FLSON]

I do remember Larry wrote me a nice letter after I sent him the tape. Also gave me his phone number. Looking back, I wished I had called him.

[FLSON]

I found out that Larry Hovis was looking for this episode of Ben Casey. I sent him a copy about a year before he passed away.

[liarsclub75]

This is the one I sent Larry. It's the only reason I have the episode. A fan recorded it and sent it to me to give to Larry.

[FLSON]

It was probably me. It's been a while so I might have sent it to you first.

[JubalCalif]

@FLSON

How heartwarming to read your comment. The late great Larry Hovis was such a talented performer. I miss him. How sweet & nice of you & liarsclub75 to share this episode with him! Bless you both! :-)

[LeonardRockstein]

We got anymore episodes?...this takes me back.

[liarsclub75]

This is the only one I have.

[TIPTON340]

MAN

WOMAN

BIRTH

DEATH

INFINITY

[primeralives]

I remember Ben Casey always being pissed.

[rachcc4]

At the age of 9, I had such a crush on Ben Casey! I used to sneak up to watch it because it was on after my bedtime. I would have the volume down so low I could hardly hear it. What memories. Thanks so much for this!

[vaportrails44]

I remember being about 10 yrs old and waking up to my TV being left on and this would be aired on Channel 4 or 5 up in north new jersey. The opening gave me the creeps and so did Ben Casey's eyes...lmao. Odd what some things do to a child's brain.

[zprovidence]

I remember staying up late to watch this show when I was a kid. In New York it was on at 10 PM. Great show (for the time.) Thanks for posting!

[Yep11111]

I know how to download it. It's just this compression on to youtube is a bit choppy and not great quality. Is there any site where I can find Ben Casey or Dr. Kildare video episodes?

[vividwatch47]

Does C.B.S./Paramount, who owns the rights to "Hogan's Heroes" (for which they acquired from Bing Crosby Productions) own "Ben Casey"? If they do, they better put this show out on D.V.D. before it lapses into Public Domain.

[flsonn]

VCI Entertainment is currently looking into releasing Ben Casey on DVD. It would be a good idea if every fan of the show emails them to encourge them to do so.

Their email is

[Yep11111]

Is there anyway you have a file download of Ben Casey - The Day They Stole The County General. I would deeply appreciate it if you have one. My mom is dying to see the show. Thank You

[liarsclub75]

I don't have the file anymore as I lost alot of stuff in a bad reformat, but there are places where you can download youtube videos like keepvid.

[fromthesidelines]

This episode was originally telecast on April 26, 1965. Larry Hovis appeared in the original black & white "HOGAN'S HEROES" pilot (in a slightly different version of the role he played in the series) for Bing Crosby Productions {"BEN CASEY"'s producer} at the time this was filmed; he was probably cast in this episode because he was available after the "HOGAN'S" pilot was completed.

[liarsclub75]

Thanks for the enlightenment!

[Karrenola]

Oh my God! The wigs! The cars! The false eyelashes! Politically incorrect coats! And that theme music, after so many years! I've been trying to tell Japanese people over here in Tokyo that their TV networks keep lifting this theme to advertise nearly all their upcoming shows. Now they'll get it thanks to your posting. Great to see this old stuff again!!

[badumpy]

THEY HAVE BEEN STEALING STUFF FROM THE us..FOREVER..NOTHING NEW

[deltala2]

Excellent stuff! True nostalgia! Thanks for posting!