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Ben Casey

1961·Show
153Episodes in5Seasons
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
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IMDb7.1
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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Ben Casey is an American medical drama series which ran on ABC from 1961 to 1966. The show was known for its opening titles, which consisted of a hand drawing the symbols "♂, ♀, ✳, †, ∞" on a chalkboard, as cast member Sam Jaffe intoned, "Man, woman, birth, death, infinity." Neurosurgeon Joseph Ransohoff was a medical consultant for the show and may have influenced the personality of the title character.
Pioneering Medical DramaStoic Intellectual HeroMid-Century RealismEthical DilemmasHistorical Cultural ArtifactCharacter-Driven NarrativeSincere and Earnest ToneProcedural StorytellingEmotional RestraintClassic Television Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Leo Penn, Irving Lerner, Sydney Pollack
Written by:
Gilbert Ralston, Jack Laird, Oliver Crawford
Produced by:
Jack Laird

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Ben Casey worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Ben Casey have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 153 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Ben Casey air?

It ran from 1961 to 1966 and has ended.

What language is Ben Casey in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Ben Casey use?

Creator CameoCharacter TitleOne-Word TitleAlliterative NameTitle DropDr. JerkChristmas Episode

TV Tropes lists 7 storytelling tropes for Ben Casey, including Creator Cameo, Character Title, One-Word Title.