

Lee J. Cobb trades Godfather grit for small-town saint complex — but who's saving the doctor?
Acting
Lee J. Cobb's weary eyes carry entire scenes without dialogue.
Production
Authentic period medical equipment and wallpaper choices.

Director
James Goldstone
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired on NBC as part of their rotating movie-of-the-week slot, competing directly with ABC's juggernaut Movie of the Week.
Katherine Helmond filmed this between soap opera stints, two years before her breakout in 'Soap' — her chaotic energy here is proto-Jessica Tate.