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The Long, Hot Summer (1965–1966) — drama · romance on ABC
About The Long, Hot Summer
The Long, Hot Summer ended on April 13, 1966, after its single season on ABC. The show concluded its story arc with the final episode aired on that date.
The series was a drama and romance set in Frenchman's Bend, Mississippi, and premiered on September 16, 1965. It was based on the novel and film of the same name, focusing on the character Ben Quick who returns to his hometown, only to find his father has died and the town is under the control of Will Varner. Ben befriends Clara Varner, Will's daughter, and decides to stay to rebuild the family farm. Tensions arise as Will is wary of Ben and his relationship with Clara, leading to conflicts over finances and love.
The cast included Roy Thinnes as Ben Quick, Nancy Malone as Clara Varner, Paul Geary as Jody Varner, Ruth Roman as Minnie Littlejohn, Lana Wood as Eula Harker, and Dan O'Herlihy and Edmond O'Brien as Will 'Boss' Varner. The show did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.
The Long, Hot Summer episode schedule
26 aired
Aired · 26
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| April 13, 1966 | S1·E26 | Man with Two Faces |
| March 30, 1966 | S1·E25 | Carlotta, Come Home |
| March 9, 1966 | S1·E24 | Crisis |
| March 2, 1966 | S1·E23 | Blaze of Glory |
| February 23, 1966 | S1·E22 | Reunion—Italian Style |
| February 16, 1966 | S1·E21 | A Time to Die |
| February 9, 1966 | S1·E20 | From This Day Forward |
| February 2, 1966 | S1·E19 | The Intruders |
| January 26, 1966 | S1·E18 | The Warning |
| January 19, 1966 | S1·E17 | Day of Thunder |
| January 13, 1966 | S1·E16 | Evil Angel |
| January 6, 1966 | S1·E15 | Face of Fear |
| December 30, 1965 | S1·E14 | Track the Man Down |
| December 16, 1965 | S1·E13 | The Return of the Quicks |
| December 9, 1965 | S1·E12 | Nor Hell a Fury |
| December 2, 1965 | S1·E11 | Hunter to the Wind |
| November 18, 1965 | S1·E10 | Bitter Harvest |
| November 11, 1965 | S1·E9 | The Desperate Innocent |
| November 4, 1965 | S1·E8 | Run, Hero, Run |
| October 28, 1965 | S1·E7 | No Hiding Place |
| October 21, 1965 | S1·E6 | Home is a Nameless Place |
| October 14, 1965 | S1·E5 | The Twisted Image (Part 2) |
| October 7, 1965 | S1·E4 | The Twisted Image (Part 1) |
| September 30, 1965 | S1·E3 | A Stranger to the House |
| September 23, 1965 | S1·E2 | A Time for Living |
| September 16, 1965 | S1·E1 | The Homecoming |
