S1·E1 To the Pure
Synopsis
Dr. Ben Casey is at odds with the medical board, particularly Dr. Zorba and Dr. Jensen, because of his manner toward interns. Under a reprimand, Casey tries to persuade the board to approve neurosurgery on nine-year-old Pete Salazar.
After the first of three operations on the boy, Casey is accidentally jabbed with a needle while administering a rabies test to a female patient. During his thirty-day wait for a life-or-death prognosis, he is given permission to resume the surgery.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Ben Casey air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('To the Pure') originally aired on October 2, 1961.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('To the Pure')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in Ben Casey Season 1 Episode 1?
Dr. Ben Casey is at odds with the medical board, particularly Dr. Zorba and Dr. Jensen, because of his manner toward interns. Under a reprimand, Casey tries to persuade the board to approve neurosurgery on nine-year-old Pete Salazar. After the first of three operations on the boy, Casey is acciden...
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