The Long Hot Summer

Season 11985

When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch, sees Ben as a better choice to inherit the family business than his only son, Jody. Will therefore tries to push Ben and his daughter Clara into marriage. Clara is initially reluctant to court Ben, and Jody senses that Ben threatens his position.

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When drifter Ben Quick arrives in a small Mississippi town, Will Varner, a family patriarch, sees Ben as a better choice to inherit the family business than his only son, Jody. Will therefore tries to push Ben and his daughter Clara into marriage. Clara is initially reluctant to court Ben, and Jody senses that Ben threatens his position.

First Aired
October 6, 1985
Last Aired
October 7, 1985
Runtime
3h 20min
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
NBC
Production
Leonard Hill Films
Cast
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