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The Long, Hot Summer

The Long, Hot Summer

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Overview

The Long, Hot Summer is an American drama series that was broadcast on ABC-TV for one season from 1965-1966. Created by Dean Riesner, The Long, Hot Summer was based on the novel The Hamlet by William Faulkner, the short story "Barn Burning", and the 1958 film of the same name.

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Top Cast

Roy Thinnes

Roy Thinnes

Dan O'Herlihy

Dan O'Herlihy

Edmond O'Brien

Edmond O'Brien

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Michael Zaslow

Shad Taney

Lana Wood

Lana Wood

Nancy Malone

Nancy Malone

Ruth Roman

Ruth Roman

John Kerr

John Kerr

About The Long, Hot Summer

The Long, Hot Summer is a drama series that first aired in 1965. it stars Roy Thinnes, Dan O'Herlihy, Edmond O'Brien. The Long, Hot Summer is an American drama series that was broadcast on ABC-TV for one season from 1965-1966. Created by Dean Riesner, The Long, Hot Summer was based on the novel The Hamlet by William Faulkner, the short story "Barn Burning", and the 1958 film of the same name.

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