The Doctors Edge of Hope (Season 1, Episode 216)
TV Episode | 30 min | Drama, Romance

The Doctors

Edge of Hope (Season 1, Episode 216)

TV Episode | 30 min | Drama, Romance

Pa Thatcher, a gun toting faith healer, doesn't think his son needs medical help. His daughter, Ellie Mae, defies him and offers her eyes to her brother.

Creator

Orvin Tovrov (creator)

Producer

Jerry Layton (producer)

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 27, 1964

Release date

Jan 27, 1964 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 3 wins & 19 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
7 cast members

Name	Known for
John Cullum Pa Thatcher Pa Thatcher See fewer	Northern Exposure (1990)
James Pritchett Dr. Matt Powers Dr. Matt Powers See fewer	The Doctors (1963)
Richard Roat Actor Actor See fewer	Westworld (1973)
Linda Ross Ellie Mae Ellie Mae See fewer	The Doctors (1963)
Fred J. Scollay Rev. Samuel Shafer Rev. Samuel Shafer See fewer	Death Wish (1974)
Madeleine Sherwood Ma Thatcher Ma Thatcher See fewer	Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Ann Williams Dr. Maggie Fielding Dr. Maggie Fielding See fewer	The Doctors (1963)