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The Long Hot Summer

TV·1985–1985·1 season, 2 episodes·NBC·Drama·3h 20m

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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.

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1985Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Episode 1October 6, 1985—
  2. S01E02Episode 2October 7, 1985—

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Castfull cast & details

Don JohnsonDon JohnsonBen QuickJason RobardsJason RobardsWill VarnerJudith IveyJudith IveyNoel VarnerCybill ShepherdCybill ShepherdEula VarnerAva GardnerAva GardnerMinnie LittlejohnWilliam RussWilliam RussJody VarnerWings HauserWings HauserWilson MahoodStephen DaviesStephen DaviesAlan Stewart

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