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Certain Honorable Men

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Certain Honorable Men is a 1968 American TV movie starring Van Heflin and Peter Fonda. It was written by Rod Serling.

It was part of a series of specials called On Stage sponsored by Prudential.[1]

Cast

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Production

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It was inspired by the Thomas J. Dodd case.[2]

Fonda had to cut his hair to play his role. "I felt like a fag in drag trying to play Angela Lansbury", he said.[3]

It was filmed at NBC's studios in Brooklyn.[4]

Reception

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The New York Times said it was "fair more interesting than the average TV drama".[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Serling Drama Due Sept. 12". New York Times. 25 July 1968. p. 26.
  2. ^ a b JACK GOULD (Sep 13, 1968). "T V Review: Serling Play Parallels Senator Dodd Case". New York Times. p. 95.
  3. ^ LEE ISRAEL. (Sep 8, 1968). "For Peter Fonda, It's All Now". New York Times. p. D29.
  4. ^ "Serling Drama to Be Shown on NBC Series". Los Angeles Times. 27 July 1968. p. b3.
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