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Advise and Consent
Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel. The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power. With Henry Fonda.
Tense drama of Washington politics based on Allen Drury's bestselling novel.
The appointment of a new secretary of state sparks off a fierce battle for power when old-guard conservatives refuse to support a candidate they consider a closet communist.
The deciding vote lies with a freshman senator who both sides are very keen to ensure makes the 'right choice'.
Last on
Thu 12 Nov 2015
12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Robert Leffingwell | Henry Fonda |
| Sen Seabright 'Seab' Cooley | Charles Laughton |
| Sen Brigham Anderson | Don Murray |
| Sen Bob Munson | Walter Pidgeon |
| Sen Lafe Smith | Peter Lawford |
| Sen Fred Van Ackerman | George Grizzard |
| Dolly Harrison | Gene Tierney |
| The President | Franchot Tone |
| The Vice-President | Lew Ayres |
| Herbert Gelman | Burgess Meredith |
| Director | Otto Preminger |
| Producer | Otto Preminger |
| Writer | Wendell Mayes |
Broadcasts
Fri 7 Sep 2007 23:30- Sat 21 Aug 2010 14:25Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England, Northern Ireland & Wales only
- Sat 21 Apr 2012 12:35Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland, Wales & England only
- Sat 21 Apr 2012 13:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland
- Thu 12 Nov 2015 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two England, Northern Ireland, Wales & HD only