The Long Hot Summer

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. The series was set in the Deep South community of Frenchman's Bend, Mississippi. The community was dominated by the town's powerful and deceitful bank owner "Boss" Will Var... more

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. The series was set in the Deep South community of Frenchman's Bend, Mississippi. The community was dominated by the town's powerful and deceitful bank owner "Boss" Will Varner (Edmond O'Brien). Problem arise when Ben Quick (Roy Thinnes) returns to town to reclaim his father's farm and challenges Varner's absolute authority. Supporting characters include Clara and Jody Varner, Will's son and daughter; Minnie Littlejohn, the town's hotel owner and mistress of Will Varner; and Eula Harker, a farm girl who becomes a central point in Jody Varner's life. In January 1966, series star Edmond O'Brien left the series after a disagreement with the producers and was replaced by Dan O'Herlihy. O'Herlihy played the role of... less