Richard Basehart

Entered film by way of Broadway in 1947, making his mark in the gritty "He Walked by Night" (1948) and proving his versatility in several international productions, notably Federico Fellini's poignant masterpiece "La Strada" (1954). He garnered secondary fame as the star of the Irwin Allen-produced "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (ABC, 1964-1968), playing a subamire captain. Basehart's second wife was actress Valentina Cortese.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIES2, E17

Troublemaker

Despite Miss Beadle's continued kindness and effective teaching, the school board calls an emergency meeting as her deteriorating classroom management hits an all-time low. It is agreed that a male teacher will be hired in her place, but the mean-spirited Mr. Applewood immediately clashes with Laura, blaming her unfairly for several incidents in the classroom.
THE STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCOS4, E17

Requiem for a Murder

A bishop (Richard Basehart) is fatally shot while kneeling in prayer; guests Fionnula Flanagan, William Windom.
RAWHIDES4, E7

Incident of the Black Sheep

An act of violence forces Rowdy to confront his prejudice toward sheepherders. Starring Clint Eastwood and Eric Fleming.

Richard Basehart

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