Ben Casey Make Me the First American (Season 3, Episode 30)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Primary photo for Make Me the First American

Ben Casey

Make Me the First American (Season 3, Episode 30)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

Native American John Whistler, an older man, is needing dangerous brain surgery. But before he agrees to the operation he wants to locate his estranged son Daniel.

Director

Mark Rydell

Writers

James E. Moser (creator) | Anthony Lawrence (written by)

Producer

Fred Freiberger

See all filmmakers & crew (5)

Edit Released

Updated Apr 1, 1964

Release date

Apr 1, 1964 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 1 win & 14 nominations

Contacts

+ Add

Become a member to see contact information for Make Me the First American.

Cast	+ Add Cast
9 cast members

Name	Known for
Vince Edwards Dr. Ben Casey (as Vincent Edwards) Dr. Ben Casey (as Vincent Edwards) See fewer	The Killing (1956)
Sam Jaffe Dr. David Zorba Dr. David Zorba See fewer	The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Mario Alcalde Daniel Whistler Daniel Whistler See fewer	The Fugitive (1963)
Burt Brinckerhoff Sean Embry Sean Embry See fewer	Lou Grant (1977)
Sibyl Collier Actress Actress See fewer	Ben Casey (1961)
Frank DeKova John Whistler John Whistler See fewer	The Ten Commandments (1956)
Augie Gomez Grandfather Whistler Grandfather Whistler See fewer	The Sagebrush Family Trails West (1940)
Adele Palacios Mrs. Daniel Whistler Mrs. Daniel Whistler See fewer	Get Smart (1965)
Rodd Redwing Dancing Warrior Dancing Warrior See fewer	Charro! (1969)