Bracken's World:

Bracken's World: A Beginning, A Middle and an End

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Writer Sampson Wilkes has come to Century Studios to oversee production on his latest screenplay. He is immediately attracted to Laura Dean, and an affair begins. He clashes with Kevin, who finds the plot of Sampson's screenplay to be unbelieveable: the male lead in the drama suddenly changes his outlook on life, which Kevin thinks is dramatically invalid. Kevin's involvement in the project is so intense, his wife Marjorie turns to contract player Tom Hutson for attention. When Kevin realizes that Marjorie has had an affair with Tom, he is stunned, but willing to try to repair the marriage. The mystery of the change in Sampson's character's perspective is ultimately explained by Sampson's first wife: Sampson is dying. Laura vows to make the most of their time together. When Sampson finally dies, Kevin understands the basis for the character's change, i.e., that the character realizes the value of life when he realizes that his is about to end.
Guest Starring: Joseph Campanella as Sampson Wilkes
Virginia Wing as Mrs. Wilkes
Written by: Stephen Kandel
Directed by: Charles S. Dubin Add a recap »

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Writers:: Stephen Kandel

Director:: Charles S. Dubin

Stars:: Bettye Ackerman (Anne Frazer (episodes 17-41)); Dennis Cole (Davey Evans (season 1)); Gary Dubin (Mark Grant); Elizabeth Allen (Laura Deane); Jeanne Cooper (Grace Douglas); Karen Jensen (Rachel Holt); Kathleen Hughes (Jane "Mitch" Mitchell); Laraine Stephens (Diane Waring); Linda Harrison (Paulette Douglas); Madlyn Rhue (Marjorie Grant (episodes 1-28)); Peter Haskell (Kevin Grant); Warren Stevens (John Bracken (season 1)); Steve Oliver (Tom Hudson (season 1)); William Traylor (Bobby Jason)

Guest Star:: Virginia Wing (Suki Wilkes); Joseph Campanella (Sampson Wilkes)

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One of the most intense scenes of this series was Kevin's realization of Marjorie's affair with Tom. They return home from a party to their lavish home. There is no musical score and little initial dialogue; the scene is played with emotional looks and the click of footsteps on the tile foyer. Peter Haskell and Madlyn Rhue were at their best in this scene. edit »