The War Of The Eggs, Show # 336 (1971) | Insight powered by Paulist Productions

[@dougmilesmedia]

Powerful episode. Excellent writing and acting. We could use this series on air today.

[@imbluz]

A very well written story on child abuse.

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

Written by Michael Crichton and starring James Olson more or less concurrent with when he was making 1971's "The Andromeda Strain" (of course based on the Crichton novel!) It's absolutely how incredible how well done this series was, in writing, in casting and in performance.

[@fromthesidelines]

Crichton probably suggested to John Meredyth Lucas and Fr. Kieser, "I want James Olson to be the doctor...."

[@manofgod3080]

Did anyone else find themselves wondering if Stephen King used to be a priest or has a twin brother? The priest doing the prelude narration is a dead ringer for the 'Master of the macabre".

[@WinslowLeach1974]

@@manofgod3080 haha you're right, the good priest does look like King. I was also thinking Ken Howard, a.k.a. "The White Shadow."

[@speakfreeley4473]

Excellent episode & excellent all-round performances, particularly future 'Magician/Incredible Hulk' star Bill Bixby. Remember James Olson starring in the UK sci-fi movie 'Moon Zero Two'.

[@kevinjohnson4599]

Another GREAT episode of Insight with Bill Bixby, Elizabeth Ashley & James Olson. Thank You so very much for posting. I love it very much.

[@cattman21966]

Yes.Thanks for posting!

[@TheAverycross]

This is a good story about image/perceptions and the performances rendered by Elizabeth Ashley and the late Bill Bixby, as good as they were, made this episode a damn powerful one.

[@robertferguson5562]

I was 2 in 1971 😔

[@BassGods]

Poor little Timmy. We can offer you Counseling? Are you kidding. LOCK HER UP.

[@ceasarandrepont5331]

Very powerful performance

[@scvandy3129]

"ceasarandrepont533," " . . . performances" (i.e., plural).

[@fromthesidelines]

And Michael Crichton wrote the script.

[@freddietommie1904]

you wouldn't like me when i'm angry

[@WinslowLeach1974]

Counseling? Especially after an admission like that? Besides, I believe it is standard procedure, and the law, for hospitals to call the police when a child arrives with injuries consistent with abuse. "Insight" is an awesome show and often very hardcore, but I believe they missed the ball on this one. Good performances though.

[@scvandy3129]

I thought the same thing -- that James Olson's doctor was letting the child batterers off easy with counseling. DEFINITELY the police should be notified. "Good performances though" -- CHECK. I like the little 'business' where Olson moved an ash tray over to the coffee table for Ashley's benefit and put out her still smoldering cigarette while she was (already) smoking a fresh one. "Hats off" and kudos to the assistant director for all the believable, life-like activity of the dress extras portraying the hospital personnel -- so clearly visible behind the heavy drama of the three performers due to the huge glass windows and well lit hall and office area. Thank you, "Insight" powered by Paulist Productions.

[@davidmoser3535]

this is 71 things were different then, trust me I was an adult then

[@rogertemple7193]

Insight-Drama;Religious Dramatizations; Host: Ellwood E."Bud"Kieser(an actual priest of the Paulist faith); Narrator: Joseph Campanella(veteran of films & tv shows); Guest Performers: Elizabeth Ashley(Evening Shade & other tv shows & films); Bill Bixby(My Favorite Martian, the Incredible Hulk,among other tv shows & films); and James Olson(Griff & other tv shows & films)."-😇🖥🌐🌍🌏🌎🌐..

[@wilsonmjw2001]

Steve Wilkos would have cursed and fussed this couple out in real life.

[@davidmoser3535]

James Olsen would have stuffed Wilkos in a trash can

[@lisathomas3082]

Can't watch this one😢😡