People vs. Jean Harris
This dramatic re-enactment premiered a mere nine weeks after the actual headline-making trial of the refined private school headmistress who was convicted of the murder of her unfaithful lover, Dr. Herman Tarnower, the famed "Scarsdale Diet" author.
Top Billed Cast
Ellen Burstyn Jean Harris
Martin Balsam Joel Aurnou
Richard Dysart Judge Russell R. Leggett
Peter Coyote George Bolen
Priscilla Morrill Juanita Edwards
Sarah Marshall Suzanne Van der Vreken
Millie Slavin Narrator (voice)
Marlyn McAvoy Bonnie
Sari Price Court Officer
Al Ruscio Det. Siciliano
David Cramer Guard
David Cooper Mr. Lalla
Milton Selzer Dr. Roth
Alvin Ing Dr. Louis Roh
Alan Manson Dr. Henry Francis Ryan
Christopher Curry Officer McKenna
Lesley Woods Clerk
Glenn Carlson Vonglan, the Jury Foreman