(1956) - B&W - 58 min
LikeTelevision™ is proud to present, from the TV series “Climax“, which ran from 54-58. This show was sponsored by Chrysler. Originally live, Climax was later shot on film. Hosted by William Lundigan and Mary Costa.

Russell Johnson as a Yankee pitcher, full of sour grapes. (Mr. Johnson is best known as the professor on Gilligan's Island).

Lou Gehrig info:
Played in 2,130 consecutive games from 1925-39 a major league record until Cal Ripken Jr. surpassed it in 1995; led AL in RBI 5 times and HRs 3 times; drove in 100 runs or more 13 years in a row; 2-time MVP (1927,36); hit .340 with 493 HRs over 17 seasons; led NY Yankees to 6 World Series titles; died at age 37 of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a rare and incurable disease of the nervous system now better known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Born: 6/19/03
Died: 6/2/41

Part one
Introduction contains commercial from Chrysler, who sponsored the show back in the fifties. Russell Johnson complains that Gehrig booted one and lost the game.

Part two
Lou is having trouble with his game... a major slump. Finally, he goes to the doctor and the news isn't good.

Part three
Lou and Ella learn to cope as Lou has trouble performing on the diamond.

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Starring - Wendell Long, Harry Carey Jr., James Gregory, Russell Johnson, Jean Hagen, Harry Townes
Directed by - William H. Brown Jr.

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Part four
Classic Lou - more character development. Harry Townes plays Lou's doctor.

Part five
Lou and Ella continue to cope with life after baseball. Lou fights hard to beat the disease.

Part six
Conclusion - classic Lou Gehrig speech footage in Yankee stadium. All the greats are there for Lou, including the Bambino himself - Babe Ruth.