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The Touch of God

Jed Karnes, returning home for a visit, finds his mother gravely ill and seeks help from Doc Elliot. Jed's stepfather, however, believes strongly that faith healer Beth Ann Blackner can cure his wife, and protests "interference" by the doctor. The conflict is heightened with Beth Ann is able to help Jess Poulsen, suffering from paralysis of the legs, after Doc Elliot has been unsuccessful. Elliot's problems are further complicated when he realizes that Beth Ann may , herself, be suffering from epilepsy.

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  • Originally Aired January 23, 1974
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Production Code 43-8153
  • Network ABC (US)
  • Created November 9, 2006 by
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Name Type Role
Anthony Lawrence Writer
Ford Rainey Guest Star Abel Blackner
Tyne Daly Guest Star Beth Ann Blackner
Tom Waters Guest Star Jed Karnes
Royal Dano Guest Star Jesse Paulsen
Bill McLean Guest Star Aaron
Jessica Myerson Guest Star Cora Paulsen
Gail Bonney Guest Star Lucille
Robert Totten Director