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.
Ellen Burstynas Jean HarrisMartin Balsamas Joel AurnouRichard Dysartas Judge Russell R. LeggettPeter Coyoteas George BolenPriscilla Morrillas Juanita EdwardsSarah Marshallas Suzanne Van der VrekenMillie Slavinas Narrator (voice)Marlyn McAvoyas BonnieSari Priceas Court OfficerAl Ruscioas Det. SicilianoDavid Crameras GuardDavid Cooperas Mr. LallaMilton Selzeras Dr. RothAlvin Ingas Dr. Louis RohAlan Mansonas Dr. Henry Francis RyanChristopher Curryas Officer McKennaLesley Woodsas ClerkGlenn Carlsonas Vonglan, the Jury Foreman