In the Heat of the Night – Ruda’s Awakening

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Ruda's Awakening

Season 5 (Episode 5)

Air Date: 5 November 1991

Teleplay: Bill Taub and Matt Harris

Story: Bill Taub

Director: Russ Mayberry

Synopsis

Recurring Actors/Characters
Crystal Fox (Luann Corbin), Tonea Stewart (Aunt Etta), Dan Biggers (Dr. Robb)

Guest Stars
Fran Bennett (Ruda Gibson), Ray McKinnon (Jethro Puller), Michael Burgess (Tyrell Gibson), Chris Lobban (Bobby Johnson), Robb Edward Morris (Joe Neffin), Eric Ware (Harlan Neffin), Jen Harper (Dr. Day), Johnny Popwell (Melvin Springer), Barry Scott (Minister), Kimberly Hawthorne (Sue Howell), Tom Chapman (J.J. Swift), Steve Coulter (Man), Michelle Cooper (Young Woman)

Notable Guest Stars

Fran BennettFran Bennett

Production Notes

  • Carroll O’Connor co-wrote the teleplay for this episode using the pseudonym Matt Harris

Episode Notes

  • Businesses: Marie’s Custom Tailor and Seamstress; Doug’s Donuts; Swift’s Cafe
  • Newspaper: Sparta Sunday Herald

 

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