It was originally produced for The Alcoa Hour in the US directed by Sidney Lumet[1] and sparked media attention for its portrayal of race and for Lloyd Bridges' ad-libbed profanity during its live broadcast.
[2] In 1959, the same script was produced as the third episode of the Australian anthology drama show Shell Presents starring Michael Pate.
In a small town, a group of migrant workers are employed at an aircraft factory and live in a trailer park.
When 15 year-old Dotty Fisher claims she has been attacked, a group of men, led by Frank Doran, attempt to find out who is possible.
[3][5][6] The episode, during which an innocent Puerto Rican man is targeted by a mob for a sexual crime, was cited by the Anti-Defamation League as "the best dramatic program of the year dealing with interethnic group relations."