Mercy or Murder?

Plot

Roswell and Emily Gilbert were married for fifty-one years, but for the eight final years of their marriage Emily suffered from Alzheimer's disease and the bone disease osteoporosis. Often in pain, Emily begged to die. In March 1985, 75-year-old Roswell shot Emily in the head. He said it was an act of mercy, but he was tried for murder and convicted as the nation debated euthanasia.

Cast

Robert Young

Roswell Gilbert

Frances Reid

Emily Gilbert

Eddie Albert

Joe Varon

Marshall Colt

Hancock

Michael Learned

Skipper

Alex Panas

Dr. Fredman

Barry Hober

Gulkin

Joe Petrullo

Magnano

Roger Pretto

Dr. Hidalgo

Jerry Hotchkiss

John Klinker

Arnie Ross

Scheff