Profiles in Courage (TV series)
Profiles in Courage is an American historical anthology series that was telecast weekly on NBC from November 8, 1964, to May 9, 1965 (Sundays, 6:30-7:30pm, Eastern). The series was based on the Pulitzer Prize winning 1956 book, "Profiles in Courage" by U.S. President John F. Kennedy (and Ted Sorensen), who had been assassinated the previous November. Overview. The series lasted for 26 episodes, each of which would feature a figure from American history who took an unpopular stand during a critical moment in the nation's history. Seven of the eight senators from Kennedy 's book were profiled, with the exception being Mississippi's Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar. Music for the opening and closing theme was arranged by Nelson Riddle, based on the Irish ballad, "The Boys of Wexford", home of Kennedy's ancestors. Awards. The series won two awards; a Peabody Award for Robert Saudek and a Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television. External links. Episodes of "Profiles in Courage" on the Internet Archive