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Dr. James Kildare a young and dedicated intern with Blair General Hospital his boss mentor and father figure Dr. Leonard Gillespie together they tended to the physical ailments of their patients-sometimes even becoming involved in their personal problems. Later, as Kildare became more confident and secure in his abilities, he was promoted to resident, but dedication to his patients never wavered.

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05x58 Reckoning (4) Aired: Apr. 05, 1966

Kildare pays a surprise visit to a young minister concerning a doctor who recently left Blair Hospital. [continue reading]

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The show had 5 seasons and 191 episodes air between 1961 and 1966.

Series Info

Type:
Scripted
Premiered:
Sep. 28, 1961
Status:
Canceled/Ended
Runtime:
60 min.
Aired:
1961 - 1966
To-Date:
5 Seasons
191 Episodes
Network
NBC TV Network
Genre

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Series Fun Facts

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  • Over 30 actors auditioned for the lead role with William Shatner the eventual winner, though he then declined it. James Franciscus was also offered the role but had committed himself to…
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    Over 30 actors auditioned for the lead role with William Shatner the eventual winner, though he then declined it. James Franciscus was also offered the role but had committed himself to another (eventually unmade) series at the time.
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  • The large white building shown at the beginning of each episode that was "Blair General Hospital" was actually the Irving Thalberg Building on the MGM Pictures lot.

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