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In reply to the discussion: Does Anyone Remember TV's "Ben Casey" or "Dr. Kildare" ? [View all]argyl
(3,064 posts)10. Yep. I remember them both. Back when surgeons ruled supreme in TV land.
And, of course, they're highly trained professionals today but back then if you had some life threatening disease only a surgeon would do.
And now, medical research is more likely to end many diseases.
But on shows like Dr.Kildare,Ben Casey, and Medical Center they almost always seemed to have someone on the surgeon's table undergoing a long, difficult procedure.
Not to denigrate surgeons. If you've been in some horrible accident, been in a traffic accident, or shot it's still a surgeon who will save your life, if possible. And heart trouble or cancers that haven't gotten too out of control.
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I don't know if I ever watched the shows, but I remember my cousin had a Ben Casey shirt.
Rhiannon12866
Jan 2022
#8
Well, this was in the '60s - but you have to know that I thought of that, too!
Rhiannon12866
Jan 2022
#12
Bwah! I thought of them too. I think the one that I really remembered was...
electric_blue68
Jan 2022
#51
Of course! I watched both avidly - and had a huge crush on Richard Chamberlain,
Ocelot II
Jan 2022
#20
Remember they were on the air. Never watched. Hate doctor/hospital shows.
highplainsdem
Jan 2022
#25
I occasionally listen to the Dr. Kildare radio program on satellite radio.
Dial H For Hero
Jan 2022
#26
Yeah, I vaguely remember Bettye Ackerman in the cast. Now that you mention her. (nt)
Paladin
Jan 2022
#47
We (family) watched both. I don't remember which but one lead into a serious discussion...
electric_blue68
Jan 2022
#53