"Dr. Kildare" (1961) TV series 1961-1966

User Rating:

7.7/10   

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | unknown

Release Date:

28 September 1961 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

The dramatic relationship between a young medical intern and his surgeon mentor.

Plot Keywords:

Medical Doctor | Medical | Character Name In Title

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 7 nominations

Cast

Richard Chamberlain	...	Dr. James Kildare (191 episodes, 1961-1966)
Raymond Massey	...	Dr. Leonard Gillespie / ... (191 episodes, 1961-1966)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (58 episodes) | USA:60 min (132 episodes) | Argentina:60 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White | Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Argentina:13

Company:

Arena Productions

Trivia:

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.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Castle of Fu-Manchu (#4.23)" (1992)

Soundtrack:

Three Stars Will Shine Tonight

My Introduction to Ricard Chamberlain

This series was based on the movies about the same characters starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. I truly loved those old movies. If I am not mistaken I think Lew Ayres even appeared in one of the episodes. The series was my introduction to Richard Chamberlain. As I have followed his career - I have never been disappointed by the roles he has taken on. But it was as Dr. Kildare that I shall always remember him first. I must add though that he had a great singing voice as well - I used to own the only record he ever released - Dr. Kildare Sings - I believe was the title of the LP. I concur with other fans about wondering if any copies of the show still exist for release in a DVD format for us diehard fans. I would buy them in a heartbeat!!!