"Medical Center" (1969) TV series 1969-1976

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Writers:

Barbara Avedon (writer)
Barbara Corday (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | unknown

Release Date:

24 September 1969 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Located in the Los Angeles area, Medical Center was an otherwise unnamed hospital complex that was part of a large university campus...

Plot Keywords:

Medical

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 3 wins & 7 nominations

Cast

Chad Everett	...	Dr. Joe Gannon (150 episodes, 1969-1976)
James Daly	...	Dr. Paul Lochner / ... (150 episodes, 1969-1976)
Chris Hutson	...	Nurse Courtland / ... (99 episodes, 1969-1976)

Runtime:

60 min (170 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

California State University Northridge - 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

MGM Television

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Prince of Space (#9.16)" (1997)

A show way ahead of it's time

Not only did this show have a top notch supporting cast, a handsome, charming leading man, and outstanding "guest star" performances, but it took on issues and subjects and issues that were taboo on television until that time (some are still quite controversial even now). Male impotence. A lesbian doctor. Witchcraft. Drug overdoses. Gangs. Sex changes. Mental illnesses. Doctors practicing with no training. Racial issues. Feminisim. Child abuse.I still remember many of the episodes and even some of the dialogue. The issues covered in this groundbreaking series are still relevant to audiences today. This is a series that deserves more attention and needs a DVD box set made!