Medic (TV series)
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Medic is an American medical drama television series that aired on NBC from September 13, 1954, to November 19, 1956.[1] It was television's first doctor drama to focus attention on medical procedures.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Created by James Moser,[1] Medic tried to create realism (City Hospital and The Doctor had not), which would typify subsequent medical shows. Moser had previously written for the radio shows Dragnet and Dr. Kildare.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Synopsis
Medic episodes were introduced and narrated by Richard Boone, playing Dr. Konrad Styner, who sometimes also appeared in the stories.[2] Fifty-nine segments aired from September 1954 to November 1956.
The series was introduced each week by theme music written by Victor Young. Eventually, with lyrics added by Edward Heyman, the song became popular under the title "Blue Star."[2]
Episodes
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Production
Worthington Miner was the producer.[1] The series was broadcast on Mondays from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Eastern Time.[2]
Episodes were based on case histories from the Los Angeles County Medical Association. Filming was done at actual clinics and hospitals, often with real-life doctors and nurses as part of the cast.[2]
Home media
On November 15, 2011, Timeless Media Group released Medic- The Groundbreaking Hospital Series on DVD in Region 1 for the first time.[3] The six-disc set features 44 of the 59 episodes of the series, as these are the only episodes for which Timeless was able to obtain the rights. This is believed to be due to only 44 of the prints being salvageable.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Guest stars
Notable guest stars included:
- Claude Akins
- Corey Allen[4]
- Charles Bronson
- Charles Cane[4]
- Cindy Carol
- Lee J. Cobb
- Richard Crenna
- Bobby Driscoll
- Jean Engstrom (three episodes - all in 1955)
- Beverly Garland
- Sam Gilman[4]
- Dennis Hopper[1] (his acting debut)Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
- Lee Marvin
- Vera Miles
- Ainslie Pryor (two episodes - both in 1956)
- Denver Pyle
- Dick Sargent
- John Saxon[1]
- Robert F. Simon
- Robert Vaughn[1]
- Michael Winkelman
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient | Notes |
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| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Written Dramatic Material | James E. Moser | For episode "White Is the Color" |
| Nominated | Best Television Film Editing | Jodie Copelan | For episode "White Is the Color" | ||
| Nominated | Best Original Music Composed for TV | Victor Young | - Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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| Nominated | Best Individual Program of the Year | - Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
For episode "White Is the Color" | ||
| Nominated | Best Dramatic Series | - Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". |
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| Nominated | Best Actress in a Single Performance | Beverly Garland | - Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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| Nominated | Best Actor Starring in a Regular Series | Richard Boone | - Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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| Won | Best Direction of Photography | Lester Shorr | For episode "I Climb the Stairs" | ||
| 1956 | Nominated | Best Producer - Film Series | Frank La Tourette | - Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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| Won | Best Cinematography for Television | William A. Sickner | For episode "Black Friday" | ||
| 1957 | Nominated | Best Musical Contribution for Television | Sidney Fine | For orchestration of Victor Young's music | |
| 1956 | Directors Guild of America Award | Nominated | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television | Ted Post | For episode "Mercy Wears an Apron" |
References
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External links
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- Script error: No such module "If empty". at IMDbTemplate:Edit at WikidataScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Wikidata check
- Medic at CVTA with episode list
- Medic at Rotten TomatoesTemplate:Wikidata check
- Medic at The Museum of Broadcast Communications
