Dr. Kildare

Dr. Kildare (1961-1966)

EndedScripted showDrama, Medical

Dr. James Kildare routinely ignores the advice of his mentor, Dr. Leonard Gillespie: "doctors keep patients alive, they don't tell them how to live."

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E58Reckoning (4)Apr 5, 1966
S05E57New Doctor In Town (3)Apr 4, 1966
S05E56A Strange Sort Of Accident (2)Mar 29, 1966
S05E55Mercy Or Murder (1)Mar 28, 1966
S05E54Travel A Crooked Road (2)Mar 22, 1966
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Dr. Kildare premiere?

Dr. Kildare premiered on September 28, 1961.

Who played the titular character in Dr. Kildare?

Richard Chamberlain played the titular character in Dr. Kildare.

What was Dr. Kildare's full name?

Dr. James Kildare was the full name of the titular character.

Who played Dr. Kildare's mentor, Dr. Leonard Gillespie?

Raymond Massey played Dr. Kildare's mentor, Dr. Leonard Gillespie.

What hospital did Dr. Kildare work at?

Dr. Kildare worked at Blair General Hospital.

What was the name of Dr. Kildare's love interest in the show?

Dr. Kildare's love interest in the show was named Nurse Mary Lamont.

Who played Nurse Mary Lamont?

Barbara Eden played Nurse Mary Lamont.

What was the name of the hospital's head nurse in Dr. Kildare?

The hospital's head nurse in Dr. Kildare was named Nurse Molly Byrd.

Who played Nurse Molly Byrd?

Anne Atmar played Nurse Molly Byrd.

What was the name of Dr. Kildare's best friend and fellow doctor in the show?

Dr. Kildare's best friend and fellow doctor in the show was named Dr. Thomas Gerson.

Who played Dr. Thomas Gerson?

Richard Chamberlain played Dr. Thomas Gerson in addition to playing Dr. Kildare.

What was the name of Dr. Kildare's landlord?

Dr. Kildare's landlord was named Mr. Lionel Standish.

Who played Mr. Lionel Standish?

John Zaremba played Mr. Lionel Standish.

What was the name of the hospital's administrator in Dr. Kildare?

The hospital's administrator in Dr. Kildare was named Dr. Everett Scott.

Who played Dr. Everett Scott?

Stephen Dunne played Dr. Everett Scott.

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