The Story of Dr. Kildare
Volume 3
“…One of the great citadels of American medicine…”
Radio listeners in the 1940s and 50s were introduced to Blair Memorial Hospital this way and welcomed into the life of one of the most enduring and popular physicians of American Fiction. The Story of Dr. Kildare, Volume 3 gives modern listeners the chance to enjoy the drama, humor, and fantastic storytelling that have made Kildare and company a part of American culture.
Based on the highly successful Dr. Kildare series of B-Movies by MGM, The Story of Dr. Kildare retained not only the charm and pathos of the films, but also brought two stars from the movies that’d left their marks on the series. Lew Ayres, who portrayed the idealistic young. Dr. Kildare in the first MGM films, reprised the part for radio. As important as Ayers, acting legend Lionel Barrymore lent his talents once more to the role of Dr. Leonard Gillespie, Kildare’s curmudgeonly mentor and often partner in the cases Kildare worked in each episode.
Great talent was not The Story of Dr. Kildare’s only strong point. Production on this syndicated, relatively low budgeted program was top notch, featuring William P. Rousseau as director, an original score by Walter Schumann, and scripts from such greats as Jean Holloway and Les Crutchfield. Each episode was a self contained superbly presented drama. The Story of Dr. Kildare Volume 3 from Radio Archives is six hours of classic drama at its finest, restored to the highest quality possible for pure listening enjoyment.
#59 Edward Calton's Dog Bite
Friday, March 9, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#60 Amy Dickens, Broken Leg
Friday, March 16, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#61 Cathy Morton's Baby
Friday, March 23, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#62 Nurse Joan Quinn
Friday, March 30, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#63 Dr. Gillespie's New Suit
Friday, April 6, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#64 Yukon Joe Moran
Friday, April 13, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#69 John Smith, Mystery Patient
Friday, May 18, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#70 Dr. Gillespie's New Office
Friday, May 25, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#73 Dr. Kildare's Acute Appendicitis
Friday, June 15, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#74 Dr. Paul Bailey, Intern
Friday, June 22, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#77 The Murder Of Walter Benton
Friday, July 13, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
#78 Evelyn Braggs, Diphtheria
Friday, July 20, 1951 – 30:00 – MGM Syndication
