Medic
Series Overview
Medic is an American medical drama that aired on NBC beginning in 1954. Medic was television's first doctor drama to focus attention on medical procedures. Created by its principal writer James E. Moser, Medic tried to create realism which would typify medical shows from then on. Moser had previously written for the radio shows Dragnet and Dr. Kildare. He went on to write the television series Ben Casey.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 59 Episodes
30 min per episode
1954 – 1956
Premiered: Mon, Sep 13, 1954
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 31: “This Strange Ending”
Promising 19-year-old ballerina Laurie Allen's 1947 death from cancer becomes a personal obsession for newspaper reporter Joe Bailey, who conducts a series of interviews that he hopes will reveal the true story behind her untimely demise.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James E. Moser
James E. Moser
Worthington Miner
Department Leadership Roster
James E. Moser
Writer
Worthington Miner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is Medic about?
Medic is an American medical drama that aired on NBC beginning in 1954. Medic was television's first doctor drama to focus attention on medical procedures. Created by its principal writer James E. Moser, Medic tried to create realism which would typify medical shows from then on. Moser had previously written for the radio shows Dragnet and Dr. Kildare. He went on to write the television series Ben Casey.
How many seasons does Medic have?
Medic comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Medic?
Key cast members in Medic include Richard Boone.
Who created or directed Medic?
Medic was developed and directed by James E. Moser.