Dr. Kildare
Series Overview
The story of a young intern in a large metropolitan hospital trying to learn his profession, deal with the problems of his patients, and win the respect of the senior doctor in his specialty, internal medicine.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 191 Episodes
60 min per episode
1961 – 1966
Premiered: Wed, Sep 27, 1961
James KomackLatest Aired Episode
Season 5, Episode 58: “Reckoning (4)”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Dr. Kildare 1961 - 1966 Opening and Closing Theme
Type: Opening Credits • Published 2016-03-06
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Komack
Norman Felton, Douglas Benton, David Victor, Herbert Hirschman, Irv Pearlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Benton
Producer
David Victor
Producer
Herbert Hirschman
Producer
Irv Pearlberg
Producer
Henry Colman
Producer
Robert F. O'Neill
Producer
Calvin Clements Jr.
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kildare
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What is Dr. Kildare about?
The story of a young intern in a large metropolitan hospital trying to learn his profession, deal with the problems of his patients, and win the respect of the senior doctor in his specialty, internal medicine.
How many seasons does Dr. Kildare have?
Dr. Kildare comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Dr. Kildare?
Key cast members in Dr. Kildare include Raymond Massey, Richard Chamberlain.
Who created or directed Dr. Kildare?
Dr. Kildare was developed and directed by James Komack.