Medic (TV series)

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Medic
Richard Boone Medic 1955.JPG
Richard Boone as Konrad Styner, 1955.
Genre Medical drama
Created byJames E. Moser
Directed by John Brahm
George M. Cahan
Bernard Girard
Worthington Miner
James E. Moser
Ralph Francis Murphy
Lonnie D'Orsa
Ted Post
Richard Wilson
Starring Richard Boone
Narrated byRichard Boone
Theme music composer Victor Young
Edward Heyman
Opening theme"Blue Star"
ComposerVictor Young
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes59 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer Worthington Miner
ProducerFrank LaTourette
Cinematography William A. Sickner
Lester Shorr
Running time30 minutes
Production companyMedic TV Productions
Original release
Network NBC
ReleaseSeptember 13, 1954 (1954-09-13) –
August 27, 1956 (1956-08-27)

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.[ citation needed ]

Contents

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 .[ citation needed ]

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

SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
First releasedLast released
1 28September 13, 1954 (1954-09-13)June 13, 1955 (1955-06-13)
2 31September 5, 1955 (1955-09-05)August 27, 1956 (1956-08-27)

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.[ citation needed ]

Guest stars

Notable guest stars included:

Awards and nominations

YearAwardResultCategoryRecipientNotes
1955 Emmy Award NominatedBest Written Dramatic MaterialJames E. MoserFor episode "White Is the Color"
NominatedBest Television Film Editing Jodie Copelan For episode "White Is the Color"
NominatedBest Original Music Composed for TV Victor Young
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NominatedBest Individual Program of the Year
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For episode "White Is the Color"
NominatedBest Dramatic Series
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NominatedBest Actress in a Single Performance Beverly Garland
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NominatedBest Actor Starring in a Regular Series Richard Boone
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WonBest Direction of PhotographyLester ShorrFor episode "I Climb the Stairs"
1956NominatedBest Producer - Film SeriesFrank La Tourette
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WonBest Cinematography for TelevisionWilliam A. SicknerFor episode "Black Friday"
1957NominatedBest Musical Contribution for TelevisionSidney FineFor orchestration of Victor Young's music
1956 Directors Guild of America Award NominatedOutstanding Directorial Achievement in Television Ted Post For episode "Mercy Wears an Apron"

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television: the Comprehensive Guide to Programming from 1948 to the Present (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 538. ISBN   0-14-02-4916-8.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (1999). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (7th ed.). New York: The Ballentine Publishing Group. p. 649. ISBN   0-345-42923-0.
  3. ↑ "Medic - Corrected Episode Count for TMG's Release, And Why It's Not 'Complete'". Archived from the original on December 10, 2011. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
  4. 1 2 3 Luban, Milton (December 8, 1954). "TV Review: Medic ('The Wild Intruder')". The Hollywood Reporter. p. 14. ProQuest   2322742259. Miss Miles turns in a superb portrayal, demonstrating anew that she is a remarkably talented actress. Allen was outstanding as the young groom-to-be, with James Logan as the operating surgeon, Sam Gilman as the legless ex-surgeon, and Charles Cain as Miss Miles' father, all excellent.
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