I am currently working on a Master's degree, preparing to become a special education teacher. This program did an excellent job of portraying a child with traumatic brain injury and some of its possible effects. Things have come a long way since 1955 in regards to what supports are available for children like Laurie. Nowadays, she would be in schools alongside regular students as much as possible.
@CandysAllMediaReview Hi Candy. You're right, that awful name was used decades ago. One of the insights to be gained by watching classic television is how far we've come since then. Take care :) -Michael
@actionsub Yes the heroic ben crazy who will step on anyone who gets in his way even doctor zorba he does this to save lives of course his bed side manner left a little to be desired but people became doctors because they watched ths show according to vince edwards the music was great
to hwy61media: i guess this actor fascinates me so much because my late husband --whom first name was also richard--was a dead ringer for him-in looks; build; height--with or without mustache--it's like i am looking at my hubby all over again
That's pretty close. Based on what I've read on Wikipedia it was the first tv show to focus on medical procedures. Two shows before it had not done that: The Doctor and City Hospital.
One of the great series from Television's Golden Age.
Starcastle2009 4 months ago
I am currently working on a Master's degree, preparing to become a special education teacher. This program did an excellent job of portraying a child with traumatic brain injury and some of its possible effects. Things have come a long way since 1955 in regards to what supports are available for children like Laurie. Nowadays, she would be in schools alongside regular students as much as possible.
actionsub 8 months ago
My niece has Down Syndrome and they were called that awful name "mongoloid" decades ago
CandysAllMediaReview 11 months ago
@CandysAllMediaReview Hi Candy. You're right, that awful name was used decades ago. One of the insights to be gained by watching classic television is how far we've come since then. Take care :) -Michael
hwy61media 11 months ago
I saw this show when it aired nearly 56 years ago. I've never forgotten it.
ishouldntbeyoutubing 1 year ago
That I recall about the kids with mental retardation I grew up with; they did tend to be isolated from other people.
Petemonster62 1 year ago
Moser had previously written for Jack Webb's "DRAGNET" (TV and radio editions) before he became involved with this series.
fromthesidelines 1 year ago
James Moser, who created and produced "Medic", would later go on to bring another TV doctor to life, "Ben Casey".
actionsub 1 year ago
@actionsub I didn't know that. He was certainly well qualified. Thanks for commenting!
hwy61media 1 year ago
@actionsub Yes the heroic ben crazy who will step on anyone who gets in his way even doctor zorba he does this to save lives of course his bed side manner left a little to be desired but people became doctors because they watched ths show according to vince edwards the music was great
spacepatrolman 8 months ago
denver pyle is like wow!
melollylolly 1 year ago
Would that be like Elvis wow or like Boris Karloff wow? LOL. Just joking. Thanks for commenting.
hwy61media 1 year ago
to hwy61media: i guess this actor fascinates me so much because my late husband --whom first name was also richard--was a dead ringer for him-in looks; build; height--with or without mustache--it's like i am looking at my hubby all over again
melollylolly 2 years ago
That's very interesting. The actor is Denver Pyle. I'm glad you like the show. I just uploaded another episode :)
hwy61media 2 years ago
i hope too see even more episodes with dr, styner in it
melollylolly 2 years ago
You will. He may be in all of them. Thanks!
hwy61media 2 years ago
great show; thanks for posting
melollylolly 2 years ago
You're welcome :)
hwy61media 2 years ago
Yes, this originally aired on 5/23/55.
fromthesidelines 2 years ago
That's pretty close. Based on what I've read on Wikipedia it was the first tv show to focus on medical procedures. Two shows before it had not done that: The Doctor and City Hospital.
hwy61media 2 years ago