 Hello from Hollywood, ladies and gentlemen. This is C.P. McGregor speaking, and welcoming you to Proudly We Hail, a program of your ward apartment. Through the courtesy of the Hollywood Coordinating Committee, we are happy to present as our star Mr. William Holden in The Doctor Gets a Call, written by Rich Hall with music by Eddie Skravanik. The long gray convertible sped comfortably along past the Garden Park racetrack and onto the coast highway. It was a cold, clear night, with the moon hanging low like a giant pumpkin. And in the car, Elizabeth Scott moved a little closer to her husband, Dr. Nathan Scott. She smiled happily as she spoke. Oh, darling. So sweet of you to remember our anniversary. Well, I'm a very thoughtful character. Oh, didn't you know? Well, there have been moments when I wasn't so sure, like our anniversary last year. Oh, what happened last year? Oh, you were to meet me for a big dinner and a big celebration. Remember? Oh, oh, yes. And then I got a call. Um-hmm. And you didn't get home until 2 a.m. And we celebrated our anniversary dunking donuts in one of those all-night hamburger stares. Well, I'm making up for it this year. You do like the sea comers, don't you? I'll tell you a lot of the way, but oh, I hear their dinners are simply marvelous. And you like being alone with just me? Oh, what do you think? Well, I can only speak for myself. Well, I, um, I think I like to be alone with you. Oh, that's very kind of you, sir. Only for a couple of thousand years. Oh, darling. Oh, say, what's that over at the left here? Oh, that's the Sands Point Lighthouse and shore station. And that's the sea comers. Oh, good. Hungry? Spanish. Oh, good. I'll have them lay the kitchen at your feet. Hey, listen to the breakers. Sound good, don't they? Oh, but the water must be cold. Ah, let's see. Well, here we are. Good evening. I, I believe I have a reservation. Dr. Nathan Stuck? Oh, yes, Dr. Stuck. This way, please. Here you are. You'll like it here by the window. And now, what can we bring you? Well, we're, we're not very hungry. Who said that? Perhaps some cherry stones to start with. Very good. Cherry stones. And chovie salad. And chovie salad. Crack crab. Crack crab. And a donut. A donut. For sentimental reason. Very good, Dr. Scott. That donut, son of Stuck, is? Oh, no, no. No, we provide everything here. You do? Yes, as a matter of fact, you wish the donut sugar or blaze. Oh, that'll teach you. I'll just bring one any old way as long as it'll don't. Thank you, you nick. Oh, look, honey. What is it? Oh, it's a police car. Are they pulling up right out in front? I wonder what they want. Now, listen, my pet, if you want to get curious, let's investigate that music. I can still execute a very brilliant rumba. Oh, all right. Oh, excuse me, Dr. Scott. There seems to be an emergency at this way, officer. Are you a doctor? Oh, yes, but you see- Doc, we need help. I'm sorry, but I- You don't understand. We got a call from the Sands Point shore station down the road. They need a doctor back. But I'm trying to tell you that- Doctor, we haven't any time. Are you coming or not? Well, what can I say? Oh, dear, I knew something would happen. Oh, honey, don't they realize that- Darling, look, you stay here and start dinner. I'll get back as quickly as I can. Oh, no, you don't. I'm coming with you. Well, all right, then. Let's go. At least, darling, this is more exciting than last year. Yes, yeah. Where do we go, officer? Over this way to the radio shack. Now, can you tell me what it's all about? Well, it seems that there's a freighter somewhere between San Francisco and Honolulu, with a very sick sailor and no doctor aboard. They radioed the station here and asked for help. We took a chance there at the sea coma because it's so close. Well, let him. Let's hurry up. Maybe I can still give them a hand. I know you can. We pause briefly from our story. The doctor gets a call, starring William Holden, to bring you an important message from your war department. Are you the one man in 250? Out of the millions of young men eligible for a good job in the new regular army, 40,000 can qualify each month, or one out of every 250. A job in the army is high pay. Men who qualify and start as privates receive a base pay of $75 a month. Through this is added the value of food, clothing, lodging, medical, and dental care, which is furnished without charge, and there's no income tax to pay. This is equivalent to a salary in civilian industry of nearly $50 a week. How many young men with no previous experience in training can start with such high pay outside of the army? But that's not all. The regular army soldier is trained in any one of many scientific skills or industrial trades, and has the opportunity for further off-duty education up to college level. At the end of only 20 years' service, he is eligible for retirement on half pay or up to 30 years of three-quarters pay. Go to your local army recruiting station today. If you qualify for enlistment, you'll be one chosen out of 250 eligible. Act two of the doctor gets a call, starring William Holden as Dr. Nathan Scott. Inside the radio shack at the Sands Point Shore Station, Dr. Nathan Scott is greeted by a very worried radio operator as he opens the door. Oh, you're the doctor. Come in, come in. That's right, Anna. Oh, what a time I've had. What a time, what a time. Thank heaven you're here, doctor. Well, thank you. For me, I should be on the flat of my back in bed. I'm a sick man, doctor. You are. My back, it's been bothering me for months. And look at my throat. Oh, I should be in a hospital this very moment. Well, you see, here I am, worrying my poor heart out about a sailor aboard the Aloha somewhere in the middle of the Pacific. Yes, yes. Now, dear, I'd better see if I can reach them. Come over here, doctor. All right. Captain Cannell on the Aloha. Captain Cannell on the Aloha. This is almost too much for a sick man to endure. Captain Cannell on the Aloha. This is Captain Cannell. This is Briggs at Sands Point. Are we coming through all right, Captain? Oh, yes, fine, fine. How about us? You're all right. I have you, doctor, Captain. I'm practically a nervous wreck, but I have you, doctor. Just a moment. Right here, doctor. Speak right into the microphone. Oh, this job is killing me. Hello, Captain. I understand there's something wrong out there. We have a lad named Cole, the board doctor. Very sick boy. Ah, what seems to be the trouble? What is it? Yes. Now, tell me, when did the pains begin? Right after the evening mess. You have a medical kit there? Oh, yes, doctor. Hey, stethoscope? I... All right. Now, Captain, do this. Put the earpieces to the microphone and hold the other end over his heart. You'll have to put the earpieces right up to the microphone. Let them touch. Ah, that's better. Now, hold them right there for a minute. All right. Now, you can take them away. Now, how about his temperature, Captain? You say he got sick right after a mess. Did he eat anything the other boys didn't eat? All right, Captain, I... I think the boy has nothing more than a case of old-fashioned pip. I could be wrong, but I think that's all it is. Now, do this. You have a sedative there in your kit? Oh, yes. Give him a sedative and keep him well covered. Well, how much should I give him? Follow your directions there in the kit. We'll stand by here and I'll let us know what happens. Well, thanks, Doctor. Thanks. We'll be waiting for your message. Here's the radio operator. Dear, you don't know how relieved I feel, Doctor. Captain Cannell, this is Briggs at Sands Point. Elizabeth. Can we help her? Elizabeth, honey. Hi, yes, darling. Oh, what is it? Now, look, call town right now. Go right down the list in the directory. I want to get another doctor down here. I want to be sure. How are you doing? I'm not. Well, keep trying. Doctor, I have a message from Captain Cannell on the aloha. Colt's temperature down. Pain almost gone. Feels much better, and we do too. Many thanks. Well, that's fine. Oh, hon, you can forget the telephone. All right. I think everything's under control. Say, where's that cup? We've got an anniversary dinner waiting for us back at the sea coma. Oh, he had to leave on another call, but it's just a short walk back, really. Yeah. Come on, sweet, let's go. I'm really hungry now. Oh, Doctor, that was marvelous the way you diagnosed that case. You know, I've had so much trouble with my back. Perhaps you could do for me what you did for that boy, Colt. Well, I'd be glad to look at it, but I think you're talking to the wrong man. They practically shanghied me back here at that restaurant, but... Well, I'm a doctor, all right, but not the kind you think. You see, I'm a vet. Veterinarian? You're the best, darling, horse doctor I ever married. But in this case, I think it was all right, don't you? Well, I... A veterinarian can always prescribe treatment for a Colt. Come on, honey. Uh-oh. Do you see what I see? Oh, it's closed. Well, the sea coma's closed, darn it all. But wait a minute. Right across the road, that all-night hamburger stand. Must we? Well, how choosy can you get at this hour? Come on, honey. All right. You know, I was just trying to think... What? Do you dunk with your left hand? You do, don't you? This is C.P. McGregor speaking. I hope you've enjoyed our proudly-behaved story starring William Holden. Before leaving you, here's an important message from your war department. Whoever heard of putting food in a refrigerator to make it warmer? Well, that's exactly what cooks of U.S. Army Task Force willow are doing. But their refrigerator warehouses are reversed, with the units designed to heat instead of freeze the food. Placed in huge assembly areas, the food is already frozen by the frigid Arctic climate and must be warmed before it can be prepared for eating. This is just one of many problems being met by the Army Task Force stationed in the frigid temperatures at Adak, Alaska. Other similar units at training and experimenting at Ladd Field, Alaska and Camp McCoy, Wisconsin. They are testing, besides food, clothing, utensils, and equipment under conditions of severe cold. As a result of these experiments in cold weather, living conditions in the future are expected to be improved for everyone. In other tests, Army scientists have developed new methods of water purification, food preservation and storage processes, and longer-wearing clothing. Army technicians are continually working in such fields as radar, supersonics, medicine and engineering. The new regular Army program of research and development goes on daily. Only the highest type of man capable of being trained to operate the most modern equipment is eligible to carry on the work of the new regular Army. Each month, there are 40,000 of these good jobs available to young men between 17 and 34 who can qualify. Regular Army soldiers are the highest paid in history. A private starts at $75 a month and gets free food, clothing, lodging, dental and medical expenses, and has no income tax to pay. And he's paid while learning. For overseas service, he gets 20% extra and an automatic 5% raise every three years. For men of ability, chances for advancement are good. Go to your nearest Army recruiting station today and find out if you can qualify for one of these 40,000 good jobs with good pay. Thank you, William Holden, for appearing on our show. Proudly, we hail will come to you again next week. Listen in.