They could watch but they still wouldn't get it. Thank goodness these episodes still exist - not only do they whip anything on daytime now, but it's better than most primetime shows, too.

Thanks for the welcome.

Reading earlier posts about how Lydia Bruce originally received hate mail for her apparent crime of not being Bethel Leslie is an annoying reminder that online social media may make it easier and more common, but classless behavior among some "fans" has always existed. I will never understand that mentality and don't particularly want to. Hopefully she also received some positive feedback from viewers early on to balance out the bad.

As I'm starting to watch the Lydia-as-Maggie episodes, it is a little bit of an adjustment, as watching most recasts of major roles can be. I really enjoyed Bethel's Maggie and will miss her version, but I also like what I've seen so far of Lydia's Maggie and look forward to seeing more of her take on the character over time.

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She did a great job jumping into heavy story and making the character of Maggie her own. They are two actresses who looked nothing alike (and with high heels on, LB was nearly as tall as James Pritchett), but like Ann Williams before them, each put her own definitive stamp on the role.

I really liked Steve and Karen today. She has a very modern outlook for 1968 and for classic soap opera. This show is really progressive and stands out from what I've heard and read about other soaps during this time period. All the characters are very well drawn and three dimensional. There are no mustache twirling villains or good girls versus bad girls. Look at Maggie... I feel badly for her, but her marriage mess is her own fault.

Rita Lakin was an excellent writer. I really wish that I could see fan mail from that time period, just to get an idea of how the audience was reacting to the show and her stories.

I can see what you're saying, but Maggie isn't alone in causing problems in her marriage. Matt has been so insensitive to her feelings and suspicions about Karen for months that he can't be called blameless. But then, that also goes back to how good the writing was. Matt may be the Chief of Staff and respected by his colleagues, but he's no saint. He's a man who has his flaws as well as his strengths, and James Pritchett was excellent at tapping into both sides of Dr. Powers' persona.

But, since I'm already a fan of the 2 older half-hour series I've gotten to see in recent years (Dark Shadows via VHS and now DVD, and Ryan's Hope via Soapnet),

Yes, Dave, I remember reading you on the SN Ryan's Hope forum!

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Maybe I'm nuts, but does anyone else see a strong facial resemblance between David O'Brien and...Jimmy Fallon? The eyes, the jaw. I know it is pure coincidence, but I do see a lot of resemblance. Ironically, both taped their respective shows at 30 Rock!!!

I organized clippings I found on newspapers.com regarding The Doctors early years (mainly 1963-1965). The format changed from an anthology to a once-a-week, 5-part, format on July 22, 1965. It appears that the format changed to a continuing story around March 1964.

Anthology - April 1, 1963 - July 19, 1963

April 1, 1963 (Mon.)

Premiere. "Whatsoever House I Enter." Surgeon performs two operations, losing a 7-year old girl and saving a baby. Jock Gaynor (Dr. William Scott), Margot Moser (Dr. Elizabeth Hayes), Richard Roat (Dr. Jerry Chandler), and Fred J. Scollay (Rev. Samuel Shafer) alternate daily in a leading role on anthology series of medical drama set in large metropolitan hospital. They will play a surgeon, a child psychiatrist, and internist, and a chaplain. In the opening story, Dr. Scott performs a critical operation on a 7-year old girl. The child dies, and moments later, "Scotty," is called to the emergency room, where a new-born infant is close to death. Another operation, and the baby lives. The dead girl's father arrives at the hospital and hears the news. He confronts the mother of the surviving infant and presents her with the flowers he had bought someone else.

April 4, 1963 (Thurs.)

A cynical divorcee who is a diabetic attempts to commit suicide.

April 9, 1963 (Tues.)

A patient's complaints and disobedience of hospital rules cause a staff crisis.

April 11, 1963 (Wed.)

Esther Ralston plays a featured role today.

April 12, 1963 (Fri.)

An abandoned newborn is brought to the hospital and "adopted" by the staff in "Little Mr. Nobody."

May 6, 1963 (Mon.)

Cathey Peterson, Oliver Berg, and Margot Moser in "Little Doctor."

May 7, 1963 (Tues.)

Bonnie Bartlett, Priscilla Decatur, Larry Weber, and Jock Gaynor in "A Beau for Mrs. Deville."

May 8, 1963 (Wed.)

Bill Berger, Russell Hardie, and Richard Roat in "Father and Son."

May 9, 1963 (Thurs.)

Gaynor, Lois Markle, and Elizabeth Lawrence in "The Doll Who Limped."

May 10, 1963 (Fri.)

Sid Raymond, Tommy Mello, and Roat in "Doc, What Are the Odds?"

May 20, 1963 (Mon.)

Joe Mascolo, Fred Scollay, and Eleni Kiamos in "A Heart is a Boy's Need."

May 21, 1963 (Tues.)

Margot Moser, Nina Wilcox, Don Keefer, and Richard Roat in "The Blues is a Riddle Song."

May 22, 1963 (Wed.)

Kathy Dunn, Morgan Paull, Scollay, and Keefer in "The Young Spinning Wheels."

May 23, 1963 (Thurs.)

Neil Fitzgerald, Jock Gaynor, Leslye Hunter, and Roat in "Greater Love Hath No Man."

May 24, 1963 (Fri.)

Moser and Phillip Keneally in "The Forbidden Candystriper."

May 27, 1963 (Mon.)

Jock Gaynor, Pat Jenkins and Judy Lewis in "Sick Little Rich Girl." A wealthy patient, young and pretty, disrupts the hospital."

May 28, 1963 (Tues.)

Joan Tompkins, Larry Bleidner, and Margot Moser in "A Single Tear." A boy who accidentally hurt his baby sister is rejected by his mother.

May 29, 1963 (Wed.)

John Granger, Fran Anthony, and Gaynor in "Hold the Lamp High for Willy." A girl fears her blind fiance will find her ugly if his sight is restored.

May 30, 1963 (Thurs.)

Moser, Mark O'Daniels, and Malachi Throne in "Celebrity Blues."

May 31, 1963 (Fri.)

Bonnie Jones, Fred Scollay, and Richard Roat in "A Penny for Your Doubts."

June 3, 1963 (Mon.)

Margot Moser, Archie Smith, and Hugh Reilly in "The Disembodied Voice." Disturbing telephone calls plague a lovely psychiatrist.

June 4, 1963 (Tues.)

Vera Allen, Beverly Owen, and Jock Gaynor in "Death is a Constant Bell Ringer." A Vindictive mother-in-law refuses to authorize surgery on her son-in-law;

June 5, 1963 (Wed.)

Fred Scollay, Moser, and Jane Hamilton in "A Doctor in Spite of Herself." An innocent dinner date turns into a major crisis.

June 6, 1963 (Thurs.)

Richard Roat, Michael Baseleon, and Louise Sorel in "The Faint Heart Never Wins." Should a heart patient resume his career as a social worker?

June 7, 1963 (Fri.)

Gaynor in "Rewards are Only for the Living." A surgeon encounters a problem in ethics.

June 10, 1963 (Mon.)

John McKay, Millette Alexander, and Richard Roat in ". . . And Not to Be."

June 11, 1963 (Tues.)

Nancy Pollock, Doug Marland, Jock Gaynor, and Allen Frank in "With Strings Attached."

June 12, 1963 (Wed.)

Roat and Bernadette Hale in "The Count of Ten."

June 13, 1963 (Thurs.)

Margot Moser, Chet London, and Diana Muldaur in "Twice Born."

June 14, 1963 (Fri.)

Gaynor and Fred Scollay in "The Salesman."

June 18, 1963 (Tues.)

An elderly patient is cured, but finds he has no where to go.

June 20, 1963 (Thurs)

A refugee surgeon will not face his own illness.

June 24, 1963 (Mon.):

Gretchen Walther, Larry Douglas, and Jock Gaynor in "The Bride Wore White;" A dedicated nurse tries to quit her profession and marry a wealthy patient.

June 25, 1963 (Tues.)

Violet Dunn,Joy Hodges, and Fred Scollay in "Give and Live;" A woman fears she is a cancer victim.

June 26, 1963 (Wed.)

Sherry Britton, Richard Roat, and William Hawley in "A Darn Good Sport; A circus clown sues Dr. Chandler for negligence."

June 27, 1963 (Thurs.)

Bob O'Connell, Wendy Winters, Margaret Barker, and Gaynor in "The Heart-Broken Husband."

June 28, 1963 (Fri.)

Stephen Bolster and Roat in "King of the Rock and Rollers." An insolent rock-and-roll singer learns an ironic lesson in dramas.

July 1, 1963 (Mon.)

James Pritchett, Jock Gaynor, and Ellen Newquist in "The Runaway President."

July 2, 1963 (Tues.)

Barbara Berjer, Fred Scollay, and Ralph Stanley in "Woman Against Fear." A woman tells Chaplain Sam Shaffer she fears she is losing her mind. Investigation shows that her husband is purposely irritating her because she neglects her family."

July 3, 1963 (Wed.)

Nick Pryor, Richard Roat, Leslie Warren, and Louise Buckley in "Beware the Bee; A young man refuses to admit he is allergic to bees since it would force his widowed mother to give up her bee-keeping business."

July 4, 1963 (Thurs.)

Scollay, Susan Morse, Frank Schofield, and Craig Huebing in "Heart and Soul; Chaplain Shafer cannot understand why a missionary friend of his will not let his young daughter undergo life saving heart surgery.

July 5, 1963 (Fri.)

Roat, Lance Cunard, and Aileen Poe in "Two in the Twilight." Dr. Chandler begs an old man to tell him what he used to poison his wife so that he might save her life, but the old man thinks the doctor is trying to steal an invention from him.

July 8, 1963 (Mon.)

Julie Connors, 17, becomes hysterical when her father refuses to believe she did not participate in a robbery despite assurances to him from Chaplain Shafer, and psychiatrist Dr. Charles Browning, that the girl is not "bad."

July 10, 1963 (Wed.)

A half-starved widow, Mrs. Gardella, is hospitalized and Dr. Chandler sends out a call for a rare blood type. When her estranged son, Sal, appears he insists he be allowed to donate blood, despite her refusal to accept him as her son.

July 11, 1963 (Thurs.)

Chaplain Shafer meets a blind child, Dinah, whose mother is hospitalized for the birth of a child. The mother is heartbroken over Dinah's blindness, especially since doctors tell her it is psychosomatic and she believes it is an obscure punishment to her for having found great happiness in her second marriage.

July 15, 1963 (Mon.)

Bachelor Pete Logan, realizing his life expectancy is short, decides to marry nurse Connie Stoddard in order to make her his beneficiary. However, he calls off the "strictly business deal" marriage when Dr. Jerry Chandler extends his estimate of Logan's life expectancy.

July 19, 1963 (Fri.)

Mets pitcher Roger Craig plays friend of patient struck by a pitched ball.

FORMAT CHANGES TO TO 5-PART, ONCE A WEEK STORIES.

July 22, 1963 (Mon.)

Format changes from anthology to 5-part, once a week stories. With Jock Gaynor and Margot Moser of the original cast both departed, the Hope Hospital staff is augmented by James Pritchett as the new Chief of Staff and Ann Williams (Erica Brandt of the defunct "Young Doctor Malone" series) as an outpatient assistant.

First 5-part story: "Eight Hours for Emily." A new Chief of Staff disrupts Hope Hospital. A crisis at Hope Hospital when a widow admitted for treatment of a serious illness leaves to attend the wedding of her only daughter, refusing to return until after the ceremony, although she is jeopardizing her life. Emily Croft leaves the hospital before her admittance papers are completed, though Dr. Powers believes she is a patient. The doctors decide to keep her absence a secret until after Helen Croft's wedding. The chaplain agrees to watch her closely, and the trio agrees that Dr. Chandler's career is in jeopardy if Powers finds out. Guest star: Abby Lewis.

July 29, 1963 (Mon.)

A professional dancer injured in a train accident fears she may lose her leg.

July 30, 1963 (Tues.)

Attention to an injured girl causes Chaplain Shafer to conceal his own serious illness. Chaplain Shafer collapses and is placed in a room with a self-pitying patient. The patient nearly causes a calamity by an act of mistaken kindness.

July 31, 1963 (Wed.)

Dr. Powers bluntly puts an end to the hopes of a girl ever dancing again.

August 1, 1963 (Thurs.)

Chaplain Shafer is seriously ill, but tries to help an injured girl.

August 5, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Stone Maiden" (5-part).

Jimmy Hayworth, 17, is brought to Hope Hospital with a severed artery in his arm.

August 6, 1963 (Tues.)

Dr. Powers tells Dr. Fielding of the peculiar behavior of Mrs. Charles Hayworth, then is confronted with Jimmy's father, who threatens a lawsuit.

August 8, 1963 (Thurs.)

The boy's girlfriend comes to the hospital to help authorities trace a reason for his illness.

August 9, 1963 (Fri.)

Dr. Fielding goes to the Hayworth home and persuades Mrs. Hayworth to let her inspect Jimmy's bedroom and darkroom for clues to his illness.

August 12, 1963 (Mon.)

"A March for Three Loves." (5-part) Guest stars: Tina Louise and Judith Valentine.

Dr. Chandler ignores the crush of young Betty Merrill because he has fallen in love with magazine photographer, Janice Wright, who refuses to commit herself to
marriage.

August 13, 1963 (Tue.)

Dr. Fielding checks on Miss Wright's condition to see if discharge from the hospital is possible. Will Miss Wright ruin Dr. Chandler's life?

August 14, 1963 (Wed.)

Dr. Fielding questions Janice Wright as to her plans about Jerry Chandler and receives no satisfactory answer.

August 15, 1963 (Thurs.)

Dr. Powers, furious over Dr. Chandler's refusal of a residency, raves to the Chaplain about Chandler's lack of judgment.

August 16, 1963 (Fri.)

Dr. Chandler, having learned that Janice has been married to her agent for some time, but is willing to divorce him, returns to the hospital, bitter at the interference of the chaplain.

August 19, 1963 (Mon.)

"In Sickness and in Health." (5-part) Written by Ian Martin. Ann Williams stars as Dr. Maggie Fielding, central figure. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a petulant invalid, Dr. Margaret Fielding discovers the true meaning of her vows of fidelity. Dr. Fielding pleads unsuccessfully with her husband, Alec (Joseph Campanella), to consider a risky operation which will restore him to health. When an injured child with a severed leg is brought to Hope Hospital, performs a near miracle operation on the boy. Later, he drives Maggie home and kisses her good night, an act overseen by the jealous Alec.

August 20, 1963 (Tues.)

Chaplain Shafer is told by Dr. Chandler that Dr. Powers and Dr. Fielding have become an "item" in hospital gossip. When Alec confronts Maggie she insists she is innocent and begs him to undergo surgery, so their lives can be normal again. He agrees on condition that Powers not be allowed to operate upon him.

August 21, 1963 (Wed.)

Alec Fielding's condition becomes critical, and Maggie cannot get his own physician to Hope Hospital in time for the operation. Alec continues to refuse to have Dr. Powers operate, certain that he will kill him and steal his wife. Dr. Chandler tells Maggie of hospital gossip and danger to Matt Powers' career if he operates and Alec dies. Alec's condition worsens, and there is no choice.

August 22, 1963 (Thurs.)

Chaplain Shafer warns Dr. Powers of possible consequences of vicious gossip to Maggie and Dr. Powers if Alec dies. The surgeon insists that he must proceed for the patient's good. During the operation, Chaplain Shafer and Maggie talk, and he reminds her of her duties to Alec. Dr. Chandler, assisting Dr. Powers during the operation, is shocked when the surgeon takes a long chance.

August 23, 1963 (Fri.)

Dr. Powers saves his patient and loses Maggie. The operation is completed, apparently successfully, and Maggie realizes she is bound to Alec for the rest of her life, even if his recovery is complete. She tells Dr. Powers she is leaving Hope Hospital and he begs her to reconsider. The Chaplain attempts to reconcile Powers to the

existing situation, but is met with bitterness.

August 26, 1963 (Mon.)

An expectant mother whose weak heart makes it almost impossible for her to survive the birth of a greatly desired child poses both an ethical and a moral problem for

the staff of Hope Hospital.

August 27, 1963 (Tues.)

Hugh Stanton is happy to learn he may be a father but is shocked to learn of his wife's dangerous heart condition.

August 28, 1963 (Wed.)

Beth Stanton is placed in a room with with Doris Owens, who doesn't want her expected baby.

August 29, 1963 (Thurs.)

Doris asks to see her baby but with unexpected results.

August 30, 1963 (Fri.)

Beth's condition deteriorates to the point where surgery is imperative.

September 2, 1963 (Mon.)

"Lost and Found." (5-part)

Guest stars: Rex Thompson, Billie Lou Watt, and Sindee Anne Richards.

September 16, 1963 (Mon.)

"Call Me Charity." (5-part)

Guest stars: Kathleen Widdoes and Ruth McDevitt. A young girl must decide if her duty to a stranger outweighs the dictates of her own heart.

September 23, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Candidate" (5-part) Guest stars: Robert Smith (Ben Stanton), Lori March (Amy Stanton), Betsy Von Furstenburg (Stephanie Van Buren), and Robert Mandan (Mike Hennessy). A candidate for governor injured in a private plane crash along with a beautiful woman whose role is unknown to his wife, poses medical and public relations problems for the Hope Hospital staff.

September 30, 1963 (Mon.)

"A Case of Blackmail." (5-Part) Chief of Staff Matt Powers and Dr. Maggie Fielding find themselves the targets of an unscrupulous lawyer's venality. Guest stars: Humphrey Davis, Len Wayland, and Liz Fleming.

October 7, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Weak Shall Inherit the Strong." (5-part) Guest stars: John Karlen, Penny Fuller, and Paul Lipson.

October 14, 1963 (Mon.)

"How are Things at Home?" (5-part) A convalescent wife refuses to leave the security of Hope Hospital when she becomes convinced her sister has stolen the love of

her husband and her child. Guest stars: Joan Potter (Linda Crowder)Guest stars: Joan Potter (patient Linda Crowder), Lee Richardson (husband Doug Crowder), and Astride Lance (Linda's unhappy sister) Constance Ward).

October 21, 1963 (Mon.)

"Twinkle, Twinkle Big Star." (5-part) A fading actress who wishes her life was over and a rising young singer anxiously anticipating her future are both patients at Hope Hospital. Guest stars: Sylvia Sydney stars in the role of a famous theatrical headliner of a past era who is convinced that for her "the play is over." Arlene Golonka will play the role of singer Toni White, a girl on the brink of stardom.

October 28, 1963 (Mon.)

"And the Greatest of These is Love." (5-part-written by Doris Frankel). Chaplain Shafer fights a battle for his "own soul" when the only man he has ever hated becomes a patient at Hope Hospital. Guest stars: Murray Hamilton (Eddie Nichols) and Rita Gardner (Dorothy Anderson).

November 4, 1963 (Mon.)

"From This Day Forward" (5-part) Guest stars: Alex Canaan, Eugenia Rawls, and Rosemary Forsyth.

November 11, 1963 (Mon.)

"Barren Harvest" (5-part) Guest stars: Martin Brooks, Whitfield Connor and Mercedes McCambridge.

November 18, 1963 (Mon.)

"Beyond the Shadow of a Dream" (5-part) Guest stars: Anita Louise, Ben Piazza, and Linda Lavin. Long-time actress Anita Louise will in this week's 5-part drama on "The Doctors." Miss Louise will play a Congressman's widow. Ben Piazza guest in 5-part drama of widow's fanatical devotion to her husband's memory.

November 25, 1963 (Mon.)

"Judgment of Solomon." (5-part) Guest stars: Judy Lewis, Sheri Bond, and Bonnie Bartlett.

December 2, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Greatest Gift." (5-part) Guest stars: Eleanor Phelps and Gail Fisher. Phelps will star as a philanthropist who finds herself in the position of asking for charity. The drama will also star young actress Gail Fisher, in her debut in the series.

December 9, 1963 (Mon.)

"Pride and Mrs. Cobb." (5-part) Patty McCormack stars as a student nurse whose career is jeopardized when a vengeful wife holds her responsible for her husband's philandering. Georgiann Johnson will star in the role of the embittered wife, Edith Cobb.

December 16, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Sacred Disease." (5-part) A young couple on the eve of their marriage face a vital decision. Guest stars: Diana Muldaur (Anne Carwell--the young victim), Flora Campbell (Anne's mother), and Bill Fletcher (Douglas Marshall).

December 23, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Rest of the Way." (5-part) Chaplain Shafer and the staff of Hope Hospital face one of their most difficult tasks when they attempt to persuade a lovely photographer's model that she can rebuild her life, after the death of her husband. Guest star: Elizabeth Farley (Ramona Bates).

December 30, 1963 (Mon.)

"Gold is a Happy Color." (5-part) Guest stars: Philip Vandevort and Jackie Bertell.

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January 13, 1964 (Mon.)

"Two Love Affairs." (5-part) Guest stars: Jim Luisi, Loretta Lawrence, and Leslye Hunter.

January 20, 1964 (Mon.)

"New Wings for Old." (5-part) Scott Graham, in the new role of intern Johnny McGill, has become one of the regular co-stars of NBC-TV's "The Doctors," replacing Richard Roat, who played Dr. Jerry Chandler. Guest stars: Charles Braswell, Jean Sullivan, Staats Coatesworth, and Muriel Kirkland.

Volunteer aide's lack of judgment imperils patient.

January 27, 1964 (Mon.)

"Edge of Hope." (5-part) Guest stars: Linda Ross, Madeleine Sherwood, and John Cullum.

Devoted medical staff helps save blind boy.

February 3, 1964 (Mon.)

"Tomorrow is Ours Today." (5-part)

Actress-dancer Taina Elg will star in the role of a dancer afflicted with a crippling disease.

February 10, 1964 (Mon.)

"Shadow of a Doubt." (5-part) Tragedy stalks Dr. Maggie Fielding when an automobile accident takes her husband from her and threatens her unborn child. Guest stars: Jean Sullivan (Martha Liggett); Irene Kane (Nurse Nancy Richmond); Dorothy Blackburn (Nurse Brown); Richard Mulligan (Dr. Les Harris); and Charles Braswell (Alec Fielding).

February 11, 1964 (Tues.)

An automobile accident threatens the life of Maggie's unborn child.

February 14, 1964 (Thurs.)

Surgery on Maggie Fielding is a success.

February 17, 1964 (Mon.)

"No Greater Love." (5-part) Dr. Maggie Fielding finds a partial remedy for her deep depression when she becomes interested in helping a motherless teenager.

February 18, 1964 (Tues.)

Dr. Powers helps a teenager recover.

February 24, 1964 (Mon.)

"Home is Where the Heart Is." (5-part)

Intern Johnny McGill makes the mistake of holding out false hope to a patient and almost causes his expulsion from the Hope Hospital staff. Maggie finds widowhood hard to bear.

March 3, 1964 (Tues.)

Newly-widowed Maggie seeks Chaplain's help.

March 9 , 1964 (Mon.)

Dr. Maggie Fielding returns to work at Hope Hospital, with her first patient the lovable Mrs. McMurtrie (Ruth McDevitt), Reverend Shafer's motherly housekeeper.

Also, Joan Anderson is added to the cast as Maggie's sister, Nora Hansen (described as a divorcee). Other casting for upcoming shows includes: Nell Harrison (Mrs. Nettleton); Patricia Harty (Edie Barclay); John Luce (Hank Thomas); and Martha Greenhouse (Virginia Rose).

March 12, 1964 (Thurs.)

Nora begins campaign to snag Dr. Powers.

March 17, 1964 (Tues.)

Dr. Powers diagnoses ailment of bride-to-be.

March 19, 1964 (Thurs.)

Mother poisons girl's mind against marriage.

March 23, 1964 (Mon.)

Nora Hansen starts her campaign to win Matt Powers' affection with the aid of his teenage son.

April 1, 1964 (Tues.)

Chaplain Shafer sides with Nora Hansen.

April 2, 1964 (Wed.)

Mrs. McMurtrie is critical after surgery.

April 6, 1964 (Mon.)

Maggie changes her mind about fighting for Matt, now that Nora has shown her true colors.

April 8, 1964 (Wed.)

Nora intrudes on Dr. Powers at the hospital.

April 13, 1964 (Mon.)

Maggie leaves the hospital for a Wyoming trip. Back in Wyoming for recuperation, she renews her acquaintance with an old friend who has a more than casual interest in

the newly widowed visitor.

April 17, 1964 (Fri.)

Nora professes love for Matt Powers.

April 20, 1964 (Mon.)

Dr. Maggie Fielding returns to Hope Hospital and seeks a happy solution to her love for Dr. Matt Powers.

April 21, 1964 (Tues.)

Chaplain Shafer welcomes his new "family."

April 23, 1964 (Thurs.)??????

Maggie's father tells her to return east.

April 27, 1964 (Mon.)

Reverend Shafer finds himself in charge of three small children. Dr. Maggie Fielding tells her sister that she intends to break up Nora's romance with Dr. Matt Powers, and two new staff members come to Hope Hospital.

April 28, 1964 (Tues.)

Nora tries for a proposal from Matt.

May 11, 1964 (Mon.)

The engagement of Nora and Matt becomes official. Maggie is left to rearrange her life with the aid of her distressed friends at Hope Hospital. Nora talks to Maggie

about her engagement.

May 14, 1964 (Thurs.)

Nora and Matt buy an engagement ring.

May 18, 1964 (Mon.)

Van Johnson, popular star of stage and screen, will be seen in a sequence of NBC-TV's "The Doctors." He appears on behalf of the current campaign of the National Association for Mental Health.

May 19, 1964 (Tues.)

Are Nora and Matt headed for exciting drama.

May 26, 1964 (Tues.)

Johnny Carson, host of "The Tonight Show," will be seen Tuesday on "The Doctors" in a dramatic sequence on behalf of the current campaign of the National Association of Mental Health.

March 26, 1964 (Mon.)

Nora visit the hospital and sees ?

June 1, 1964 (Mon.)

A drug-testing project to find help for sufferers from chronic bronchial asthma finally begins. Matt and Maggie become acquainted with the volunteers as they prepare to work as a team, dedicated professionally and determined to keep personal considerations out of their lives.

June 22, 1964 (Mon.)
Maggie stuns Nora.

June 23, 1964 (Tues.)

Maggie receives shocking news.

June 24, 1964 (Wed.)

Maggie flies to see Brock.

June 25, 1964 (Thurs.)

Nora precedes with her wedding plans.

June 26, 1964 (Fri.)

Maggie brings Brock Back. Brock:

July 3, 1964 (Fri.)

Sam Greene has been cast as ranch foreman Rod Connors on NBC-TV's "The Doctors." Guitarist-folk singer Jesse Colin Young has been cast Colley, a cowboy from the Brock

Hayden ranch.

July 29, 1964 (Mon.)

Chaplain Shafer poses an ethical problem for Nurse Stratton. Carl Webster (new hospital administrator played by Larry Weber) creates discomfort among staff members at

Hope Hospital, and Brock Hayden (Adam Kennedy) attends a special party.

August 3, 1964 (Mon.)

Matt Powers departs for a 10-day medical conference in San Francisco, leaving Hope Hospital's staff apprehensive over the new administrator's activities.

August 10, 1964 (Mon.)

A strange pattern behind the machinations of hospital administrator Carl Webster emerges as an attractive woman doctor (Dr. Althea Davis) joins Hope Hospital. Dr. Davis will be used as a pawn in his battle for control of Hope Hospital.

September 3, 1964 (Thurs.)

An unusual problem is caused for Nora, when Matt's constant neglect sends her wandering in a forbidden direction.

September 8, 1964 (Tues.)

The wedding date of Matt and Nora approaches, but several problems arise. Today Chaplain Shafer tries to persuade Mr. Webster (Larry Weber) that his wife has a need for both psychiatry and religion. Nora find the opportunity to confide to Sam her conviction that Matt really does not want to marry her.

September 18, 1964 (Fri.)

Brock and Matt have a violent disagreement over Nora.

September 21, 1964 (Mon.)

Dr. Althea Davis tries to solve her problems with courage. Dr. Matt Powers gets copious advice from his friends and Carl Webster (Lawrence Weber) continues his unsavory plot against his wife.

September 30, 1964 (Wed.)

A violent argument between Matt and Dr. Lloyd.

October 9, 1964 (Fri.)

Maggie tries to iron out her problems.

October 16, 1964 (Fri.)

A soldier of fortune romances Maggie.

October 19, 1964 (Mon.)

Carl Webster strikes out against the Chaplain.

October 21, 1964 (Wed.)

Carl tries to commit his wife to the hospital.

October 22, 1964 (Thurs.)

Maggie meets a woman from Kurt's past.

October 28, 1964 (Wed.)

Matt and Carl have a fight over Maggie.

November 2, 1964 (Mon.)

A disturbing letter from Brock Hayden.

November 4, 1964 (Wed.)

Beautiful Valerie Shaw goes in pursuit of Matt.

November 6, 1964 (Fri.)

Matt faces problem when visiting Maggie.

November 13, 1964 (Fri.)

Carl tries new tactics to win Althea.

November 25, 1964 (Wed.)

Nora and Dr. Steve Lloyd (Craig Huebing) have a lonesome party.

December 2, 1964 (Wed.)

Chaplain Shafer finds it easy to help others.

December 3, 1964 (Thurs.)

Maggie questions Kurt about his illness.

December 8, 1964 (Tues.)

Kurt receives some startling news.

December 13, 1964 (Sat. --- news release).

Patricia Wheel has been cast in the role of Phyllis Webster, mentally ill wife of hospital administrator Carl Webster. Miss Wheel will enter the story during the

current week.

December 17, 1964 (Thurs.)

Kurt tells Maggie about his boat.

December 23, 1964 (Wed.)

Chaplain Shafer gives counsel to Carl.

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January 5, 1965 (Tues.)

Steve has some interesting news for Nora.

January 8, 1965 (Fri.)

Nora and Steve prepare for Judy's return. Chaplain Shafer turns his sympathy toward a weak and unfaithful

January 15, 1965 (Fri.)

Matt gets unexpected help from a friend.

Chaplain Shafer and Althea resolve a dilemma.

January 19, 1965 (Tues.)

Kurt quizzes Matt about proposed operation.

January 22, 1965 (Fri.)

Althea's former husband comes for a visit.

January 28, 1965 (Thurs.)

Kurt makes an important decision.

February 1, 1965 (Mon.)

Judy on critical list after auto accident.

February 3, 1965 (Wed.)

Matt and Maggie try to give Steve some help.

February 5, 1965 (Fri.)

Valerie tries to penetrate Matt's shell.

February 9, 1965 (Tues.)

Althea is involved in her ex-husband's problems.

February 11, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie arrives at a decision about Kurt.

February 16, 1965 (Tues.)

Matt's actions surprise both Maggie and Kurt.

February 18, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie has doubts about marriage to Kurt.

February 24, 1965 (Wed.)

Chaplain Shafer tries to solve Dave's problem.

February 26, 1965 (Fri.)

Nurse Brown tries to help Powers.

March 2, 1965 (Tues.)

Maggie and Kurt are wed.

March 3, 1965 (Wed.)

Newlyweds leave for Florida honeymoon.

March 5, 1965 (Fri.)

Althea is on the brink of a crisis.

March 8, 1965 (Mon.)

Chaplain Shafer tries to help Dr. Powers. The compassionate Chaplain Shafer turns his sympathy toward a weak and unfaithful husband as the man and his grieving ex-

wife keep vigil over their seriously injured child. Guest star: Leila Martin as Valerie Shaw.

March 12, 1965 (Fri.)

Penny Davis takes a turn for the worse.

March 19, 1965 (Fri.)

Valerie Shaw becomes jealous of Maggie.

March 24, 1965 (Wed.)

Dr. Lloyd urges Maggie to talk to her husband.

April 10, 1965 - Article about Ann Williams' real-life pregnancy. Mentions that Maggie has been hospitalized for exhaustion, which might be detrimental to her

pregnancy.

April 26, 1965 (Mon.)

Matt checks mystery of Kurt Van Alen.

April 29, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie faces facts on marital situation.

April 30, 1965 (Fri.)

? saves girl accused of murder. Dr. Lloyd develops interest in a patient.

May 5, 1965 (Wed.)

Maggie and her father leave for Wyoming.

May 10, 1965 (Mon.)

Ellen McRae (Burstyn) joins the cast as Dr. Kate Bartok, a research scientist.

May 12, 1965 (Wed.)

Brock arrives to discuss new invention.

March 16, 1965 (Tues.)

Maggie sends a surprise telegram.

March 25, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie is bewildered by Kurt's attitude.

May 17, 1965 (Mon.)

Gloria Davis suddenly arrives in town.

May 24, 1965 (Mon.)

Steve comes to an important decison.

May 26, 1965 (Wed.)

Pete (Gerald S. O'Laughlin?) finds Kate to be unmanageable.

May 27, 1965 (Thurs.)

Althea faces a complex dilemma.

June 1, 1965 (Tues.)

Kate suffers a big disappointment.

June 2, 1965 (Wed.)

Kate and Jessie face a threat for summer.

June 4, 1965 (Fri.)

Brock's party has unexpected results.

June 7, 1965 (Mon.)

Kate and Jessie conflict with surprising results. Kate's conflict with Jessie brings big trouble.

June 8, 1965 (Tues.)

Pete and Brock compete for Kate. Brock and Pete each want Kate to notice them.

June 9, 1965 (Wed.)

Matt and Kate resolve a professional dispute.

July 1, 1965 (Thurs.)

Brock tries to get Kurt's release from prison.

July 6, 1965 (Tues.)

An accident occurs in the hospital lab.

July 7, 1965 (Wed.)

Jessie learns about Brad and Marilyn.

July 8, 1965 (Thurs.)

Jessie discusses her problem with Kate.

July 12, 1965 (Mon.)

Jessie has a surprise for her friend Kate.

July 14, 1965 (Wed.)

Kate is disturbed by Willard's progress.

July 15, 1965 (Thurs.)

Matt makes an important decision about Maggie.

July 16, 1965 (Fri.)

Kate has a serious talk with Brock.

July 20, 1965 (Tues.)

Matt decides to call on Maggie.

July 21, 1965 (Wed.)

Red-haired Jacqueline Bertell portrays a romantic menace as Marilyn Studley.

July 26, 1965 (Mon.)

Willard Walling lets Dr. Kate Bartok know what his terms are for expediting the delivery of laboratory equipment. Kate tells Faith Collins that the promises have not been kept. Brock Hayden tries to learn why Kate Bartok is afraid of Willard Walling and asks the lawyer about Maggie Van Alen's finances.

July 27, 1965 (Tues.)

Brock decides to confront Willard.

July 28, 1965 (Wed.)

Faith Collins' loneliness leads her to make a decision which is appalling to all her friends at Hope Hospital, who have a more accurate assessment of Willard Walling's character than the generous Faith. Jessie (?) Bartok learns about Brock Hayden's true generosity and helps in his campaign against Willard Walling. Brock tells Althea of his suspicions.

July 29, 1965 (Thurs.)

Jessie Bartok learns about Brock Hayden's generosity and helps in his campaign against Willard Walling. Brock tells Althea of his suspicions.

July 30, 1965 (Fri.)

Dr. Althea Davis and Dr. Kate Bartok learn a little more about each other's past.

August 30, 1965 (Mon.)

Hope Hospital has two important patients. Brock Hayden, wounded by a bullett, and Kurt Van Alen, who has a fatal disease. Brock Hayden is flown back from Florida and tells Matt about Kurt's condition. Kate Bartok's reaction to Brock's return is sharp.

September 1, 1965 (Wed.)

Dr. Powers tells Brock surgery may be required. Stella Turner visits Brock. Kurt Van Alen is brought to Hope Hospital. Matt Powers delivers the unpleasant truth, and Van Alen takes unexpected action, bringing the police into the picture.

September 3, 1965 (Fri.)

Brock Hayden finds that crowded hospitals make for unsympathetic roommates. Dr. Powers learns more about Dr. Althea Davis.

September 9, 1965 (Thurs.)

Dr. Kate Bartok teases Dr. Althea Davis about her admiration for their boss. Dr. Powers, Dr. Davis, and Dr. Bartok keep watch over Brock Hayden following surgery and

keep another vigil over his future plans, which will affect them all.

September 15, 1965 (Wed.)

Matt discovers saying goodbye is difficult.

September 16, 1965 (Thurs.)

Dr. Powers accepts one staff resignation, but tries to persuade a second staff member to reconsider. Dr. Powers and Dr. Davis join forces to clear away red tape to

conceal the identity of a patient who wishes to remain incognito. Dr. Davis finds an unexpected patient in the emergency. Brock Hayden stages a party.

November 3, 1965 (Wed.)

Dr. Powers begins therapy on Willard Walling.

November 12, 1965 (Fri.)

Matt and Althea begin an important weekend.

November 15, 1965 (Mon.)

Matt hears that Maggie is returning.

Bethel Leslie takes over the role of Maggie Fielding Van Alen. Description of Maggie: Dr. Maggie Fielding is the beautiful doctor whose professional life is a model of excellence, but whose personal life has been marred by frequent trouble. Widowed first by ne'er-do-well Alec Fielding, her deep attraction to Chief of Staff Matt

Powers fails to reach the stage of marriage when the brooding Dr. Powers refuses to accept the devotion she offers. Married on the rebound to the wealthy Kurt Van Alen, a disastrous and unhappy union. Maggie's checkered romantic life is brightened by the arrival of a child but complicated by her husband's arrogant refusal to accept a medical death sentence issued by the doctors.

November 19, 1965 (Fri.)

Stowe becomes Maggie's attorney.

November 26, 1965 (Fri.)

Stowe takes a daring chance on Althea's behalf.

December 1, 1965 (Wed.)

Brock and Doc Hansen discuss Maggie's future.

December 8, 1965 (Wed.)

Kate confides in her friend Althea.

December 13, 1965 (Mon.)

Brock learns something about Kurt.

December 17, 1965 (Fri.)

Nora checks into Maggie's legal difficulties.

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February 18, 1966 (Fri.)

Maggie begins her search for Kurt in London, England.

March 11, 1966 (Fri.)

Maggie's fight for her baby's custody begins in London.

June 20, 1966 (press release)

Victoria Racimo joins the cast as Tia Van Alen, Samoan widow of Kurt Van Alen.

July 13, 1966 -

Letter to TV column asking why Brock was killed off. Answer: Adam Kennedy, who played Brock, a Wyoming rancher, asked to be released from his contract so he could do other roles. So, NBC-TV had his character knocked off with a gangster's bullet.

July 14, 1966

Press release: Pamela Toll, the 18-year old beauty, will join NBC-TV's daily soap opera, "The Doctors."

OMG!!! What an amazing treasure trove of information. Fascinating! Thanks for posting this. You rock!!!

I organized clippings I found on newspapers.com regarding The Doctors early years (mainly 1963-1965). The format changed from an anthology to a once-a-week, 5-part, format on July 22, 1965. It appears that the format changed to a continuing story around March 1964.

Anthology - April 1, 1963 - July 19, 1963

April 1, 1963 (Mon.)

Premiere. "Whatsoever House I Enter." Surgeon performs two operations, losing a 7-year old girl and saving a baby. Jock Gaynor (Dr. William Scott), Margot Moser (Dr. Elizabeth Hayes), Richard Roat (Dr. Jerry Chandler), and Fred J. Scollay (Rev. Samuel Shafer) alternate daily in a leading role on anthology series of medical drama set in large metropolitan hospital. They will play a surgeon, a child psychiatrist, and internist, and a chaplain. In the opening story, Dr. Scott performs a critical operation on a 7-year old girl. The child dies, and moments later, "Scotty," is called to the emergency room, where a new-born infant is close to death. Another operation, and the baby lives. The dead girl's father arrives at the hospital and hears the news. He confronts the mother of the surviving infant and presents her with the flowers he had bought someone else.

April 4, 1963 (Thurs.)

A cynical divorcee who is a diabetic attempts to commit suicide.

April 9, 1963 (Tues.)

A patient's complaints and disobedience of hospital rules cause a staff crisis.

April 11, 1963 (Wed.)

Esther Ralston plays a featured role today.

April 12, 1963 (Fri.)

An abandoned newborn is brought to the hospital and "adopted" by the staff in "Little Mr. Nobody."

May 6, 1963 (Mon.)

Cathey Peterson, Oliver Berg, and Margot Moser in "Little Doctor."

May 7, 1963 (Tues.)

Bonnie Bartlett, Priscilla Decatur, Larry Weber, and Jock Gaynor in "A Beau for Mrs. Deville."

May 8, 1963 (Wed.)

Bill Berger, Russell Hardie, and Richard Roat in "Father and Son."

May 9, 1963 (Thurs.)

Gaynor, Lois Markle, and Elizabeth Lawrence in "The Doll Who Limped."

May 10, 1963 (Fri.)

Sid Raymond, Tommy Mello, and Roat in "Doc, What Are the Odds?"

May 20, 1963 (Mon.)

Joe Mascolo, Fred Scollay, and Eleni Kiamos in "A Heart is a Boy's Need."

May 21, 1963 (Tues.)

Margot Moser, Nina Wilcox, Don Keefer, and Richard Roat in "The Blues is a Riddle Song."

May 22, 1963 (Wed.)

Kathy Dunn, Morgan Paull, Scollay, and Keefer in "The Young Spinning Wheels."

May 23, 1963 (Thurs.)

Neil Fitzgerald, Jock Gaynor, Leslye Hunter, and Roat in "Greater Love Hath No Man."

May 24, 1963 (Fri.)

Moser and Phillip Keneally in "The Forbidden Candystriper."

May 27, 1963 (Mon.)

Jock Gaynor, Pat Jenkins and Judy Lewis in "Sick Little Rich Girl." A wealthy patient, young and pretty, disrupts the hospital."

May 28, 1963 (Tues.)

Joan Tompkins, Larry Bleidner, and Margot Moser in "A Single Tear." A boy who accidentally hurt his baby sister is rejected by his mother.

May 29, 1963 (Wed.)

John Granger, Fran Anthony, and Gaynor in "Hold the Lamp High for Willy." A girl fears her blind fiance will find her ugly if his sight is restored.

May 30, 1963 (Thurs.)

Moser, Mark O'Daniels, and Malachi Throne in "Celebrity Blues."

May 31, 1963 (Fri.)

Bonnie Jones, Fred Scollay, and Richard Roat in "A Penny for Your Doubts."

June 3, 1963 (Mon.)

Margot Moser, Archie Smith, and Hugh Reilly in "The Disembodied Voice." Disturbing telephone calls plague a lovely psychiatrist.

June 4, 1963 (Tues.)

Vera Allen, Beverly Owen, and Jock Gaynor in "Death is a Constant Bell Ringer." A Vindictive mother-in-law refuses to authorize surgery on her son-in-law;

June 5, 1963 (Wed.)

Fred Scollay, Moser, and Jane Hamilton in "A Doctor in Spite of Herself." An innocent dinner date turns into a major crisis.

June 6, 1963 (Thurs.)

Richard Roat, Michael Baseleon, and Louise Sorel in "The Faint Heart Never Wins." Should a heart patient resume his career as a social worker?

June 7, 1963 (Fri.)

Gaynor in "Rewards are Only for the Living." A surgeon encounters a problem in ethics.

June 10, 1963 (Mon.)

John McKay, Millette Alexander, and Richard Roat in ". . . And Not to Be."

June 11, 1963 (Tues.)

Nancy Pollock, Doug Marland, Jock Gaynor, and Allen Frank in "With Strings Attached."

June 12, 1963 (Wed.)

Roat and Bernadette Hale in "The Count of Ten."

June 13, 1963 (Thurs.)

Margot Moser, Chet London, and Diana Muldaur in "Twice Born."

June 14, 1963 (Fri.)

Gaynor and Fred Scollay in "The Salesman."

June 18, 1963 (Tues.)

An elderly patient is cured, but finds he has no where to go.

June 20, 1963 (Thurs)

A refugee surgeon will not face his own illness.

June 24, 1963 (Mon.):

Gretchen Walther, Larry Douglas, and Jock Gaynor in "The Bride Wore White;" A dedicated nurse tries to quit her profession and marry a wealthy patient.

June 25, 1963 (Tues.)

Violet Dunn,Joy Hodges, and Fred Scollay in "Give and Live;" A woman fears she is a cancer victim.

June 26, 1963 (Wed.)

Sherry Britton, Richard Roat, and William Hawley in "A Darn Good Sport; A circus clown sues Dr. Chandler for negligence."

June 27, 1963 (Thurs.)

Bob O'Connell, Wendy Winters, Margaret Barker, and Gaynor in "The Heart-Broken Husband."

June 28, 1963 (Fri.)

Stephen Bolster and Roat in "King of the Rock and Rollers." An insolent rock-and-roll singer learns an ironic lesson in dramas.

July 1, 1963 (Mon.)

James Pritchett, Jock Gaynor, and Ellen Newquist in "The Runaway President."

July 2, 1963 (Tues.)

Barbara Berjer, Fred Scollay, and Ralph Stanley in "Woman Against Fear." A woman tells Chaplain Sam Shaffer she fears she is losing her mind. Investigation shows that her husband is purposely irritating her because she neglects her family."

July 3, 1963 (Wed.)

Nick Pryor, Richard Roat, Leslie Warren, and Louise Buckley in "Beware the Bee; A young man refuses to admit he is allergic to bees since it would force his widowed mother to give up her bee-keeping business."

July 4, 1963 (Thurs.)

Scollay, Susan Morse, Frank Schofield, and Craig Huebing in "Heart and Soul; Chaplain Shafer cannot understand why a missionary friend of his will not let his young daughter undergo life saving heart surgery.

July 5, 1963 (Fri.)

Roat, Lance Cunard, and Aileen Poe in "Two in the Twilight." Dr. Chandler begs an old man to tell him what he used to poison his wife so that he might save her life, but the old man thinks the doctor is trying to steal an invention from him.

July 8, 1963 (Mon.)

Julie Connors, 17, becomes hysterical when her father refuses to believe she did not participate in a robbery despite assurances to him from Chaplain Shafer, and psychiatrist Dr. Charles Browning, that the girl is not "bad."

July 10, 1963 (Wed.)

A half-starved widow, Mrs. Gardella, is hospitalized and Dr. Chandler sends out a call for a rare blood type. When her estranged son, Sal, appears he insists he be allowed to donate blood, despite her refusal to accept him as her son.

July 11, 1963 (Thurs.)

Chaplain Shafer meets a blind child, Dinah, whose mother is hospitalized for the birth of a child. The mother is heartbroken over Dinah's blindness, especially since doctors tell her it is psychosomatic and she believes it is an obscure punishment to her for having found great happiness in her second marriage.

July 15, 1963 (Mon.)

Bachelor Pete Logan, realizing his life expectancy is short, decides to marry nurse Connie Stoddard in order to make her his beneficiary. However, he calls off the "strictly business deal" marriage when Dr. Jerry Chandler extends his estimate of Logan's life expectancy.

July 19, 1963 (Fri.)

Mets pitcher Roger Craig plays friend of patient struck by a pitched ball.

FORMAT CHANGES TO TO 5-PART, ONCE A WEEK STORIES.

July 22, 1963 (Mon.)

Format changes from anthology to 5-part, once a week stories. With Jock Gaynor and Margot Moser of the original cast both departed, the Hope Hospital staff is augmented by James Pritchett as the new Chief of Staff and Ann Williams (Erica Brandt of the defunct "Young Doctor Malone" series) as an outpatient assistant.

First 5-part story: "Eight Hours for Emily." A new Chief of Staff disrupts Hope Hospital. A crisis at Hope Hospital when a widow admitted for treatment of a serious illness leaves to attend the wedding of her only daughter, refusing to return until after the ceremony, although she is jeopardizing her life. Emily Croft leaves the hospital before her admittance papers are completed, though Dr. Powers believes she is a patient. The doctors decide to keep her absence a secret until after Helen Croft's wedding. The chaplain agrees to watch her closely, and the trio agrees that Dr. Chandler's career is in jeopardy if Powers finds out. Guest star: Abby Lewis.

July 29, 1963 (Mon.)

A professional dancer injured in a train accident fears she may lose her leg.

July 30, 1963 (Tues.)

Attention to an injured girl causes Chaplain Shafer to conceal his own serious illness. Chaplain Shafer collapses and is placed in a room with a self-pitying patient. The patient nearly causes a calamity by an act of mistaken kindness.

July 31, 1963 (Wed.)

Dr. Powers bluntly puts an end to the hopes of a girl ever dancing again.

August 1, 1963 (Thurs.)

Chaplain Shafer is seriously ill, but tries to help an injured girl.

August 5, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Stone Maiden" (5-part).

Jimmy Hayworth, 17, is brought to Hope Hospital with a severed artery in his arm.

August 6, 1963 (Tues.)

Dr. Powers tells Dr. Fielding of the peculiar behavior of Mrs. Charles Hayworth, then is confronted with Jimmy's father, who threatens a lawsuit.

August 8, 1963 (Thurs.)

The boy's girlfriend comes to the hospital to help authorities trace a reason for his illness.

August 9, 1963 (Fri.)

Dr. Fielding goes to the Hayworth home and persuades Mrs. Hayworth to let her inspect Jimmy's bedroom and darkroom for clues to his illness.

August 12, 1963 (Mon.)

"A March for Three Loves." (5-part) Guest stars: Tina Louise and Judith Valentine.

Dr. Chandler ignores the crush of young Betty Merrill because he has fallen in love with magazine photographer, Janice Wright, who refuses to commit herself to
marriage.

August 13, 1963 (Tue.)

Dr. Fielding checks on Miss Wright's condition to see if discharge from the hospital is possible. Will Miss Wright ruin Dr. Chandler's life?

August 14, 1963 (Wed.)

Dr. Fielding questions Janice Wright as to her plans about Jerry Chandler and receives no satisfactory answer.

August 15, 1963 (Thurs.)

Dr. Powers, furious over Dr. Chandler's refusal of a residency, raves to the Chaplain about Chandler's lack of judgment.

August 16, 1963 (Fri.)

Dr. Chandler, having learned that Janice has been married to her agent for some time, but is willing to divorce him, returns to the hospital, bitter at the interference of the chaplain.

August 19, 1963 (Mon.)

"In Sickness and in Health." (5-part) Written by Ian Martin. Ann Williams stars as Dr. Maggie Fielding, central figure. Trapped in a loveless marriage to a petulant invalid, Dr. Margaret Fielding discovers the true meaning of her vows of fidelity. Dr. Fielding pleads unsuccessfully with her husband, Alec (Joseph Campanella), to consider a risky operation which will restore him to health. When an injured child with a severed leg is brought to Hope Hospital, performs a near miracle operation on the boy. Later, he drives Maggie home and kisses her good night, an act overseen by the jealous Alec.

August 20, 1963 (Tues.)

Chaplain Shafer is told by Dr. Chandler that Dr. Powers and Dr. Fielding have become an "item" in hospital gossip. When Alec confronts Maggie she insists she is innocent and begs him to undergo surgery, so their lives can be normal again. He agrees on condition that Powers not be allowed to operate upon him.

August 21, 1963 (Wed.)

Alec Fielding's condition becomes critical, and Maggie cannot get his own physician to Hope Hospital in time for the operation. Alec continues to refuse to have Dr. Powers operate, certain that he will kill him and steal his wife. Dr. Chandler tells Maggie of hospital gossip and danger to Matt Powers' career if he operates and Alec dies. Alec's condition worsens, and there is no choice.

August 22, 1963 (Thurs.)

Chaplain Shafer warns Dr. Powers of possible consequences of vicious gossip to Maggie and Dr. Powers if Alec dies. The surgeon insists that he must proceed for the patient's good. During the operation, Chaplain Shafer and Maggie talk, and he reminds her of her duties to Alec. Dr. Chandler, assisting Dr. Powers during the operation, is shocked when the surgeon takes a long chance.

August 23, 1963 (Fri.)

Dr. Powers saves his patient and loses Maggie. The operation is completed, apparently successfully, and Maggie realizes she is bound to Alec for the rest of her life, even if his recovery is complete. She tells Dr. Powers she is leaving Hope Hospital and he begs her to reconsider. The Chaplain attempts to reconcile Powers to the

existing situation, but is met with bitterness.

August 26, 1963 (Mon.)

An expectant mother whose weak heart makes it almost impossible for her to survive the birth of a greatly desired child poses both an ethical and a moral problem for

the staff of Hope Hospital.

August 27, 1963 (Tues.)

Hugh Stanton is happy to learn he may be a father but is shocked to learn of his wife's dangerous heart condition.

August 28, 1963 (Wed.)

Beth Stanton is placed in a room with with Doris Owens, who doesn't want her expected baby.

August 29, 1963 (Thurs.)

Doris asks to see her baby but with unexpected results.

August 30, 1963 (Fri.)

Beth's condition deteriorates to the point where surgery is imperative.

September 2, 1963 (Mon.)

"Lost and Found." (5-part)

Guest stars: Rex Thompson, Billie Lou Watt, and Sindee Anne Richards.

September 16, 1963 (Mon.)

"Call Me Charity." (5-part)

Guest stars: Kathleen Widdoes and Ruth McDevitt. A young girl must decide if her duty to a stranger outweighs the dictates of her own heart.

September 23, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Candidate" (5-part) Guest stars: Robert Smith (Ben Stanton), Lori March (Amy Stanton), Betsy Von Furstenburg (Stephanie Van Buren), and Robert Mandan (Mike Hennessy). A candidate for governor injured in a private plane crash along with a beautiful woman whose role is unknown to his wife, poses medical and public relations problems for the Hope Hospital staff.

September 30, 1963 (Mon.)

"A Case of Blackmail." (5-Part) Chief of Staff Matt Powers and Dr. Maggie Fielding find themselves the targets of an unscrupulous lawyer's venality. Guest stars: Humphrey Davis, Len Wayland, and Liz Fleming.

October 7, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Weak Shall Inherit the Strong." (5-part) Guest stars: John Karlen, Penny Fuller, and Paul Lipson.

October 14, 1963 (Mon.)

"How are Things at Home?" (5-part) A convalescent wife refuses to leave the security of Hope Hospital when she becomes convinced her sister has stolen the love of

her husband and her child. Guest stars: Joan Potter (Linda Crowder)Guest stars: Joan Potter (patient Linda Crowder), Lee Richardson (husband Doug Crowder), and Astride Lance (Linda's unhappy sister) Constance Ward).

October 21, 1963 (Mon.)

"Twinkle, Twinkle Big Star." (5-part) A fading actress who wishes her life was over and a rising young singer anxiously anticipating her future are both patients at Hope Hospital. Guest stars: Sylvia Sydney stars in the role of a famous theatrical headliner of a past era who is convinced that for her "the play is over." Arlene Golonka will play the role of singer Toni White, a girl on the brink of stardom.

October 28, 1963 (Mon.)

"And the Greatest of These is Love." (5-part-written by Doris Frankel). Chaplain Shafer fights a battle for his "own soul" when the only man he has ever hated becomes a patient at Hope Hospital. Guest stars: Murray Hamilton (Eddie Nichols) and Rita Gardner (Dorothy Anderson).

November 4, 1963 (Mon.)

"From This Day Forward" (5-part) Guest stars: Alex Canaan, Eugenia Rawls, and Rosemary Forsyth.

November 11, 1963 (Mon.)

"Barren Harvest" (5-part) Guest stars: Martin Brooks, Whitfield Connor and Mercedes McCambridge.

November 18, 1963 (Mon.)

"Beyond the Shadow of a Dream" (5-part) Guest stars: Anita Louise, Ben Piazza, and Linda Lavin. Long-time actress Anita Louise will in this week's 5-part drama on "The Doctors." Miss Louise will play a Congressman's widow. Ben Piazza guest in 5-part drama of widow's fanatical devotion to her husband's memory.

November 25, 1963 (Mon.)

"Judgment of Solomon." (5-part) Guest stars: Judy Lewis, Sheri Bond, and Bonnie Bartlett.

December 2, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Greatest Gift." (5-part) Guest stars: Eleanor Phelps and Gail Fisher. Phelps will star as a philanthropist who finds herself in the position of asking for charity. The drama will also star young actress Gail Fisher, in her debut in the series.

December 9, 1963 (Mon.)

"Pride and Mrs. Cobb." (5-part) Patty McCormack stars as a student nurse whose career is jeopardized when a vengeful wife holds her responsible for her husband's philandering. Georgiann Johnson will star in the role of the embittered wife, Edith Cobb.

December 16, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Sacred Disease." (5-part) A young couple on the eve of their marriage face a vital decision. Guest stars: Diana Muldaur (Anne Carwell--the young victim), Flora Campbell (Anne's mother), and Bill Fletcher (Douglas Marshall).

December 23, 1963 (Mon.)

"The Rest of the Way." (5-part) Chaplain Shafer and the staff of Hope Hospital face one of their most difficult tasks when they attempt to persuade a lovely photographer's model that she can rebuild her life, after the death of her husband. Guest star: Elizabeth Farley (Ramona Bates).

December 30, 1963 (Mon.)

"Gold is a Happy Color." (5-part) Guest stars: Philip Vandevort and Jackie Bertell.

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January 13, 1964 (Mon.)

"Two Love Affairs." (5-part) Guest stars: Jim Luisi, Loretta Lawrence, and Leslye Hunter.

January 20, 1964 (Mon.)

"New Wings for Old." (5-part) Scott Graham, in the new role of intern Johnny McGill, has become one of the regular co-stars of NBC-TV's "The Doctors," replacing Richard Roat, who played Dr. Jerry Chandler. Guest stars: Charles Braswell, Jean Sullivan, Staats Coatesworth, and Muriel Kirkland.

Volunteer aide's lack of judgment imperils patient.

January 27, 1964 (Mon.)

"Edge of Hope." (5-part) Guest stars: Linda Ross, Madeleine Sherwood, and John Cullum.

Devoted medical staff helps save blind boy.

February 3, 1964 (Mon.)

"Tomorrow is Ours Today." (5-part)

Actress-dancer Taina Elg will star in the role of a dancer afflicted with a crippling disease.

February 10, 1964 (Mon.)

"Shadow of a Doubt." (5-part) Tragedy stalks Dr. Maggie Fielding when an automobile accident takes her husband from her and threatens her unborn child. Guest stars: Jean Sullivan (Martha Liggett); Irene Kane (Nurse Nancy Richmond); Dorothy Blackburn (Nurse Brown); Richard Mulligan (Dr. Les Harris); and Charles Braswell (Alec Fielding).

February 11, 1964 (Tues.)

An automobile accident threatens the life of Maggie's unborn child.

February 14, 1964 (Thurs.)

Surgery on Maggie Fielding is a success.

February 17, 1964 (Mon.)

"No Greater Love." (5-part) Dr. Maggie Fielding finds a partial remedy for her deep depression when she becomes interested in helping a motherless teenager.

February 18, 1964 (Tues.)

Dr. Powers helps a teenager recover.

February 24, 1964 (Mon.)

"Home is Where the Heart Is." (5-part)

Intern Johnny McGill makes the mistake of holding out false hope to a patient and almost causes his expulsion from the Hope Hospital staff. Maggie finds widowhood hard to bear.

March 3, 1964 (Tues.)

Newly-widowed Maggie seeks Chaplain's help.

March 9 , 1964 (Mon.)

Dr. Maggie Fielding returns to work at Hope Hospital, with her first patient the lovable Mrs. McMurtrie (Ruth McDevitt), Reverend Shafer's motherly housekeeper.

Also, Joan Anderson is added to the cast as Maggie's sister, Nora Hansen (described as a divorcee). Other casting for upcoming shows includes: Nell Harrison (Mrs. Nettleton); Patricia Harty (Edie Barclay); John Luce (Hank Thomas); and Martha Greenhouse (Virginia Rose).

March 12, 1964 (Thurs.)

Nora begins campaign to snag Dr. Powers.

March 17, 1964 (Tues.)

Dr. Powers diagnoses ailment of bride-to-be.

March 19, 1964 (Thurs.)

Mother poisons girl's mind against marriage.

March 23, 1964 (Mon.)

Nora Hansen starts her campaign to win Matt Powers' affection with the aid of his teenage son.

April 1, 1964 (Tues.)

Chaplain Shafer sides with Nora Hansen.

April 2, 1964 (Wed.)

Mrs. McMurtrie is critical after surgery.

April 6, 1964 (Mon.)

Maggie changes her mind about fighting for Matt, now that Nora has shown her true colors.

April 8, 1964 (Wed.)

Nora intrudes on Dr. Powers at the hospital.

April 13, 1964 (Mon.)

Maggie leaves the hospital for a Wyoming trip. Back in Wyoming for recuperation, she renews her acquaintance with an old friend who has a more than casual interest in

the newly widowed visitor.

April 17, 1964 (Fri.)

Nora professes love for Matt Powers.

April 20, 1964 (Mon.)

Dr. Maggie Fielding returns to Hope Hospital and seeks a happy solution to her love for Dr. Matt Powers.

April 21, 1964 (Tues.)

Chaplain Shafer welcomes his new "family."

April 23, 1964 (Thurs.)??????

Maggie's father tells her to return east.

April 27, 1964 (Mon.)

Reverend Shafer finds himself in charge of three small children. Dr. Maggie Fielding tells her sister that she intends to break up Nora's romance with Dr. Matt Powers, and two new staff members come to Hope Hospital.

April 28, 1964 (Tues.)

Nora tries for a proposal from Matt.

May 11, 1964 (Mon.)

The engagement of Nora and Matt becomes official. Maggie is left to rearrange her life with the aid of her distressed friends at Hope Hospital. Nora talks to Maggie

about her engagement.

May 14, 1964 (Thurs.)

Nora and Matt buy an engagement ring.

May 18, 1964 (Mon.)

Van Johnson, popular star of stage and screen, will be seen in a sequence of NBC-TV's "The Doctors." He appears on behalf of the current campaign of the National Association for Mental Health.

May 19, 1964 (Tues.)

Are Nora and Matt headed for exciting drama.

May 26, 1964 (Tues.)

Johnny Carson, host of "The Tonight Show," will be seen Tuesday on "The Doctors" in a dramatic sequence on behalf of the current campaign of the National Association of Mental Health.

March 26, 1964 (Mon.)

Nora visit the hospital and sees ?

June 1, 1964 (Mon.)

A drug-testing project to find help for sufferers from chronic bronchial asthma finally begins. Matt and Maggie become acquainted with the volunteers as they prepare to work as a team, dedicated professionally and determined to keep personal considerations out of their lives.

June 22, 1964 (Mon.)
Maggie stuns Nora.

June 23, 1964 (Tues.)

Maggie receives shocking news.

June 24, 1964 (Wed.)

Maggie flies to see Brock.

June 25, 1964 (Thurs.)

Nora precedes with her wedding plans.

June 26, 1964 (Fri.)

Maggie brings Brock Back. Brock:

July 3, 1964 (Fri.)

Sam Greene has been cast as ranch foreman Rod Connors on NBC-TV's "The Doctors." Guitarist-folk singer Jesse Colin Young has been cast Colley, a cowboy from the Brock

Hayden ranch.

July 29, 1964 (Mon.)

Chaplain Shafer poses an ethical problem for Nurse Stratton. Carl Webster (new hospital administrator played by Larry Weber) creates discomfort among staff members at

Hope Hospital, and Brock Hayden (Adam Kennedy) attends a special party.

August 3, 1964 (Mon.)

Matt Powers departs for a 10-day medical conference in San Francisco, leaving Hope Hospital's staff apprehensive over the new administrator's activities.

August 10, 1964 (Mon.)

A strange pattern behind the machinations of hospital administrator Carl Webster emerges as an attractive woman doctor (Dr. Althea Davis) joins Hope Hospital. Dr. Davis will be used as a pawn in his battle for control of Hope Hospital.

September 3, 1964 (Thurs.)

An unusual problem is caused for Nora, when Matt's constant neglect sends her wandering in a forbidden direction.

September 8, 1964 (Tues.)

The wedding date of Matt and Nora approaches, but several problems arise. Today Chaplain Shafer tries to persuade Mr. Webster (Larry Weber) that his wife has a need for both psychiatry and religion. Nora find the opportunity to confide to Sam her conviction that Matt really does not want to marry her.

September 18, 1964 (Fri.)

Brock and Matt have a violent disagreement over Nora.

September 21, 1964 (Mon.)

Dr. Althea Davis tries to solve her problems with courage. Dr. Matt Powers gets copious advice from his friends and Carl Webster (Lawrence Weber) continues his unsavory plot against his wife.

September 30, 1964 (Wed.)

A violent argument between Matt and Dr. Lloyd.

October 9, 1964 (Fri.)

Maggie tries to iron out her problems.

October 16, 1964 (Fri.)

A soldier of fortune romances Maggie.

October 19, 1964 (Mon.)

Carl Webster strikes out against the Chaplain.

October 21, 1964 (Wed.)

Carl tries to commit his wife to the hospital.

October 22, 1964 (Thurs.)

Maggie meets a woman from Kurt's past.

October 28, 1964 (Wed.)

Matt and Carl have a fight over Maggie.

November 2, 1964 (Mon.)

A disturbing letter from Brock Hayden.

November 4, 1964 (Wed.)

Beautiful Valerie Shaw goes in pursuit of Matt.

November 6, 1964 (Fri.)

Matt faces problem when visiting Maggie.

November 13, 1964 (Fri.)

Carl tries new tactics to win Althea.

November 25, 1964 (Wed.)

Nora and Dr. Steve Lloyd (Craig Huebing) have a lonesome party.

December 2, 1964 (Wed.)

Chaplain Shafer finds it easy to help others.

December 3, 1964 (Thurs.)

Maggie questions Kurt about his illness.

December 8, 1964 (Tues.)

Kurt receives some startling news.

December 13, 1964 (Sat. --- news release).

Patricia Wheel has been cast in the role of Phyllis Webster, mentally ill wife of hospital administrator Carl Webster. Miss Wheel will enter the story during the

current week.

December 17, 1964 (Thurs.)

Kurt tells Maggie about his boat.

December 23, 1964 (Wed.)

Chaplain Shafer gives counsel to Carl.

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January 5, 1965 (Tues.)

Steve has some interesting news for Nora.

January 8, 1965 (Fri.)

Nora and Steve prepare for Judy's return. Chaplain Shafer turns his sympathy toward a weak and unfaithful

January 15, 1965 (Fri.)

Matt gets unexpected help from a friend.

Chaplain Shafer and Althea resolve a dilemma.

January 19, 1965 (Tues.)

Kurt quizzes Matt about proposed operation.

January 22, 1965 (Fri.)

Althea's former husband comes for a visit.

January 28, 1965 (Thurs.)

Kurt makes an important decision.

February 1, 1965 (Mon.)

Judy on critical list after auto accident.

February 3, 1965 (Wed.)

Matt and Maggie try to give Steve some help.

February 5, 1965 (Fri.)

Valerie tries to penetrate Matt's shell.

February 9, 1965 (Tues.)

Althea is involved in her ex-husband's problems.

February 11, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie arrives at a decision about Kurt.

February 16, 1965 (Tues.)

Matt's actions surprise both Maggie and Kurt.

February 18, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie has doubts about marriage to Kurt.

February 24, 1965 (Wed.)

Chaplain Shafer tries to solve Dave's problem.

February 26, 1965 (Fri.)

Nurse Brown tries to help Powers.

March 2, 1965 (Tues.)

Maggie and Kurt are wed.

March 3, 1965 (Wed.)

Newlyweds leave for Florida honeymoon.

March 5, 1965 (Fri.)

Althea is on the brink of a crisis.

March 8, 1965 (Mon.)

Chaplain Shafer tries to help Dr. Powers. The compassionate Chaplain Shafer turns his sympathy toward a weak and unfaithful husband as the man and his grieving ex-

wife keep vigil over their seriously injured child. Guest star: Leila Martin as Valerie Shaw.

March 12, 1965 (Fri.)

Penny Davis takes a turn for the worse.

March 19, 1965 (Fri.)

Valerie Shaw becomes jealous of Maggie.

March 24, 1965 (Wed.)

Dr. Lloyd urges Maggie to talk to her husband.

April 10, 1965 - Article about Ann Williams' real-life pregnancy. Mentions that Maggie has been hospitalized for exhaustion, which might be detrimental to her

pregnancy.

April 26, 1965 (Mon.)

Matt checks mystery of Kurt Van Alen.

April 29, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie faces facts on marital situation.

April 30, 1965 (Fri.)

? saves girl accused of murder. Dr. Lloyd develops interest in a patient.

May 5, 1965 (Wed.)

Maggie and her father leave for Wyoming.

May 10, 1965 (Mon.)

Ellen McRae (Burstyn) joins the cast as Dr. Kate Bartok, a research scientist.

May 12, 1965 (Wed.)

Brock arrives to discuss new invention.

March 16, 1965 (Tues.)

Maggie sends a surprise telegram.

March 25, 1965 (Thurs.)

Maggie is bewildered by Kurt's attitude.

May 17, 1965 (Mon.)

Gloria Davis suddenly arrives in town.

May 24, 1965 (Mon.)

Steve comes to an important decison.

May 26, 1965 (Wed.)

Pete (Gerald S. O'Laughlin?) finds Kate to be unmanageable.

May 27, 1965 (Thurs.)

Althea faces a complex dilemma.

June 1, 1965 (Tues.)

Kate suffers a big disappointment.

June 2, 1965 (Wed.)

Kate and Jessie face a threat for summer.

June 4, 1965 (Fri.)

Brock's party has unexpected results.

June 7, 1965 (Mon.)

Kate and Jessie conflict with surprising results. Kate's conflict with Jessie brings big trouble.

June 8, 1965 (Tues.)

Pete and Brock compete for Kate. Brock and Pete each want Kate to notice them.

June 9, 1965 (Wed.)

Matt and Kate resolve a professional dispute.

July 1, 1965 (Thurs.)

Brock tries to get Kurt's release from prison.

July 6, 1965 (Tues.)

An accident occurs in the hospital lab.

July 7, 1965 (Wed.)

Jessie learns about Brad and Marilyn.

July 8, 1965 (Thurs.)

Jessie discusses her problem with Kate.

July 12, 1965 (Mon.)

Jessie has a surprise for her friend Kate.

July 14, 1965 (Wed.)

Kate is disturbed by Willard's progress.

July 15, 1965 (Thurs.)

Matt makes an important decision about Maggie.

July 16, 1965 (Fri.)

Kate has a serious talk with Brock.

July 20, 1965 (Tues.)

Matt decides to call on Maggie.

July 21, 1965 (Wed.)

Red-haired Jacqueline Bertell portrays a romantic menace as Marilyn Studley.

July 26, 1965 (Mon.)

Willard Walling lets Dr. Kate Bartok know what his terms are for expediting the delivery of laboratory equipment. Kate tells Faith Collins that the promises have not been kept. Brock Hayden tries to learn why Kate Bartok is afraid of Willard Walling and asks the lawyer about Maggie Van Alen's finances.

July 27, 1965 (Tues.)

Brock decides to confront Willard.

July 28, 1965 (Wed.)

Faith Collins' loneliness leads her to make a decision which is appalling to all her friends at Hope Hospital, who have a more accurate assessment of Willard Walling's character than the generous Faith. Jessie (?) Bartok learns about Brock Hayden's true generosity and helps in his campaign against Willard Walling. Brock tells Althea of his suspicions.

July 29, 1965 (Thurs.)

Jessie Bartok learns about Brock Hayden's generosity and helps in his campaign against Willard Walling. Brock tells Althea of his suspicions.

July 30, 1965 (Fri.)

Dr. Althea Davis and Dr. Kate Bartok learn a little more about each other's past.

August 30, 1965 (Mon.)

Hope Hospital has two important patients. Brock Hayden, wounded by a bullett, and Kurt Van Alen, who has a fatal disease. Brock Hayden is flown back from Florida and tells Matt about Kurt's condition. Kate Bartok's reaction to Brock's return is sharp.

September 1, 1965 (Wed.)

Dr. Powers tells Brock surgery may be required. Stella Turner visits Brock. Kurt Van Alen is brought to Hope Hospital. Matt Powers delivers the unpleasant truth, and Van Alen takes unexpected action, bringing the police into the picture.

September 3, 1965 (Fri.)

Brock Hayden finds that crowded hospitals make for unsympathetic roommates. Dr. Powers learns more about Dr. Althea Davis.

September 9, 1965 (Thurs.)

Dr. Kate Bartok teases Dr. Althea Davis about her admiration for their boss. Dr. Powers, Dr. Davis, and Dr. Bartok keep watch over Brock Hayden following surgery and

keep another vigil over his future plans, which will affect them all.

September 15, 1965 (Wed.)

Matt discovers saying goodbye is difficult.

September 16, 1965 (Thurs.)

Dr. Powers accepts one staff resignation, but tries to persuade a second staff member to reconsider. Dr. Powers and Dr. Davis join forces to clear away red tape to

conceal the identity of a patient who wishes to remain incognito. Dr. Davis finds an unexpected patient in the emergency. Brock Hayden stages a party.

November 3, 1965 (Wed.)

Dr. Powers begins therapy on Willard Walling.

November 12, 1965 (Fri.)

Matt and Althea begin an important weekend.

November 15, 1965 (Mon.)

Matt hears that Maggie is returning.

Bethel Leslie takes over the role of Maggie Fielding Van Alen. Description of Maggie: Dr. Maggie Fielding is the beautiful doctor whose professional life is a model of excellence, but whose personal life has been marred by frequent trouble. Widowed first by ne'er-do-well Alec Fielding, her deep attraction to Chief of Staff Matt

Powers fails to reach the stage of marriage when the brooding Dr. Powers refuses to accept the devotion she offers. Married on the rebound to the wealthy Kurt Van Alen, a disastrous and unhappy union. Maggie's checkered romantic life is brightened by the arrival of a child but complicated by her husband's arrogant refusal to accept a medical death sentence issued by the doctors.

November 19, 1965 (Fri.)

Stowe becomes Maggie's attorney.

November 26, 1965 (Fri.)

Stowe takes a daring chance on Althea's behalf.

December 1, 1965 (Wed.)

Brock and Doc Hansen discuss Maggie's future.

December 8, 1965 (Wed.)

Kate confides in her friend Althea.

December 13, 1965 (Mon.)

Brock learns something about Kurt.

December 17, 1965 (Fri.)

Nora checks into Maggie's legal difficulties.

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February 18, 1966 (Fri.)

Maggie begins her search for Kurt in London, England.

March 11, 1966 (Fri.)

Maggie's fight for her baby's custody begins in London.

June 20, 1966 (press release)

Victoria Racimo joins the cast as Tia Van Alen, Samoan widow of Kurt Van Alen.

July 13, 1966 -

Letter to TV column asking why Brock was killed off. Answer: Adam Kennedy, who played Brock, a Wyoming rancher, asked to be released from his contract so he could do other roles. So, NBC-TV had his character knocked off with a gangster's bullet.

July 14, 1966

Press release: Pamela Toll, the 18-year old beauty, will join NBC-TV's daily soap opera, "The Doctors."

Amazing work! I just glanced at this briefly, but I look forward to reading this in depth later!

jam6242, thanks for compiling all of those summaries and posting them. That's an amazing amount of information. I look forward to setting aside some extra time to just sit and go thru all of it.

Glad you like the summary. Forgive the typos, I see I should have had someone proofread it for me!

There is probably more out there. I noticed some of the papers from which I found the clippings had months and even years not yet archived.

I noticed the scene sealer candy striper again! She reminds me of Maryanne from Gilligan's Island(probably the Pig Tails!)

I organized clippings I found on newspapers.com regarding The Doctors early years (mainly 1963-1965). The format changed from an anthology to a once-a-week, 5-part, format on July 22, 1965. It appears that the format changed to a continuing story around March 1964.

 

 

Thank you for all the work you put into that - - it is greatly appreciated!

Great job putting all of those summaries together. I wonder if Retro will go back and show those episodes, eventually.

The scenes in the Powers bedroom were great. Excellent writing and performances.

I had a weird moment watching the shows today. Watching this show growing up, I just assumed that Matt, Maggie, Steve, and Carolee were all the same age. I guess Steve is considerably younger than Matt and Maggie. Interns are what? Mid 20s?