Medic
Medic is an American medical drama television series that aired from 1954 to 1956 on NBC, starring Richard Boone as Dr. Konrad Styner. The series was one of the first realistic medical dramas on television, presenting medically accurate stories that explored the ethical and human dimensions of medicine. Each episode examined a different medical case, from emergency surgery to psychiatric care, with a documentary-like realism that was groundbreaking for its time. The series was created by James Moser and was praised by the medical community for its accuracy and its respectful treatment of the profession. Several episodes are in the public domain.
Season 1
Break Through the Bars
Dr. Styner treats a patient whose physical symptoms mask a deeper psychological struggle, in a story that explores the connection
Till the Song Is Done, till the Dance Is Gone
A poignant story about a patient facing a progressive illness, exploring the emotional toll of chronic disease on both the patient
The Wild Intruder
Dr. Styner confronts a case involving a violent patient whose erratic behavior poses a danger to himself and the hospital staff, raising
My Brother Joe
A family's bond is tested when one brother falls seriously ill, and Dr. Styner must navigate both the medical crisis and the family
Never Comes Sunday
A patient's recovery is complicated by circumstances that never pause for rest, in a story exploring the relentless pressures of illness
Walk with Lions
Dr. Styner faces a case requiring extraordinary courage from both physician and patient, in a story about the bravery needed to
Flash of Darkness
A sudden emergency tests Dr. Styner's skills and composure when a flash of darkness — a momentary loss of power — strikes during a
Season 2
Who Search for Truth
A researcher's quest for medical truth leads to an ethical dilemma, as Dr. Styner weighs the pursuit of scientific knowledge against the
General Practitioner
The daily life of a general practitioner is explored in this episode, highlighting the challenges and rewards of front-line medicine in a
Dr. Impossible
A surgeon nicknamed "Dr. Impossible" for his willingness to attempt the most daring operations faces a case that challenges even his
Details
- Years
- 1954–1956
- Seasons
- 2
- Episodes
- 10
- Genres
- Medical, Drama
- Rating
- 8/10
- Status
- Public Domain Mark 1.0
- Studio
- CBS
