Thu, Dec 19, 1963
A story of two women diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. One is a seemingly childlike and overprotected young woman about to give birth to her first child. The other is a celebrated, award-winning political correspondent known as a champion of the underdog. How they both deal with their diagnosis may come as a surprise.
Thu, Jan 16, 1964
A female surfer almost drowns when she falls off her board on a wave. She is diagnosed with petit mal seizures, which will necessitate that she give up surfing. But she feels this is like giving up her life's passion. Kildare is involved in her case, as well as that of the alcoholic young wife of a major hospital benefactor.
Thu, Feb 7, 1963
An egotistical former movie idol is admitted to Blair, and tests can find no reason for her apparent inability to walk. Kildare hopes to determine the problem, and also to encourage the actress to see another patient of his, a girl with terminal cancer who idolizes her. But in pursuing both matters Kildare butts heads with the actress's personal physician.
Thu, Apr 9, 1964
A private hospital refuses to admit a little girl in respiratory distress because her mother can't pay and doesn't have insurance. The girl is rushed to Blair, where she dies. After Kildare is overheard saying she might have been saved if not for being refused admittance there, the administrator of the private hospital takes Kildare to court for libel.
Thu, Apr 26, 1962
Kildare is assigned to intern under Dr. Nicholas Keefe, a brilliant, highly driven, and extremely thorough resident who is admired for his skill, but not for his belligerent and inflexible intolerance of any imperfections from interns and staff. It is due to this difficulty that Gillespie turns down Keefe's application for the position of chief resident.