Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal
Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal
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Series title sequence
Genre Medical drama
Directed by Peter Godfrey
Harry R. Sherman
Starring John Howard
Jack Kelly
Olive Blakeney
Cheryl Callaway
Frances Mercer
Country of origin United States
Language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 78
Production
Producer(s) Brewster Morgan
Eugene Solow
Running time 22–24 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel Syndication
Picture format Black-and-white
Audio format Monaural
Original run November 5, 1955 (1955-11-05) – November 1, 1957 (1957-11-01)

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal is an American medical drama which aired in syndication from 1955 to 1957. Based on the book of the same name by Lloyd C. Douglas, a total of 78 episodes were produced.

In 1955 a nationwide competition was held in TV Guide to find a young actor to play Dr. Hudson's protege, Tim Watson, for several episodes. those entering had to a photo and recording in which they read emotional dialogue. The winner was a young actor named Joe Walker.[1]

Cast

  • John Howard as Dr. Wayne Hudson
  • Cheryl Callaway as Kathy Hudson
  • Olive Blakeney as Mrs. Grady
  • Frances Mercer as Nurse Ann Talbot
  • Jack Kelly as Dr. Bennett

References

  1. ^ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. pp. 317. ISBN 0-345-45542-8. 

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