The launching pad for the long-running ABC medical series Marcus Welby, M.D. was this feature-length pilot film, first aired March 26, 1969. Robert Young of course stars as Dr. Welby, a crusty but golden-hearted general practitioner forced by a mild coronary to take on a partner. At first, Welby and his new assistant, long-haired, doggedly independent motorcycle fancier Dr. Steven Kiley (James Brolin), are about as compatible as oil and water, but the two quickly become friends and confidants during an unexpected medical crisis. Originally, Anne Baxter as Welby’s erstwhile lady friend, Myra Sherwood, and Sheila Larkin as the doctor’s daughter, Sandy, were supposed to have been regulars, along with Penny Santon as Welby and Kiley’s no-nonsense nurse/secretary Consuelo. But by the time the project graduated to series status, only Consuelo remained, played by Elena Verdugo. In syndication, Marcus Welby, M.D. was retitled A Matter of Humanities., Popular Emmy-winning drama about a sage general practitioner and his headstrong younger partner. In the 1970-71 season, this became the first ABC show to finish first in the Nielsen ratings. Welby was a compassionate traditionalist, and his colleague, Steven Kiley, a more progressive type who seemed to be cynical but really wasn’t. Which is probably why the two got along so well, and seldom encountered an ailment they couldn’t successfully treat.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Marcus Welby, M.D. ” ?
A: The main cast includes Robert Young,James Brolin,Elena Verdugo,Anne Baxter,Sharon Gless,Anne Schedeen,Gavin Brendan,Pamela Hensley.
Q: When Did the “Marcus Welby, M.D.” Released?
A: The Tvseries “Marcus Welby, M.D.” originally aired on and released in the year of 1968.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Marcus Welby, M.D.” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Marcus Welby, M.D.” ?
A: “Marcus Welby, M.D.” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
