Medic (TV series)

Medic is an American medical drama television series that aired on NBC from September 13, 1954, to August 27, 1956. It was television's first doctor drama to focus attention on medical procedures.

Created by its principal writer James E. Moser, Medic tried to create realism (City Hospital and The Doctor had not) which would typify subsequent medical shows. Moser had previously written for the radio shows Dragnet and Dr. Kildare.

Synopsis
Medic episodes were introduced and narrated by Richard Boone, playing Dr. Konrad Styner who sometimes also appeared in the stories. Fifty-nine segments aired from September 1954 to November 1956.

The series was introduced each week by theme music written by Victor Young. Eventually, with lyrics added by Edward Heyman, the song became popular under the title "Blue Star."

Home media
On November 15, 2011, Timeless Media Group released Medic- The Groundbreaking Hospital Series on DVD in Region 1 for the first time. The 6-disc set features 44 of the 59 episodes of the series as these are the only episodes for which Timeless was able to obtain the rights. This is believed to be due to only 44 of the prints being salvageable.

Guest stars
Notable guest stars included:
 * Claude Akins
 * Charles Bronson
 * Cindy Carol
 * Lee J. Cobb
 * Richard Crenna
 * Bobby Driscoll
 * Jean Engstrom (3 episodes - all in 1955)
 * Beverly Garland
 * Dennis Hopper (his acting debut)
 * Lee Marvin
 * Vera Miles
 * Ainslie Pryor (2 episodes - both in 1956)
 * Denver Pyle
 * Dick Sargent
 * Robert F. Simon
 * Robert Vaughn
 * Michael Winkelman