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Now the story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayres as Dr. Kildare and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Gillespie. Blair General Hospital, one of the great citadels of American medicine. A clump of gray-white buildings planted deep in the heart of New York. The nerve center of medical progress where great minds and skilled hands wage man's everlasting battle against death and disease. Blair General Hospital, where life begins, where life ends, where life goes on. Well, Dr. Kildare, how…

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In Kildare's Old Girlfriend, Dr. Kildare, portrayed by Lou Ayres, finds himself at the Central Park Zoo, reconnecting with an old girlfriend, Janet. Their meeting is filled with nostalgia as they reminisce about their youth and the dreams they once held. Janet, who has her own experiences with the medical profession, shares her insights on the challenges of being a doctor's wife, hinting at the sacrifices that come with the territory.

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Dr. Kildare, Episode 15

Kildare's Old Girlfriend

Wednesday, May 10, 1950 · 25:57

Dr. Kildare, Episode 15

Kildare's Old Girlfriend

Wednesday, May 10, 1950 · 25:57

Summary

Dr. Kildare reunites with an old girlfriend, Janet, during a visit to the zoo, where they reflect on their past and the challenges of their present lives as doctors.

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