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The story of Dr. Kildare. Whatsoever house I enter, there will I go for the benefit of the sick. Whatsoever things I see or hear concerning the life of men, I will keep silence thereon, counting such things to be held as sacred trusts. I will exercise my arms only for you. The story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayres and Lionel Barabour. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brought you those famous motion pictures. Now this exciting, heartwarming series is heard on radio. In just a moment, t…

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Synopsis

In the episode titled Sam Lubinski Has Spinal Paralysis, Dr. Kildare is confronted with a life-or-death situation when he learns about a maintenance worker, Sam Novitski, who has suffered a grave injury after falling into a service tunnel. The urgency of the call pulls Kildare away from his moment of respite, showcasing the unpredictable nature of a doctor's life. As he prepares to head to the scene, he reflects on the progress of modern medicine and the emotional toll that comes with losing patients.

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Lionel Barabour

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Credits

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Dr_Kildare_50-09-21__35__Sam_Lubinski_Has_Spinal_Paralysis.mp3

Dr. Kildare, Episode 35

Sam Lubinski Has Spinal Paralysis

Thursday, September 21, 1950 · 26:57

Dr. Kildare, Episode 35

Sam Lubinski Has Spinal Paralysis

Thursday, September 21, 1950 · 26:57

Summary

Dr. Kildare faces a critical situation when a maintenance man, Sam Novitski, suffers a severe injury after falling into a service tunnel. As Kildare rushes to save him, the stakes rise with the urgency of the medical emergency.

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