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The story of Dr. Kildare. Whatsoever house I enter, there will I go for the benefit of the sick. And whatsoever things I see or hear concerning the life of men, I will keep silence thereon, counting such things to be held as sacred trust. I will exercise my art solely for the cure of my... The story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brought you those famous motion pictures. Now this exciting, heartwarming series is heard on radio. I…

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Synopsis

In the episode Mr. Bradley's Heart, Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie are faced with a pressing medical case at Blair General Hospital. Mr. Bradley, a 54-year-old businessman, arrives after collapsing following a long day of meetings and travel. As the doctors assess his condition, they quickly realize that Bradley's heart has been under immense strain, and he is at risk due to his lifestyle choices. Dr. Kildare emphasizes the importance of understanding the facts about one's health, particularly regarding the heart's wear and tear over the years.

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Lionel Barrymore

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Lou Ayres

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Dr_Kildare_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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Dr. Kildare, Episode 43

Mr Bradley's Heart

Friday, November 17, 1950 · 26:38

Dr. Kildare, Episode 43

Mr Bradley's Heart

Friday, November 17, 1950 · 26:38

Summary

Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie face a challenging case with Mr. Bradley, a man whose heart condition is exacerbated by his refusal to slow down despite medical warnings. The stakes rise as they navigate the tension between patient autonomy and health risks.

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Headlines

  • 1950 — Lhamo Dondrub is officially named the 14th Dalai Lama.
  • 1950 — United Nations Security Council Resolution 89 relating to the Palestine Question is adopted.

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  2. Dr. KildareMr Bradley's HeartCurrently listeningEpisode 43
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