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The story of Dr. Kildare. Whatsoever house I enter, there will I go for the benefit of the sacred. 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 trusts. I will exercise my arts only for the good of the... 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.…

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Synopsis

In Lady Dunabee's Annual Visit, part of the Dr. Kildare series, the atmosphere at Blair General Hospital is charged with anticipation as the staff prepares for the arrival of Lady Donaby. Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie engage in a spirited discussion about the implications of her visit. Lady Donaby, a wealthy socialite, is known for her month-long stays at the hospital, which raises eyebrows among the doctors. Dr. Kildare expresses concern that her presence may be more of a social engagement than a medical necessity, while Dr. Gillespie tries to maintain a more diplomatic stance.

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Credits

  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_Dr_Kildare_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
  • Historical context from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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Dr. Kildare, Episode 45

Lady Dunabee's Annual Visit

Friday, December 1, 1950 · 27:13

Dr. Kildare, Episode 45

Lady Dunabee's Annual Visit

Friday, December 1, 1950 · 27:13

Summary

Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie prepare for the arrival of Lady Donaby, a wealthy socialite returning for her annual stay at Blair General Hospital. Tensions rise as they debate the merits of her visit and the resources it consumes.

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Headlines

  • 1950 — Korean War: The Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River ends with a decisive Chinese victory and UN forces are completely expelled from North Korea.
  • 1950 — Korean War: Associated Press photographer Max Desfor photographs hundreds of Korean refugees crossing a downed bridge in the Taedong River: 1951 Pulitzer Prize winner Flight of Refugees Across Wrecked Bridge in Korea.
  • 1950 — Korean War: Jesse L. Brown (the 1st African-American Naval aviator) is killed in action during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir.

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