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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 trust. I'll exercise my art, Tony. The story of Dr. Kildare, starring Lou Ears 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, the story of…

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Synopsis

In the episode Dr. Kildare: Dr. Conlon, Quack, the story unfolds at Blair General Hospital, where Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie are confronted with a troubling case. A patient, Mrs. Brady, has been receiving treatment from Dr. Conlon, who claims to use an innovative device called an electro-radonic diagnostoscope. However, her condition has worsened, and she is now seeking help from Kildare and Gillespie, who are alarmed by the dubious claims made by Conlon.

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Lionel Barabour

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Lou Ears

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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 52

Dr Conlon, Quack

Friday, January 19, 1951 · 27:25

Dr. Kildare, Episode 52

Dr Conlon, Quack

Friday, January 19, 1951 · 27:25

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Dr. Kildare and Dr. Gillespie confront the dangerous practices of a fraudulent doctor, Dr. Conlon, who exploits patients with dubious treatments. They aim to expose him and prevent further harm to vulnerable individuals.

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That night in history

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  • 1951 — The catastrophic eruption of Mount Lamington in Papua New Guinea claims 2,942 lives.

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