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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 will exercise my art solely for the cure. 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. In just a moment t…

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Synopsis

In the episode titled Joe Finley's Ulcer from Dr. Kildare, Dr. Kildare finds himself in a bustling hospital environment, where he is called to action when a young man named Joe Finley is rushed in with severe stomach pain. Joe's foreman, Mr. Shuman, brings him in after noticing his distress, but he is adamant that Joe has never been sick before. This raises immediate concern for Kildare, who must quickly assess the situation and determine the best course of action.

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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 53

Joe Finley's Ulcer

Friday, January 26, 1951 · 27:13

Dr. Kildare, Episode 53

Joe Finley's Ulcer

Friday, January 26, 1951 · 27:13

Summary

Dr. Kildare faces a critical case when a young man named Joe Finley is brought in with severe stomach pain, leading to a diagnosis of a perforated ulcer. The stakes rise as Kildare and Dr. Gillespie investigate the underlying causes of Joe's condition.

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  • 1951 — Nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site begins with Operation Ranger.

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