Dr. Sam (26 Oct. 1961)

The circus troupe turns on Casey Thompson when he dismisses the physician he has just hired, a Dr. Sam Applewhite, immediately after learning that "he" was actually a woman doctor. When one... See full summary »

Director:

John English

Writers:

Jean Holloway, Samuel A. Peeples (creator)

Stars:

Chill Wills, John Derek, Richard Jaeckel

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Chill Wills	...	Colonel Casey Thompson
John Derek	...	Ben Travis
Richard Jaeckel	...	Tony Gentry
Irene Dunne	...	Dr. Sam Applewhite
Ellen Corby	...	Abby
J. Pat O'Malley	...	Duffy
Sue England	...	Mary
Jon Locke	...	Jerry Jones
Jean Howell	...	Janet Jones
Norman Leavitt	...	Willoughby
Robert Gunner	...	Harry
Jay Silverheels	...	Chief Red Cloud
Iron Eyes Cody	...	The Indian

Storyline

The circus troupe turns on Casey Thompson when he dismisses the physician he has just hired, a Dr. Sam Applewhite, immediately after learning that "he" was actually a woman doctor. When one of his performers cracks her skull, Dr. Sam proves her worth by performing an emergency operation to save the young woman's life.

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Plot Keywords:

operation | nurse | woman doctor | prejudice | broken skull | 

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Genres:

Drama | Western

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 1961 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Revue Studios, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Calliope Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 50 min (DVD)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Colonel Casey Thompson: I know all about women. I can handle women. That's why I'm a bachelor.

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