Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal
Encyclopedia
Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal is an American medical drama
which aired in syndication from 1955 to 1957. Based on the book of the same name by Lloyd C. Douglas
, a total of 78 episodes were produced.
In 1955 a nationwide competition was held in TV Guide
to find a young actor to play Dr. Hudson's protege, Tim Watson, for several episodes. those entering had to a photo and recording in which they read emotional dialogue. The winner was a young actor named Joe Walker.
Medical drama
A medical drama is a television program, in which events center upon a hospital, an ambulance staff, or any medical environment.In the United States, most medical episodes are one hour long and, more often than not, are set in a hospital. Most current medical Dramatic programming go beyond the...
which aired in syndication from 1955 to 1957. Based on the book of the same name by Lloyd C. Douglas
Lloyd C. Douglas
Lloyd Cassel Douglas born Doya C. Douglas, was an American minister and author.He was born in Columbia City, Indiana, spent part of his boyhood in Monroeville, Indiana, Wilmot, Indiana and Florence, Kentucky, where his father, Alexander Jackson Douglas, was pastor of the Hopeful Lutheran Church...
, a total of 78 episodes were produced.
In 1955 a nationwide competition was held in TV Guide
TV Guide
TV Guide is a weekly American magazine with listings of TV shows.In addition to TV listings, the publication features television-related news, celebrity interviews, gossip and film reviews and crossword puzzles...
to find a young actor to play Dr. Hudson's protege, Tim Watson, for several episodes. those entering had to a photo and recording in which they read emotional dialogue. The winner was a young actor named Joe Walker.
Cast
- John Howard as Dr. Wayne Hudson
- Cheryl Callaway as Kathy Hudson
- Olive Blakeney as Mrs. Grady
- Frances Mercer as Nurse Ann Talbot
- Jack Kelly as Dr. Bennett