# Medic (TV series)

Medic is an American medical drama television series that aired on NBC from September 13, 1954, to August 27, 1956. It was television's first doctor drama to focus attention on medical procedures.
Created by its principal writer James E. Moser, Medic tried to create realism (City Hospital and The Doctor had not), which would typify subsequent medical shows. Moser had previously written for the radio shows Dragnet and Dr. Kildare.

## Synopsis

Medic episodes were introduced and narrated by Richard Boone, playing Dr. Konrad Styner, who sometimes also appeared in the stories. Fifty-nine segments aired from September 1954 to November 1956.
The series was introduced each week by theme music written by Victor Young. Eventually, with lyrics added by Edward Heyman, the song became popular under the title "Blue Star."

## Episodes

| Season | Episodes | Episodes | Originally released | Originally released |
| Season | Episodes | Episodes | First released | Last released |
| 1 | 28 | 28 | September 13, 1954 (1954-09-13) | June 13, 1955 (1955-06-13) |
| 2 | 31 | 31 | September 5, 1955 (1955-09-05) | August 27, 1956 (1956-08-27) |

## Home media

On November 15, 2011, Timeless Media Group released Medic- The Groundbreaking Hospital Series on DVD in Region 1 for the first time. The six-disc set features 44 of the 59 episodes of the series, as these are the only episodes for which Timeless was able to obtain the rights. This is believed to be due to only 44 of the prints being salvageable.

## Guest stars

Notable guest stars included:
* Claude Akins
* Charles Bronson
* Cindy Carol
* Lee J. Cobb
* Richard Crenna
* Bobby Driscoll
* Jean Engstrom (three episodes - all in 1955)
* Beverly Garland
* Dennis Hopper (his acting debut)
* Lee Marvin
* Vera Miles
* Ainslie Pryor (two episodes - both in 1956)
* Denver Pyle
* Dick Sargent
* Robert F. Simon
* Robert Vaughn
* Michael Winkelman

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient | Notes |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Written Dramatic Material | James E. Moser | For episode "White Is the Color" |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Television Film Editing | Jodie Copelan | For episode "White Is the Color" |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Original Music Composed for TV | Victor Young | - |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Individual Program of the Year | - | For episode "White Is the Color" |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Dramatic Series | - | - |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Actress in a Single Performance | Beverly Garland | - |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Actor Starring in a Regular Series | Richard Boone | - |
| 1955 | Emmy Award | Won | Best Direction of Photography | Lester Shorr | For episode "I Climb the Stairs" |
| 1956 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Producer - Film Series | Frank La Tourette | - |
| 1956 | Emmy Award | Won | Best Cinematography for Television | William A. Sickner | For episode "Black Friday" |
| 1957 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Best Musical Contribution for Television | Sidney Fine | For orchestration of Victor Young's music |
| 1956 | Directors Guild of America Award | Nominated | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television | Ted Post | For episode "Mercy Wears an Apron" |