For Doctors Only (circa 1958 TV Pilot, WABD)

I don't have much information about this pilot program, other than it was likely kinescoped at the WABD/DuMont studios since it was in with a bunch of other DuMont related films. Dr. Irving Cooper is interviewed about his new surgical techniques in reducing Parkinson's Disease side effects. The odd thing about this pilot is that other actors are portraying the interviewer and Dr. Cooper, as explained by the announcer in the credits.
*Re-upload due to mistake in original video edit.

[@HCHxxiv]

I have never heard the term "open-circuit" before to describe over-the-air television. Fascinating and educating.

[@armorybrunotjr.3204]

Anybody remember "The Children's Doctor", with the late Dr. Lendon Smith, which ran from 1967-68 on ABC daytime?

[@danthefan5378]

Dr Lendon Smith MD was also a regular guest on Morning & Late Evening News & Talk Shows~Always a very knowledgeable, informative & Fun guest! Bests, dtf

[@amnos55555]

15:40 Serpasil (reserpine) not used for tachycardia today, but for hypertension.

[@LandondeeL]

19:08 Listen for the floor director saying "GO!", and then snapping his fingers in an attempt to cue the announcer..

[@amnos55555]

5:10 Tessalon (benzonatate) cough suppressant, still in production, the brand name version made now by Pfizer. Ciba is now Novartis

[@Doc64]

As a practicing physician, I found this very interesting. To this day I give out Tessalon pearls like water.

[@vinniemorciglio4632]

Dr. McCoy would be horrified.....

[@vinniemorciglio4632]

Lay people having access to.....*GASP*......Medical information! Are they going to understand it all?!?!? !at Pre 8 a.m. hours!!!!!