William Shatner 1963 "Million Dollar Hospital"

[@Patricia-v6p]

One of the best performancs I've seen by William Shatner, and in his 70+ years of acting, I've seen a lot.

[@BermondseySteve]

Yes, he had a lot more screen time & lines than he usually gets. Good character to play, also.

[@NAPNYC4938]

Things I find on KZbin are often better than anything on Netflix, Disney and Prime combined. Thank you.

[@55Ramius]

Just watched this and said to myself the very thing you just did.

[@brandysmith-n3g]

I agree with You.

[@josephinebuono9200]

So true

[@eternalview7901]

Absolutely agree!

[@cojaysea]

Watching old shows like this and Kraft suspense theatre makes you realize how superior TV was back then as compared the the reality stuff on TV today .

[@christystrike4751]

Don't forget, these actors are the Culture Creators.

[@johnbockelie3899]

"Hey Jim,....?......whatcha think your doing???". " Move over bones, I'm operating." " YOU ??!!, .........JIM, YOUR A STARSHIP CAPTAIN.............NOT A DOCTOR !!!."😂😂😂😂

[@judithschmeider1470]

And it was free on air for everyone. Dont buy streaming services

[@patsysmothermon7861]

SO TRUE !!

[@sandraoaks7887]

AMEN!

[@WendyColeArt]

As a multiple myeloma survivor my heart skipped a beat when he said that. It was a death sentence for a very long time and I almost didn't make it but because of my doctor's helping me to keep hope alive here I am. This was such a poignant episode, really loved it. I'm trying my best to live a life of meaning too to match the gift I've been given.

[@SonyaJones-zu1br]

GOD did it through the Dr.'s FAITH!

[@JamesChatting]

Bless you

[@Laura-tp8wz]

Blessings

[@carolannpacificadam1944]

Great doctors !! Glad you made it! Lost my dad to cancer

[@ellenmuseum]

Me too🎉😊

[@donnajones6703]

Been a nurse for 38 yrs. Would give everything to be a part of that!! Exactly what medicine should be. Sadly not even close. 😊 Thanks

[@Elphaba1952]

Speaking as a retired RN, I was able to catch the tail end of that era in my early years in Nursing... it was SO much better than what it evolved into here in the US when CEOs & CFOs took over.

[@geezermann7865]

@@Elphaba1952 I refer to it as the Big Pharma and Corrupt Medical Establishment Cabal. They run the FDA now. I'm nearly 70, and I will avoid seeing a doctor or stepping foot in a hospital at all costs. They withhold the cures for many things in order to prolong pain and suffering to make money from ineffective treatments.. It's all upside down from 50 years ago.

[@guyazbell7437]

@@geezermann7865 i,m only 60 but I know how wonderfull the health care used to be, today docters are hard to find and when you do after waiting months to see him/her they look at there computer screen 95% of your time then go by the book for profit via the pharmaceutical cartel even if real solutions are available they fail to get yo actually know you so they can make a decent prognosis, gone are the days of house calls,personal knowledge of there patients because its all get them in and ship em down the road, and the V.A. I can say nothing because I value what little life I have left.

[@geezermann7865]

@@guyazbell7437 You are so right. The doctors today are basically pawns of the medical establishment, and have to "toe the line". My local primary care doctor is knowledgeable and a nice guy. But he could not prescribe the meds I needed for the "infamous lung infection" I contracted last month. I had to go outside the system, and have a relative pay for the consultation and meds. They are working, and I'm recovering. I was told I got it from someone who was contagious after the vaxx. ( which I refuse to have, since it's experimental and has many deadly side effects, and was never needed in the first pace ). Guy - take care and stay positive!

[@sweetpea2839]

@@Elphaba1952 Amen

[@michaelgunter3883]

As a recently retired general surgeon in Indiana, who did still make the occasional house call, it was stories like this that influenced the career choice that I made at the age of thirteen in the 1960’s. Mr.Shatner’s character was right; every person alive dies, but not all of them live.

[@jamesportrais3946]

Sage words Mr Gunter, sage words indeed.

[@lulumoon6942]

Hope you're enjoying your retirement, I'm sure it's well earned. 🙏

[@Dld1985]

William Shatner is still alive. See him occasionally at local events in my area. Don’t know if he lives in the area or not but he seems like a kind man. I’ve personally never spoke with him but have watched him interact with others as recent as a couple years ago. This was a really good show. So many of these old series had great story lines. Maybe because I’m up years i tend to relate to them more than todays shows which I rarely watch. Enjoy your retirement to the fullest.

[@irish89055]

He certainly has..I met him once

[@irish89055]

Hypochondria.......

[@StanSwan]

I used to have Veterinarian much like this older doctor. He became a great friend over the years. He had a small office in a run down part the city and was very affordable. He was diagnosed with terminal cancer and he told me about it. My reaction was anger and asking him why he is not sitting on a beach enjoying the time he has left with his amazing wife. He said he loves his job and plans to keep doing it as long as he can. Gave him a handshake and that was not enough. He began telling me about all the dogs and cats hit by cars people brought in to put to sleep he operated on and found them homes on his own time and his own expense. He had many dogs and cats he took care of as he knew they would not find homes in a shelter. He told me about it in the most humble way, he did not want any credit or attention for any of it. He just wanted me to know why he loved his job so much and would not trade one day of the time he had left not doing what he loved. RIP Jack He passed almost 15 years ago, still miss my dear friend.

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

Love it! Thanks for sharing his story.

[@robertrachels1870]

Was his name Jack Sparrow? 😮

[@StanSwan]

@@robertrachels1870 Jack Meoff.

[@ausendundeinenacht1]

lovely response THANK YOU

[@bradnixon6220]

@@robertrachels1870🤡

[@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont]

1963: "Million Dollar Hospital" 2021: "Million Dollar Hospital Bill"

[@maryvalentine9090]

🤣🤣🤣

[@scotnick59]

You said it!

[@gwarlow]

@B&O… If you live in a particular country, that is.

[@keddy5627]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🤛

[@teestjulian]

😂

[@susanfox6666]

Love this one. These old shows are SO MUCH better than what passes for tv today.

[@countyourblessings9241]

So right !

[@josephwolosz2522]

From a rotary phone to a communicator in 3 years. That's progress!

[@polly5961]

@@foobarmaximus3506... Ecclesiastes 😊 No truer words... I thought about the words of Solomon while viewing another episode earlier. All the other programs done with similar content through the years and the "creators" of them all really believe that their ideas are original and new 🤭... Before television...theatre in the colosseums(?)Take care of yourselves and each other wherever you are 🌏🌍🌎😊!

[@crazyflatlady1816]

lol

[@drbonesshow1]

I'd still rather have a flying saucer.

[@ruthrogers808]

@@foobarmaximus3506 hm

[@Heart2HeartBooks]

And a city bus to a galaxy class star ship!

[@andrewwilliams9599]

My wife's neurologist--until he died in 2009--was Dr. Stanley van den Noort. He was a world-famous expert on multiple sclerosis. I never saw him charge my wife or any of his patients more than $50. And if you didn't have it, he'd just nod and say, "Next time, then" and go on treating his patient.

[@irish89055]

A dollar for an office visit which is 10 bucks today??

[@Oswaldfiveo]

Such class back then!!! ❤

[@Beth-sn9ip]

Beautiful

[@davegofstein801]

This cast is nuts! Shatner, John Banner, Burt Mustin, Ken Berry, Arte Johnson, Reta Shaw, Charles Bickford... All introduced by Fred Astaire. Oh, and theme music by John Williams. You have got to check this one out!

[@christinerobinson9372]

OMG, was the little guy with the pregnant wife Arte Johnson?

[@bb22602]

I love a movie full of "that guys"

[@tomservo56954]

Also Brooke Bundy...a decade later she and Berry would guest star on an episode of THE BRADY BUNCH that was meant to be a backdoor pilot--KELLY'S KIDS, about an ex-musical performer and his wife who adopted 3 young boys of different races.

[@garfieldsmith332]

Not too many people will recognize those names. A time when TV was great.

[@tomservo56954]

@Eilliw Nodrog He's not in this one...he was already making his mark in movies by this time, under an MGM contract.

[@larrybd100]

I am amazed that some people think William Shatner is not a good actor. He, and this show, were excellent.

[@MentoringGrowingLeaders]

I agree with you. I never knew him other than Star Trek. He was a good actor before Star Trek.

[@seanstewart6893]

He's won so many acting awards, the people who say that he can't act are jealous,

[@MaryAnnMsbl34]

HE CAN OVERACT AS IN STAR TREK. YET IT MADE HIM THE ICON HE IS 100 YEARS LATER. LOL

[@pamhicks7303]

I think he is a great professional actor.

[@reneebraxton6380]

Excellent actor.

[@videolabguy]

This is an example of the lost art of excellent story telling. Hollywood can't produce this level of class and intelligence today.

[@Tracymmo]

Sure it can and does on a regular basis.

[@phylliselizahb1041]

Entertainment addicts only want quantity, not quality.

[@Phil-pq4ks]

​@@Tracymmomust be a lost millenial

[@oohyllab]

💯. They haven’t been able to for a very looong time imo!

[@kmcq692]

I can’t get over the miracle of medicine without plastic. That GLASS bottle!!!

[@susanfaulkner2304]

I still remember the rectal thermometer . . .😬

[@RobertJarecki]

I'm of an age that I remember both prescription and over-the-counter medicines in glass bottles. I even found some from the 1950s and 1960s here in my 1939 house. I was pleased at the prices they brought at auction on eBay. A lady (of about my age) I worked with had immigrated to the USA from East Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall told me that her mother took empty pill bottles back to the pharmacy for refills. Maybe I'm just cheap, but that sounds okay to me.

[@trilbywilby7826]

"What you have to have right now is the guts to go on living till you want to live again." Wow. What a script.

[@tonypoore440]

They don't write them like that anymore. This was very enjoyable. Even though I am a big fan of Shatner, the show stood on it's own.

[@lencho234]

"Your time is priceless". I liked that one. I have a nurse that let's me talk as much as I want about anything and she listens. I consider that apart of my treatment for liver disease. Bless her heart. I am getting excellent care.

[@timpeterson2738]

Hard lesson at a hard time.

[@castinmeadows6956]

It's an ironic sentence, too. It changes in the context of the doctor's terminal cancer, and becomes just as meaningful, but poignant more than cautionary. A well-written story, indeed. What a world it would be if such values of connection and selfless dedication prevailed in more of us.

[@holylandfan3275]

The Dr. when I was born was a general practice doctor. He sat down and talked to you to find out the problem. You grew up with him. Back ache, pregnant, foot ache, stomach, cold, whatever. He cared a lot about his patients and knew you better than a friend, family member, or spouse. My mother would leave paying $15 to $20. Man have things changed. I miss those days so much.

[@SuziQ.]

Mine just retired in his 80s. The group that bought his practice are inadequate.

[@katsiduzynski488]

@@SuziQ. The old days of paying the doctor's office immediately without insurance middlemen are never to return.

[@SuziQ.]

@@katsiduzynski488 , Not in America, but I’ve lived in other countries where it’s affordable to pay the doctor, and the meds are affordable, too. Insurance has ruined our “healthcare”.

[@ginnymurray1869]

1962 I went for my first visit to the town doctor. I was 16 years old, just married and pregnant. Husband asked how much for the visit. Doc said, oh no it's COD. Saw him every month then every week the last month. He delivered my son. Total cost 50.00. He removed my son's tonsils 6 years later. Dr Tomak. Rest in peace.

[@ginnymurray1869]

@@katsiduzynski488 Dr Tomak ran his practice with one nurse. First come, first served. $ 5.00. If you didn't have it you could pay next time. 1960's. Another world.

[@aramboodakian9554]

I was really touched by that episode. I’m 69 as I watch 09/16/24. I was only 8 when that came out. The fashion and technology took me back to my youth. But most of all as an older adult the story had enough meaning to bring me to tears. Thank you for posting!

[@charlessmyth]

Shatner did a fine job with this charming episode :-)

[@kathyjohnsen165]

Best 50 minute show I've seen in a while. Shatner, Bickford, and the nurse were wonderful. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ellenthorne8222]

The nurse is Reta Shaw the housekeeper from the Ghoast and Mrs Muir.

[@nancyhowell4505]

Reta Shaw, seen in countless roles over the decades, always as a gruff, tough, no nonsense woman with a heart of gold. Never disappointed, enjoyed her performances that came across so naturally. ❤️👏👍👍

[@tomservo56954]

@@ellenthorne8222 Along with both the stage and screen versions of THE PAJAMA GAME

[@patricesilva8004]

Yessss

[@april5666]

That was really sweet, book-ended by a bit of a corny premise, but it really got down to universal themes once it unfolded. And what an amazing cast of veteran actors.

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams

[@solarnaut]

Thanks . . . I didn't remember that ! B-)

[@kilingkiling-tinybell]

Write a diary, it'll make life a bit longer, in memory.

[@Sameoldfitup]

@@kilingkiling-tinybell no couldn't do that

[@reesaserik3759]

This is why Alzheimer's disease is one of the most devastating afflictions you could possibly get. It takes your whole life away from you as well as your identity.

[@nisey1201]

I enjoyed this episode. It had quality writing and acting that has stood the test of time. Kudos to all involved. It was nice to see younger William Shatner acting in a moving story.

[@thegreaterbilby2171]

What a privilege it was to be able to watch this video. Thanks for the opportunity. Cheers!

[@loveaodai100]

Every now and then all too infrequently something profoundly meaningful if not beautiful comes out of the blue. And this was just that. Not only Shatner but the Charles Bickford were both brilliant. I love this.

[@finnmccool684]

Director: "Excuse me Mr. Banner...do you know your lines?" John Banner: "I know nuth--ING! NUTH--ING!!!

[@OliviaAnciso]

"..that's because you became involved with a person instead of just treating a case." "You gave her a bit of yourself, you gave her time, the most priceless thing we have." This was a great story by Larry Marcus with a great cast! Can't go wrong with the Awesome Talented William Shatner!

[@OliviaAnciso]

@JustMe I Totally Agree!

[@j1947m]

Now the insurance companies determine how much time is spent with a patient...15 minutes usually....then you chart for 30 minutes.

[@TheRivrPrncess]

So true. Today, doctors are so busy with so many patients, they tend to lose that "personal touch" with their patients. So sad.

[@judycampbell842]

You mean the talented Charles Bicford

[@jondano8249]

No way to describe the cast of this show!!!!! I'm speechless to find this incredible production!

[@stephendeluca4479]

That was a surprisingly affecting show. Really solid dialogue and great acting.

[@marmaly]

Affecting. Yes. Well said.

[@MyzteriousLadyX]

I really enjoy these old programs. Charles Bickford was such a solid actor. Reta Shaw always added so much to any role she was given. I loved it!

[@dh2032]

the big at the end with pool table, reminded my of the star trek episode on the mob, gangster planet 🙂

[@danielstadden1149]

@@dh2032 " A piece of the action "

[@lacefreak]

All these actors really did a beautiful job. Kudos to them all for this memorable piece. Wish modern content had half as much heart.

[@starshipcaptain4753]

William Shatner sucks you in and has such a warm hearted presence. He brought a lot of himself to Kirk.

[@bb22602]

Seeing him today and finding out how he treated his castmates, you KNOW he is a good actor when he makes you believe he is warm hearted.

[@ioodyssey3740]

@@bb22602 If you don't know him personally then you don't know. -anything.

[@bb22602]

@@ioodyssey3740 going by eyewitness testimony.

[@ussarng4649]

@@bb22602 Knowing that William Shatner self proclaims having always been lonely, anyone with compassion, would have to wonder why. Just wondering .... Is everything your friends, work associates, and family say about you true?

[@ussarng4649]

@@bb22602 you ought to do some research about the reliability of witness testimony.

[@Bill23799]

What a great TV film play. Shatner gets a lot of ribbing but if you watch him in something where he is not tearing his shirt off and fighting an alien you realize he was a very under rated actor in his time.

[@poppy5986]

i agree. He was in a really good movie called 'Sole Survivor'

[@Bill23799]

@@poppy5986 I agree Laura, Sole Survivor was a great dramatization of the true story of the B-24 bomber . Lady Be Good , which crashed in the Libyan desert during WW II. There also was a Twilight Zone epoisode inspired by this true event called " King 9 Will Not Return, It starred Bob Cummings. Have you seen the film called " The intruder " ? It stars William Shatner as a stranger who comes to a small southern town to incite racism. He was excellent in that. Produced by Roger Corman strangely enough. You can watch it free here on KZbin kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3y4poeAjJdpb68&ab_channel=BrokenTrout

[@marisadallavalle393]

Totally agree.

[@isabellind1292]

@@Bill23799 Thank you and thank you for the links!😊👍👍

[@arievena19744]

@@Bill23799 ;. Thanks for the links. Love early William Shatter movies.

[@kimbattles2399]

You don't get any better than these CLASSIC films. I even love the clothes from this era, no matter what you were doing people always looked pulled together. I'm 58 and no young man at that time could come over, with his pants hanging down. Just my thoughts.

[@alex_ignorant_lying_neocon2021]

Just your racist sentiments... And if you're gonna ridicule black folks just say it plainly, don't be a weasel talking about saggy pants

[@tommyboy1653]

@@alex_ignorant_lying_neocon2021 Racist against who ,I work with a guy that can't seem to pull his pants up and he is Irish so if I say pull your pants up it's racist.🤓😆🐑😎🤣😱😵🥴🤔🤔

[@alex_ignorant_lying_neocon2021]

@@tommyboy1653 It's called racial coding

[@alex_ignorant_lying_neocon2021]

@@tommyboy1653 Racist hero to your ancestors Lee Atwater pioneered this racial coding appealing to racist sentiments without mentioning race or blacks, by talking about states' rights and taxes funding welfare etc, and Gingrich riffed off this slurring Obama as "The Food Stamp President"...

[@alex_ignorant_lying_neocon2021]

@@tommyboy1653 Does a white face pop into your mind when I say "watermelon eater" or "urban crime" or "fried chicken eater"?

[@scottmcgraw3749]

I clicked on this just to see a young Captain Kirk for a minute and ended up watching the whole thing. It was nicely done and the cast was a surprise of familiar faces. I never knew this existed. Great upload. NOW, it's time for bed.

[@Doc64]

I was a medical resident, we never had a pool table in the lounge.We we’re lucky if the phones worked!

[@BackYardBoxGardening]

Ever pull into a gas station and had four people run out to fill your tank, check your tires, wash your windshield, take your money and return with your change? No. Well, I guess things change over time.

[@sandrasanders706]

@@BackYardBoxGardening I read somewhere that is coming back in some cities..

[@invisiblepinkunicorn7626]

Not a doctor, but the resident break areas probably are one tenth the size of that break room😂

[@TheAzmountaineer]

Phones? You had phones?

[@henryc1000]

@@TheAzmountaineer 😂

[@normasalamanca8558]

Well done! I really enjoyed this little drama, especially Reta Shaw as the nurse. Wonderful to see the young KenBerry too! Bravo!

[@kurtsnyder4752]

Mrs. Muirs' housekeeper and the future Captain Parminter.

[@samwilson6189]

William Shatner was always a great actor

[@davidcartmell2141]

very funny. KING of the double takes.

[@frankporter6169]

You know nothing. Mr Shatner had a long and successful career in television, films and theater before Star Trek. ​@@davidcartmell2141

[@charlesameyer1]

A million dollar hospital? Nowadays, if you wind up in the hospital, the bill is a million bucks. Ba da!

[@dwaynes965]

After ins pays you get a letter from hospital saying ins did not pay and try to bill you for it.

[@roxannamiguel7291]

HAHAHAHA.. So sad but true. No humanity left anymore, it's all about the money.

[@jaimehudson7623]

Nice to find more of his acting, and before Star Trek too... Thanks!

[@reesaserik3759]

The nurse in the emergency hospital was the actress who played Martha in the Ghost and Mrs. Muir. Martha was the Nanny/house keeper/companion of Mrs. Muir. I enjoyed this. Thank you so much.

[@TheAzmountaineer]

Reta Shaw. She was in a lot of shows and she was great! I loved her as a escaped convict on an episode of the Andy Griffith Show, dancing with Barney.

[@sheilagravely5621]

And she was wonderful! I loved the ghost and Mrs. Muir.

[@vashon100]

I think she was Barney's singing teacher also.

[@dadsarepeopletoo3785]

She played in The Gost and Mr Chicken too with Don Knotts. I love her!

[@reesaserik3759]

@@dadsarepeopletoo3785 Oh, yes you are correct. I forgot about The Ghost and Mr. Chicken. She always seemed like the kind of no-nonsense person you would like being around. This was at a time when you had to have talent to be an actor -- not specific looks. I spend more time watching vintage, old classic, movies and TV series just so I can see 'normal' looking people. I really enjoy that you can find so much vintage on the net. If you see this, have a great day Dads are people too.

[@jimlassiter749]

Amazing episode. It would have been a great show. What I like most is the lack of background music. No music means you pay more attention to the story & great acting doesn't need music to tell you when something happens or is about to.

[@Fostermom4chis]

How did you miss the music?

[@kilingkiling-tinybell]

Watching this today 15072021 and I loved it. I took care of my mom for 5 months before she died, now my dad, he'll be 77 this August 15. "Time is the most precious thing we have" said the older doctor, but finding your purpose in life makes it completely well spent. Thank you for uploading this classic. ✌️🤣🇵🇭

[@samualcrocket1405]

Great old video when TV shows taught life lessons.

[@lenakarmann8117]

it still does if you are into non-binary trans people talking about black lesbians and gay asians. Did I forget a discriminated group?

[@samualcrocket1405]

@@lenakarmann8117 Which one are you?

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@lenakarmann8117 Wow! you are really ignorant.

[@luislaplume8261]

@@samualcrocket1405 In my opinion there are so many that we are all guilty of not knowing all of them. Forgive us you mealy mouthed pablum puking liberals!

[@IMWeira]

I tried to explain a very simple plot to a friend. Today's morality does not understand why a young lady could not ever marry because she had an affair when she was younger. He would know and no longer love her as she was a fallen woman. I think it was an older film of an obscure Director.

[@ytcarol]

This was a delightful look at an actor I admire. Bill Shatner has great nuance, timing, expression and heart. So glad I found this, and subscribed for more gems!

[@davidcartmell2141]

Acting by numbers, wonderfully ham..

[@isabellind1292]

Do you remember him in the "Twilight Zone" episode when he played the part of a man and his wife who stopped by a little diner for lunch in a town they were passing through and he started playing the fortune-telling machine at their table and couldn't stop! A CLASSIC!

[@babsbrodieful]

Charles Bickford really good in this!!!

[@patrickwalsh2361]

Watching this movie knowing Shatner will have a brilliant career, turn 90 while looking great and staying sharp and flying into space - a great guy!

[@eugenecherny3871]

thank you for posting this fabulous video. great writing and great cast! this is a hidden gem, almost lost, thank you for preserving it.

[@trinidadapodaca7027]

got another capt kirk comming up

[@aefbNone]

😀😀😀spockhater,snifsnifffff 😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@MsBackstager]

This is a very well acted and heart warming show in the niche of Dr. Kildare and Ben Casey.

[@ElCid48]

I'd rather have "Dr" Shatner than those two you mention. Never liked them.

[@joycejean-baptiste4355]

Dr. Kildare, Ben Casey, Medical Center, Marcus Welby M. D. How did I miss this one?

[@elizabethbowie9753]

Yeah! Hmmm. Where are those two, in this movie!!!

[@pattih7]

Possibly a contributing factor to those story lines!

[@sheilagravely5621]

And Marcus welby m.d.

[@edoedo8686]

A fine production. A great story with a profound message....

[@nancyracies8824]

"Nowadays folks swallow anything, but it's between their ears!"

[@maryschmitz7817]

Memorial Weekend 2022. Best Life Lesson movie I've ever seen. Have a nice life! ☘️✝️✌️

[@MrGoldenthroat]

Incredible piece - beautiful story and great acting!

[@DBEdwards]

THIS is one television drama I was totally unaware, and I am familiar with most of them from the early sixties like Boris Karloff, Bob Hope''s CHRYSLER THEATER, ALFRED HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, PLAYHOUSE 90, Lorreta Young.... But Fred Astaire! Quite the kick. Great show with a talented cast. I enjoyed William Shatner in particular. Thank you for posting this rarity from TV's golden age.

[@goldgeologist5320]

Wow what a great cast and great show! A lost gem of TV!

[@robertanderson7049]

A good 1 hour program. These old black and white shows are so much better than the reality and survivor programs of today, and the bang, bang, shoot em up cop shows. A good drama.

[@diannawatson9274]

Best thing I've found on the internet so far. All the actors were great. Just loved it. Thanks for putting it out here.

[@cheriamour2429]

I would've loved a doctor like those two. Such compassion and professionalism, combined. Wow. My Grammy had MS in the 50's and her doctor made house calls. God bless him. Things were different in those days.

[@jeanjohnson6607]

My doctor, after retiring from military, started a small practice. Him and his nurse practitioner made house calls till he retired from his general practice.

[@cheriamour2429]

@@jeanjohnson6607 what a wonderful man. True dedication.

[@christinelitvak6427]

Yes, eight dollars for a house call. Five for an office visit. I peel off more than that for a couple days worth of snacks at the gift shop in my building.

[@IMWeira]

Same here. Old time Docs and Nurses would not believe the current crop of medical marvels.

[@MrIAMTHESIR]

Great WRITING and ACTING Talent. Holds attention without today's sensational visual distractions. LOVE this...

[@cbass2755]

Wow…what a cast! It’s stimulated memories of the past for me, pleasant memories of youth and being home with Mom and Grandma. Thank you very for these great films!!

[@jillgarlick2122]

I loved this movie, authentic was quite sad when it finished.

[@ef3371]

Wonderful and heartwarming. Shatner is one of the very great actors. American values at their prime.

[@wendybutler1681]

Agreed. He just seemed so natural in every part he played. I really enkoyed him in this. The nurse is played by an actress whose voice anyone of my generation will recognize instantly.

[@wendybutler1681]

Reta Shaw is her name.

[@seniormale]

Sorry he is Canadian 🇨🇦

[@Ducati_Dude]

Wow... this was awesome. Did not know this existed. The entire cast is great, Bill Shatner superb... absolutely love his acting. Will have to watch a few more times. Thank you so much for uploading!!!

[@butterflygirl2285]

The practice of medicine has sure changed since those days.

[@elizabethbowie9753]

You've got to see this 1947 movie called The Millers on Case. google it!

[@Docneg]

It ought to change back.

[@laurahoward5426]

My Dr.'s grandfather and father started our local hospital...he told me a few days ago...they charged $7.00 , and wanted to raise it to $8.00, but were afraid it might kill their practice...it didn't...

[@laurahoward5426]

Multiple Myeloma!! What my daughter has😭

[@waldolydecker8118]

That's what you get when the Govt (your elected officials) allows the private sector to run amuck in the chase for profits, cutting customer service and the public good. Pretty soon, the dumb American voter - misdirected with phony "culture" war lies, will turn over the U.S. Treasury to the career private sector profiteers to pilfer at their leisure. The private sector profiteer most certainly will see that the voter gets everything he deserves.

[@johnbode5528]

Addiction, infidelity, suicide - heavy stuff for early '60s TV. I'm struck by the economy of the production - minimal soundtrack, straightforward camera work. Just a reliance on well-written dialog delivered by good actors.

[@donnchesley2555]

I'm a doctor, damn it, not a starship captain!

[@brianarbenz7206]

I was expecting DeForrest Kelly to come in playing a ship's captain.

[@rexlex1736]

Dr. McCoy: Jim! I'm just a country doctor!

[@marinakaye8284]

He's dead, Jim!

[@teestjulian]

I was really good, I thoroughly enjoyed it, I was surprised.

[@random1309]

“Jim , I’m a doctor not a bricklayer.”

[@sandyfreyman3501]

He just turned 90! And he's doing awesomely! One great actor. However he says he has never encountered Jesus, so, i am starting to pray he does! Gotta get this guy into the kingdom with us all! Lol

[@mariadelcarmenreyes4876]

Yes his es e good actor 1de bet

[@videolabguy]

I love Shatner! (It's the past tense of Shitner you know!) He's still the best! Here are a few things you never heard on Star Trek: 1. Dr. McCoy: "He's alive, Jim!" 2. Engineer Scott: "I can give you all the power you want, Captain!" 3. Mr. Spock: "It's life captain. Just as we know it!" and my all time favorite: 4. Said no transporter operator ever, "All the red shirts have returned from the mission, Captain!"

[@richardbeard252]

Bill looks incredible for being 90 😳❗️Bill was & is an inspirational example of what a great actor can be 👍✨

[@mollybell5779]

@@videolabguy "...past tense of Shitner" 🤣😂🤣 omg I'll never be able to not think of that every time I see the name. What have you done to me?! 😂🤣😂 Mercy.

[@WinrichNaujoks]

You know he's Jewish, right? So he'll be fine getting into his kingdom.

[@gruntherblendin388]

Gosh I love William Shatner. I'm so glad that he decided to pursue the acting proffession. He rocks it in every role.

[@KathleenRenninger]

Thank you so much for sharing this; it's one of the best stories I've seen in a long time. Really well-acted, and Bill Shatner was ultra-convincing as a young doctor. 51 minutes of enjoyment!

[@MiBones]

Thank you for a lovely movie. Reminds you of what is important, in life.

[@loge10]

Allow me to add my kudos and gratitude for posting this little gem. Along with the unbelievable cast of old favorites from my childhood (I'm 66), it's main theme was deeply moving - and something that has sadly been so lost - despite people deludedly trying to convince themselves that in this digital age we are more "connected".

[@MotivationalMinute2024]

This was so fabulous thank you for posting tihis 👏🏼👏🏼

[@seanstewart6893]

Million dollar Shatner, pure gold, in the top 5 best actors in the world . correction the galaxy

[@ytcarol]

Galaxy - ha, nice!

[@paulaneary7877]

Sean Stewart BEST COMMENT EVER!

[@davidcartmell2141]

I love your sense of humour

[@TheMrFarkle]

A well done positive story. Lots of familiar faces, prime time actors.

[@dysfunctional_vet]

they just don't write them like this anymore. very well done, this is worth sharing,

[@chestermarcol3831]

Man, I just stumbled across this. I loved it.

[@mollyquinn1823]

Thank you for posting this tv show from the 60's, it was so interesting to watch. I was 11 then & not allowed to watch adult programming. Funny how harmless it is compared to tv shows now.

[@WinrichNaujoks]

He doesn't look THAT young here, yet this is 58 years old as of writing, and Shatner is STILL around. Long may he live!

[@kendavid891]

Iconic,living legend.he did a fantastic job with an episode on Twilight zone too!!

[@dadsarepeopletoo3785]

One of the best episodes of Twilight Zone was Shatner seeing the monster on the wing of the plane

[@lizettewanzer8650]

He was in three Twilight Zone episodes. "Nightmare at 20,00 Feet" is my favorite, followed by "Nick of Time," which he made when he was a bit younger than the airplane episode.

[@purplesummermoonextract7574]

@@lizettewanzer8650 I loved "Nick of Time!"

[@lizettewanzer8650]

@@sherryridlen9357 Sorry! 😛

[@Mhel2023]

@@dadsarepeopletoo3785 lol whenever I'm on a plane I always peek out to see if the monster is on the wing 😄

[@lizday8140]

Wow! A real gem! I usually make art while watching KZbin, but I was glued to this the whole time.

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

Thanks Ruby for uploading episodes of this series. I love Shatner's acting.

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

Me too.....obviously!

[@shelbynamels973]

Around this time he supported himself with episodic TV, like an episode of "Burke's Law'. In a 1970 movie he was among a bomber crew that crashlanded in the desert. They are both on Yt and I recommend them all.

[@marybrumley3886]

I didn't care that it "froze" in a few places! It was an inspiring movie. Thanks.

[@joeremus9039]

Thus has been one of the most uplifting dramas I've seen in a long time. I've needed this in this covid year with medical issues, though not serious, of my own. The acting and story were top notch. Thanks!

[@shananalexander9789]

I grew up on white bread and milk. That was the entree. For dessert I ate real butter on white bread with sugar. I loved it.

[@ginnymurray1869]

Bread, milk, and sugar was a staple for me as a kid. I loved it too.

[@mexxicokitty]

Same here...although decades later you get to thinking mom and dad had cigarettes, beer and coffee whenever they wanted it but the 4 kids can go to school with mismatched, dirty, smelly clothes and turnip soup for supper. I don't get it. Why have kids if you can't afford them?

[@guyazbell7437]

I never saw this how on earth did I miss this one in 60 yrs??

[@suenevin57]

Never knew that Fred Astaire hosted a TV show. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@Notintimidated2013]

That was a fantastic show!👍🏻🏆 Incredible ensemble.

[@garyseven4441]

Thanks Ruby.... really enjoying all these new ( to me ) Bill Shatner shows !

[@RubyPearls-Shatner-channel]

You're SO welcome. I don't think many folk had seen many of these old shows.

[@Bobalicious]

There are just so many shows I've never even heard of before. Thank you for posting.

[@richardnogan4579]

Not bad. Never heard of this show before. Looking forward to seeing some more. Tku.for upload.

[@keithstewart511]

great cast and a beautiful story. well made.

[@galacticfish61]

Great post! Young Bill Shatner in a very good little story! What a pleasure! Thanks.

[@rachelled6763]

The glory days of television. Real and gripping stories to tell and excellent script writing that seems lacking today. A special treat to see the future Captain Kirk.

[@SR-iy4gg]

I'd never heard of this show, but this episode was really good. People often make fun of William Shatner's acting, but he was good in this episode.

[@SwedeProof]

Just adding my thanks and gratitude for sharing this GEM! What a treat watching Shatner along with a bevy of fine performers from that era. Burt Mustin -- the quintessential "character" actor. But Ken Berry? I was stumped!

[@gener2682]

Burt Mustin played Gus the Fireman on Leave It To Beaver, Ken Berry was on Mayberry RFD and Mama's House. Arte Johnson on Rowan and Martins Laugh In, John Banner was Sergeant Shultz on Hogans Heroes

[@baymaxc1647]

Time well spent watching this film! Great Acting .

[@bigdmac33]

"With experience and advancing years, your horizons narrow and you stop trying to climb the highest mountain." That was absolutely riveting.

[@tim2015]

It is true.

[@gulfgypsy]

What a wonderful gem from the golden days of Hollywood when even a TV drama had thought put into character development and dialog. Fabulous cast who was able to take the simplest of sets and create a huge impact, pulling the viewer into their world. Thank you!!!

[@ChataCovers]

little did bill shatner realize that about 5 years later he would find the role of his career

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Yep. Then several more followed. Talk about a charmed life. Then he got to go into space for real!

[@danielstadden1149]

@@grandmalovesmebest "My trip to space was supposed to be a celebration; instead, it felt like a funeral," he wrote. "It was among the strongest feelings of grief I have ever encountered. The contrast between the vicious coldness of space and the warm nurturing of Earth below filled me with overwhelming sadness."

[@stockvaluedotcom]

I've watched Tv shows for over 60 years and this is one of the best. It shows what humanity used to be, what we used to appreciate and believe in. Now money and power are all that counts and if you can beat, cheat and arrest someone for being human and a citizen so much the better. Good bye to the United States, welcome to the place where all hope is abandoned.

[@marisadallavalle393]

@Kevin Osborne. I know exactly how you feel.

[@curtbilyeu8701]

this is a very dark but true statement.

[@edoedo8686]

I get what you say. That said, brutality and ignorance has always been with us. For some of us, there were never any "the good old days." The USA, well, since it was founded by slave owners. Anyway, a fine show. And Shatner was a fine actor, far above the Trek thing...

[@marisadallavalle393]

@@edoedo8686 Totally agree with you. As soon as America became America we started a campaign of bullying and meddling. This "America is the greatest country in the world" thing is exactly like any other dictator country, where people are brainwashed from birth. That said, there are many fine people. But I digress, Shatner played in some pretty hokey series, and managed to survive with grace and talent.

[@tomgunn8004]

@@marisadallavalle393 Why don't you leave?

[@BarbieKP]

This was an amazing performance! Thank you for sharing it!

[@gmackinnon648]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this show. These types of classic tv dramas always had a beginning and end, filled with a story that kept the viewers interested . Nothing like today's tv where you'd reach for your phone text friends surf web cuz the shows are basically empty filler tv. Glad to say I didn't reach or even think about my phone for a second while watching this episode. Thank you uploader!😊

[@thraciangrapes]

Gem Award! Thank you! I worked for doctors and in hospitals most of my life. This is 100% spot on. The country doctors days are over. The AMA and pharmaceutical companies are in the human flesh business for money.

[@jameshart9536]

Thank you to the person who posted this video!!!!!!😁😍. I have never seen William Shatner so young!!!! This Cast did a great job. I don't know the last day I was so caught up! I think I will be watching more of these old movies!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍💯💯