''The Doctor'' is a half-hour medical

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that aired Sunday evenings on the

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television network from August 24, 1952, until June 28, 1953, with a total of 44 episodes. The format had the viewer seeing patients "through the eyes of a general practitioner who makes house calls". Hosted by

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, the program revolved around emotional problems. Actors who appeared included

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, and

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and

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guest-starred in the episode "The Guest" (1952). ''The Doctor'' replaced ''

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'' on Sunday nights. Its competition included ''

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'' on CBS. The program was produced on film by Marion Parsonnet. Some of the films were made in Hollywood, and others were made in New York. When it went into syndication, it was re-titled ''The Visitor''.

Robert Aldrich Robert Burgess Aldrich (August 9, 1918 – December 5, 1983) was an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. His notable credits include '' Vera Cruz'' (1954), '' Kiss Me Deadly'' (1955), '' The Big Knife'' (1955), '' Autumn ...

directed 17 episodes, three of which he also wrote.

Rod Serling Rodman Edward Serling (December 25, 1924 – June 28, 1975) was an American screenwriter, playwright, television producer, and narrator/on-screen host, best known for his live television dramas of the 1950s and his anthology television series ' ...

wrote two episodes. Camay soap sponsored the program.

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