''Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal'' is an American

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which aired in syndication from 1955 to 1957. It was based on a 1939 book of the same name by

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, that was a

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to his 1929 novel '' Magnificent Obsession''. 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 protégé, Tim Watson, for several episodes. those entering had to submit a photo and recording in which they read emotional dialogue. The winner was a young actor named Joe Walker.

Cast

John Howard Dr Hudsons Secret Journal 1955

* 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

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* * *John Howard interview https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19570215&id=JyVSAAAAIBAJ&sjid=A3YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=3469,6805765 1955 American television series debuts 1957 American television series endings 1950s American drama television series 1950s American medical television series Black-and-white American television shows English-language television shows First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Television shows based on American novels {{US-drama-tv-prog-stub