S4·E2 Is This Operation Necessary?
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 2
- Air Date
- September 26, 1972
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- Director
- John Badham
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Gritty story of an aging gynecologist, portrayed credibly by Richard Basehart, who is accused by Dr. Hunter(David Hartman)of performing unnecessary operations. Dr. McLain, the besieged doctor, is promoting lake side property investments which requires substantial capital. Dr. Craig (E.G. Marshall) is a long time friend of Dr. McLain and defends the renown surgeon until it becomes evident that his practice must end. Dorothy Malone plays Basehart's wife and Vic Tayback is featured as a man who loses his wife when she is subjected to an unnecessary operation.
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When did Season 4 Episode 2 of The Bold Ones: The New Doctors air?
Season 4, Episode 2 ('Is This Operation Necessary?') originally aired on September 26, 1972.
How long is Season 4 Episode 2 ('Is This Operation Necessary?')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.
What happens in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors Season 4 Episode 2?
Gritty story of an aging gynecologist, portrayed credibly by Richard Basehart, who is accused by Dr. Hunter(David Hartman)of performing unnecessary operations. Dr. McLain, the besieged doctor, is promoting lake side property investments which requires substantial capital. Dr. Craig (E.G. Marshall)...
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