“Marcus Welby, M.D.” was a popular TV show that first aired in 1969 and ran until 1976. Robert Young portrayed this ever-lovable, caring, and compassionate general practitioner who drove a Chevy Impala (later Chrysler sedans) to make house calls. He had a young physician as his assistant, Dr. Steven Kiley, played by James Brolin (Josh Brolin’s father), who rode a Triumph Bonneville motorcycle.
While Welby was the elder experienced physician, he was always going against the established medical practice of the time, with young Kiley wanting to go by the book. Welby somehow always saved the day before the 60-minute episode was done, all the while teaching young Kiley the importance of being open, honest, listening to your patient, and practicing outside the box. So I ask, Marcus Welby, M.D., where are you?
