Product ID: DRCDR
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Dr Christian 178 Episodes
Dr. Christian was a long-running and heartwarming old-time radio drama centered on the life and practice of kindly small-town physician Dr. Paul Christian. Set in the fictional town of River’s End, Minnesota, the program highlighted stories of compassion, moral dilemmas, and everyday challenges faced by ordinary people, with Dr. Christian always offering wisdom, kindness, and gentle humor. Known for its wholesome tone and emotional storytelling, the series became one of radio’s most beloved family dramas.
Blending medicine, morality, and Midwestern charm, Dr. Christian provided comfort and inspiration to millions of listeners during its nearly two-decade run.
The Stars
The role of Dr. Christian was played for the entire series by Danish-born actor Jean Hersholt, whose warm and empathetic performance made the character one of radio’s most iconic figures. Hersholt became so identified with the role that his later philanthropic work with children led to the establishment of the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Supporting characters included Maude, Dr. Christian’s loyal secretary and nurse, and various townspeople of River’s End, who brought humor and heart to the program.
Key Dates
• Dr. Christian premiered on the CBS Radio Network on November 7, 1937.
• It ran until January 6, 1954, making it one of the longest-running medical dramas of its era.
• The program aired in a 30-minute weekly format, sponsored throughout its entire run by Chesebrough-Pond’s, makers of Vaseline.
Other Information
One of the unique features of Dr. Christian was its open-script policy: starting in 1942, listeners were invited to submit their own scripts, with the winning stories adapted for broadcast. This innovative idea not only engaged the audience but also gave aspiring writers a national platform.
Episodes often dealt with moral and social issues such as poverty, prejudice, family disputes, or medical ethics. While always dramatized in a warm and accessible way, the show didn’t shy away from real-life problems, which made it resonate deeply with its audience.
The series’ enduring appeal was due to its mix of gentle storytelling, small-town Americana, and Hersholt’s sincere portrayal of a doctor whose compassion was as important as his medical skills.
Today, Dr. Christian is remembered as one of radio’s most uplifting and humanistic programs, a show that combined entertainment with moral guidance and left a lasting legacy in American broadcasting.
Suggested Retail Price: $24.99
Mice Price: $19.49
Width: 178
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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