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Marcus Welby, M.D.

1969·Show
171Episodes in7Seasons
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0
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IMDb7.0
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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Wholesome9
  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Music Centrality5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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Episode 20 not rated
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About

Marcus Welby, M.D. is an American medical drama television program that aired on ABC from September 23, 1969, to July 29, 1976. It starred Robert Young as a family practitioner with a kind bedside manner and James Brolin as the younger doctor he often worked with, and was produced by David Victor and David J. O'Connell. The pilot, A Matter of Humanities, had aired as an ABC Movie of the Week on March 26, 1969.
Classic Medical DramaWholesome Family ViewingEmotional Patient StoriesNostalgic TV EraEthical DilemmasCharacter-Driven NarrativeGentle PacingInterpersonal RelationshipsReassuring Tone

Crew

Directed by:
Marc Daniels, Leo Penn, Jeannot Szwarc
Written by:
John Wilder, Jerome Ross, Max Hodge
Produced by:
David J. O'Connell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Marcus Welby, M.D.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Marcus Welby, M.D. legally?

You can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Marcus Welby, M.D. worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Marcus Welby, M.D. have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 171 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Marcus Welby, M.D. air?

It ran from 1969 to 1976 and has ended.

What language is Marcus Welby, M.D. in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Marcus Welby, M.D. use?

CrossoverA Day in the LimelightDrugs Are BadDude, Not Funny!The EchoerGood Girls Avoid AbortionI Coulda Been a Contender!Sequel EpisodePilot Movie"L" Is for "Dyslexia"Meaningful NameReunion Showand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Marcus Welby, M.D., including Crossover, A Day in the Limelight, Drugs Are Bad.