An old doc won't let go of his stethoscope — chaos, ego, and surprisingly big heart.
An aging doctor in a small town decides to pack up his little black bag, but when a young doctor assumes his practice, the older practitioner can't resist butting in with comic results.
Acting
Forrest Tucker's magnificent bluster — king of grumpy old men.
Writing
Sharp banter that respects both doctors' dignity.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was a failed TV pilot that never became a series, making it a fascinating 'what if' buried in television history.
Forrest Tucker was simultaneously starring in 'F Troop,' making this his attempt to escape typecasting as a blowhard — by playing a slightly different blowhard.
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