Season 7 • Episode 2
LatestThe Doctors is an American television soap opera which aired on NBC Daytime from April 1, 1963, to December 31, 1982. There were 5280 episodes produced, with the 5000th episode airing in November 1981. The series was set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional "Madison," located somewhere in New England.
Acting
Elizabeth Hubbard's icy perfection as Dr. Althea.
Production
Two decades of live-to-tape hospital hustle.
Creator
Orvin Tovrov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Doctors launched the same day as General Hospital, creating a legendary soap rivalry.
This was NBC's answer to CBS's medical soaps—corporate synergy before it had a name.
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