6.6
Viewer Rating
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Medical Center (1969)
Medical Center (1969)
Overview
Medical Center is a medical drama series which aired on CBS from 1969 to 1976. It was produced by MGM Television.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
Medical Center is a medical drama series which aired on CBS from 1969 to 1976. It was produced by MGM Television.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The series primarily explores medical ethics, patient care, and human drama within a hospital setting, addressing social issues through individual cases without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic change.
This medical drama from the late 1960s and early 1970s features a cast and narrative typical of its era, primarily focusing on traditional identities without explicit DEI-driven casting or central critiques of traditional roles within its storytelling.
Secondary
The show 'Medical Center' includes an episode depicting a lesbian character whose identity is portrayed as a psychological problem leading to a suicide attempt. The narrative focuses on medical professionals attempting to 'treat' or 'resolve' her sexuality, reflecting a pathologizing view of queer identity.
The episode "The Fallen Image" features Dr. Janice Smith, a transsexual surgeon, portrayed with dignity and agency. While reflecting the limited understanding of 1969, the narrative frames prejudice as external and culminates in the protagonist's empathetic support, marking a pioneering and largely affirming depiction for its era.
The series, a humanistic medical drama, likely portrays Christian faith as a source of comfort, community, or moral strength for characters facing illness and adversity, aligning with the dignity of the faith.
In a diverse hospital setting, Jewish characters and their traditions would likely be depicted respectfully, highlighting faith as a source of cultural identity or spiritual resilience for individuals and families.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Medical Center is an original television series that premiered in 1969. Its characters were created for the show and do not have prior canonical or historical genders established in other source material to be swapped from.
Medical Center (1969) is an original television series, not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot. Its characters were created for the show, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical depiction from which a race could have been swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.1
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