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Young Doctor Malone (1958)
Young Doctor Malone (1958)
Overview
Young Doctor Malone is an American soap opera, created by Irna Phillips, which had a long run on radio and television from 1939 to 1963. The producer was Betty Corday, who also produced Pepper Young's Family and later was a co-creator with husband Ted Corday of NBC Daytime's Days of our Lives. Sponsored by General Foods and Post Cereals, the radio serial began on the Blue Network on November 20, 1939. The 15-minute program aired daily at 11:15am, continuing until April 26, 1940. Without a break, it moved to CBS on April 29, 1940, where it was heard for two decades, first airing at 2:00pm weekdays and then 1:30pm. In 1945, Procter & Gamble assumed sponsorship of the program.
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.0
Overview
Young Doctor Malone is an American soap opera, created by Irna Phillips, which had a long run on radio and television from 1939 to 1963. The producer was Betty Corday, who also produced Pepper Young's Family and later was a co-creator with husband Ted Corday of NBC Daytime's Days of our Lives. Sponsored by General Foods and Post Cereals, the radio serial began on the Blue Network on November 20, 1939. The 15-minute program aired daily at 11:15am, continuing until April 26, 1940. Without a break, it moved to CBS on April 29, 1940, where it was heard for two decades, first airing at 2:00pm weekdays and then 1:30pm. In 1945, Procter & Gamble assumed sponsorship of the program.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
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Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter and narrative focus on apolitical themes of personal and professional life, family relationships, and medical ethics, rather than promoting a specific political ideology. Its solutions emphasize individual moral choices and personal growth, aligning with a neutral stance.
The film, released in 1959, features a cast that aligns with traditional casting practices of its era, primarily consisting of white actors without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative does not present critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporate explicit DEI themes, reflecting the common cinematic approaches of the time.
Secondary
Given the typical cultural context of 1950s American television dramas, Christianity is likely portrayed as a foundational moral framework and source of comfort for characters. The narrative implicitly aligns with general Christian virtues, presenting faith as a positive influence on individuals and community life without explicit critique.
Based on available information, the television series "Young Doctor Malone" (1958-1963) does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the professional and personal lives of medical staff in a hospital setting, consistent with typical soap opera content of its era, without incorporating queer identities or storylines.
The 1958 television series 'Young Doctor Malone' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The show's narrative focuses on the professional and personal lives of medical staff without addressing transgender identities or experiences, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1958 television series "Young Doctor Malone" was an adaptation of a long-running radio soap opera. The main characters from the radio series, including Dr. Jerry Malone, Tracey Malone, Dr. David Malone, and Jill Malone, retained their established genders in the TV adaptation.
The 1958 television series "Young Doctor Malone" adapted a radio drama where characters were consistently portrayed as white. There is no evidence that any character canonically established as one race in the source material was depicted as a different race in this adaptation.
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