Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal is an American medical drama television series that aired in syndication from 1955 to 1957. It was based on a 1939 book of the same name by Lloyd C. Douglas, which was a prequel to his 1929 novel Magnificent Obsession.^[1] A total of 78 episodes were produced.^[2]

Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal
Series title sequence
Genre	Medical drama
Directed by	Peter Godfrey Harry R. Sherman
Starring	John Howard Jack Kelly Olive Blakeney Cheryl Callaway Frances Mercer
Theme music composer	Igor Stravinsky
Opening theme	Infernal Dance from "The Firebird"
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	78
Production
Producers	Brewster Morgan Eugene Solow
Running time	22–24 minutes
Original release
Network	Syndication
Release	November 5, 1955 (1955-11-05) – November 1, 1957 (1957-11-01)

Hudson, a neurosurgeon, is a widower who lives with his daughter Kathy and their housekeeper, Mrs. Grady. His work at Center Hospital involves the use of his "strange and rather mysterious gift" to help patients psychologically.^[3]

In 1955, a nationwide competition was held in TV Guide to find a young actor to play Dr. Hudson's protege Tim Watson for several episodes. Those entering had to submit a photo and recording in which they would read emotional dialogue. The winner was a young actor named Joe Walker.^[3]

Cast

John Howard as Doctor Wayne Hudson, 1955.

• John Howard as Dr. Wayne Hudson^[3]
• Cheryl Callaway as Kathy Hudson^[3]
• Olive Blakeney as Mrs. Grady^[3]
• Frances Mercer as Nurse Ann Talbot^[3]
• Jack Kelly as Dr. Bennett^[3]

Production

Brewster Morgan and Eugene Solow were the program's producers.^[4] The directors were Peter Godfrey and Harry R. Sherman.^[5]