Watch Marcus Welby, M.D. Season 6 Episode 2: The Faith of Childish Things

Popular Emmy-winning drama about a sage general practitioner and his headstrong younger partner. In the 1970-71 season, this became the first ABC show to finish first in the Nielsen ratings. Welby was a compassionate traditionalist, and his colleague, Steven Kiley, a more progressive type who seemed to be cynical but really wasn't. Which is probably why (more…)

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Season 6, Episode 2 The Faith of Childish Things

First Aired: September 17, 1974

A pregnant diabetic (Sian Barbara Allen) endangers herself and her unborn child by traveling home to have Welby perform the delivery. Welby: Robert Young. Brad: Kristoffer Tabori. Marjorie: Barbara Hale. Kiley: James Brolin. Dr. Pardan: Bob Hastings. Dr. Crayler: Jacques Aubuchon.

Guest Cast

Sian Barbara Allen

Barbara Hale Marjorie

Bob Hastings Dr. Pardan

Jacques Aubuchon Dr. Crayler

Kristoffer Tabori Brad

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Rating: TV-PG
Premise: Popular Emmy-winning drama about a sage general practitioner and his headstrong younger partner. In the 1970-71 season, this became the first ABC show to finish first in the Nielsen ratings. Welby was a compassionate traditionalist, and his colleague, Stev… (more)