Watch Marcus Welby, M.D. Season 6 Episode 4: To Father a Child

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 4 To Father a Child

First Aired: October 1, 1974

A political candidate (Ron Ely) suffers mysterious lapses into irrationality. Welby: Robert Young. Ann Brecht: Diane Baker. Dr. Jenner: Paul Lambert. Dr. Bronson: S. John Launer. Barnes: Scott Douglas.

Guest Cast

Ron Ely

Paul Lambert Dr. Jenner

S. John Launer Dr. Bronson

Diane Baker Ann Brecht

Scott Douglas Barnes

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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)