Doc Elliot
The story of Dr. Benjamin Elliot, a New York City staff doctor at Bellevue Hospital, who resigns his position and retreats to the backwoods of southern Colorado. There, as the only physician, he seeks to help people with care and involvement which he was not able to do in New York City. His new patients are spread over rugged terrain and his "house calls" were made by plane (piloted by Eldred) or in a four wheel drive truck. Mags was the widow of the area's former doctor, and becomes Doctor Elliot's assistant, and Barney is the owner of the general store.
- 1973-1974
- 1 season
- ABC
- Drama
The story of Dr. Benjamin Elliot, a New York City staff doctor at Bellevue Hospital, who resigns his position and retreats to the backwoods of southern Colorado. There, as the only physician, he seeks to help people with care and involvement which he was not able to do in New York City. His new patients are spread over rugged terrain and his "house calls" were made by plane (piloted by Eldred) or in a four wheel drive truck. Mags was the widow of the area's former doctor, and becomes Doctor Elliot's assistant, and Barney is the owner of the general store.
Season 1 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 1973 - 1974
Episode 0
Pilot
Mon, Mar 5, 1973 60 mins
An urban physician Doc Elliot relocates to a rural area to enjoy a less hectic life. One of his first patients is a youthful man suffering from depression as he feels responsible for an accident that maimed he older brother.
Episode 1
And All Ye Need to Know
Wed, Oct 10, 1973 60 mins
Elliot treats Jenny, a blind woman who depends on her reclusive husband for everything. When Ben suggests an operation that will restore Jenny's eyesight the spouse opposes the procedure fearing that his wife will leave him.
Episode 2
A Man of Importance
Sat, Nov 3, 1973 60 mins
Paul Bartlett is an eccentric elderly man who owns valuable property that others covet. He is determined to have grandson Jamie inherit it but his behavior leaves his sanity in question. Doc Elliott is told to sign off to have him committed.
Episode 3
The Touch of God
Wed, Jan 23, 1974 60 mins
Doc Elliot finds himself challenged when his patients turn to a faith healer for their illnesses. Ben's years of medical training are at odds with the community's spiritual beliefs.
Episode 4
No Place to Go
Wed, Jan 30, 1974 60 mins
After a near collision with a car, Doc is forced at gunpoint to drive a fugitive robber to Mexico where the doctor is on an errand of mercy.
Episode 5
A Small Hand of Friendship
Wed, Feb 6, 1974 60 mins
One of Ben's patients is Bonnie Ames, an unmarried schoolteacher. After learning she is pregnant she knows that the community wil want her to quit her job. Doc Elliot vows to stand behind her during this difficult time.
Episode 6
The Runner
Wed, Feb 13, 1974 60 mins
Doc Elliot sees a young patient named Gary who has over exerted himself by constantly running. As Elliot finds out the lad has an rigid father Stuart that Gary has difficulty pleasing so escapes by exercising.
Episode 7
The Carrier
Wed, Feb 20, 1974 60 mins
Cases of typhoid begin occurring in the small community and Ben Elliot looks for the source. His investigation leads him to a young couple who are intent on keeping a secret.
Episode 8
A Time to Live
Wed, Feb 27, 1974 60 mins
Lee Barrows learns he has leukemia and returns to the town where he grew up to die. Doc Elliot consels Lee and his wife Pamela about different options while trying to make the ill man comfortable.
Episode 9
A Time to Grow
Wed, Mar 6, 1974 60 mins
Well known Samantha Wells is a New York actress who has relocated to Colorado for her son Robert's asthma. He chafes because of the many restrictions but finds an ally in Doc Elliot who helps his mother better understand his affliction.
Episode 10
The Gold Mine
Wed, Mar 13, 1974 60 mins
Emma Johnson is anxious to keep her gold mine, as the men that work it fall ill and are getting old, yet they've been unable to extract enough to pay the debts or even the payroll. Desperate to find a new vein, the miners resort to stealing supplies and creating an unsafe new tunnel.
Episode 11
Survival
Wed, Mar 27, 1974 60 mins
Stranded in the wilds after a plane crash, Ben and his companions face staggering odds in their fight for "Survival." One passenger is critically injured, and the pilot has been bitten by a rattlesnake while on the way to get help.
Episode 12
Things That Might Have Been
Wed, Apr 3, 1974 60 mins
Doc Elliot tries to help a young woman disfigured in a long ago accident. Things become complicated when she falls in love with Ben and the doc must decide how to precede getting her better.
Episode 13
The Brothers
Wed, Apr 10, 1974 60 mins
Episode 14
The Pharmacist
Wed, May 1, 1974 60 mins
Doc Elliott must convince pharmacist Gus Turners that his age no longer allows him to do his job properly.