Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal
Based on Lloyd C. Douglas's 1939 novel of the same title, the widowed Dr. Hudson lives with his daughter and housekeeper; he and his protege deal with a variety of medical (mostly psychological) traumas.
- 1955-1957
- 1 season
- Alpha Video Distributors
- Drama
Based on Lloyd C. Douglas's 1939 novel of the same title, the widowed Dr. Hudson lives with his daughter and housekeeper; he and his protege deal with a variety of medical (mostly psychological) traumas.
Season 1 Episode Guide
19 Episodes 1955 - 1957
Episode 0
The Sheridan Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Dr. Hudson helps a man who is embittered about the loss of his arm and his frustrated dream of becoming a doctor.
Episode 1
The Carlton Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026 26 mins
Dr. Hudson's young daughter blames herself when her Sunday School teacher is killed in a car accident.
Episode 2
The Means Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
When Dr. Hudson is offered a position as permanent head of Center Hospital, he faces a difficult decision.
Episode 7
The Carolyn Bennett Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
When the wife of a surgeon has a "blue baby," Dr. Hudson encourages the young man to attempt an operation to save the child's life.
Episode 8
Involuntary Donor
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
A millionaire abuses the privileges of the free clinic at Center Hospital, and Dr. Hudson decides to teach him a few basic truths about life.
Episode 9
Grandma Brown
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Dr. Hudson helps a colleague solve a medical problem and averts an epidemic that threatens Center City.
Episode 10
The Wildcatters
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
A man flies his unconscious son-in-law in from the oil fields where the boy has been seriously injured and Dr. Hudson battles to save his life.
Episode 11
The Joe Black Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Kathy's playmate, the janitor's son, is injured in an accident, and Dr. Hudson fights to save his life. His father's aggressive behavior alienates all those who could help him.
Episode 13
The Trance Baby
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
When a baby is delivered by hypnosis because of the state of the mother's health, the child's father immediately informs the newspapers.
Episode 27
The Mary Owens Story
Sun, Sep 8, 1957
When her mother bitterly opposes her daughter's marriage to an intern, Dr. Hudson reveals a frightening fact to her.
Episode 33
The Cora Lund Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
A young mechanic is sure his mother is dying and begs Dr. Hudson to save her life.
Episode 38
The Hugh Adams Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Hugh Adams undergoes emergency surgery, and Dr. Hudson struggles to keep him alive, even though he doesn't want to live.
Episode 45
Matchmaker
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Dr. Hudson matchmakes for a friend, only to find that he has placed him at the mercy of a dominating mother-in-law to be.
Episode 47
A Real Doll
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Dr. Hudson cannot understand why an ambulance driver, supposedly happily married, volunteers for night duty. Then, the ambulance driver's wife is wounded and admitted to Center Hospital
Episode 59
The Tony Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Dr. Hudson performs daring surgery to save a railroad worker who risked his life to save an old man
Episode 61
The Faulkner Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Dr. Hudson accepts a great responsibility when he meets sculptor Clive Faulkner.
Episode 63
The Dolly McGuire Story
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
An elderly female is seriously burned in a fire, and extensive skin grafting is necessary to save her life. She refuses aid, and Dr. Hudson decides to take drastic steps
Episode 72
A Red Herring
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
A painter, in love with Nell Barlow, feels Dr. Hudson can help the courtship
Episode 74
Escape Into Life
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
Dr. Hudson must tell a brilliant and promising young doctor that he has Multiple Sclerosis.