Classic TV Doctors
1 / 15House calls, bedside manners, and the reassuring faces that made medical dramas must-see television. Revisit the doctors who once ruled the small screen and see how many you still recognize.
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Who played the title character in the long-running medical drama 'Marcus Welby, M.D.'?
About Classic TV Doctors
Classic TV Doctors is a free nostalgia trivia quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. Famous TV doctor shows and medical dramas A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Who played the title character in the long-running medical drama 'Marcus Welby, M.D.'?
Answer: Robert Young
2. What was the name of the fictional hospital in the TV series 'General Hospital,' which debuted in 1963?
Answer: General Hospital
3. Richard Chamberlain starred as the young intern in which 1960s medical drama?
Answer: Dr. Kildare
4. Vince Edwards played what intense, no-nonsense neurosurgeon in a 1960s TV series?
Answer: Dr. Ben Casey
5. Which actor starred as Dr. Joe Gannon in the 1969-1976 series 'Medical Center'?
Answer: Chad Everett
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in Classic TV Doctors?
Classic TV Doctors has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Classic TV Doctors free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Classic TV Doctors — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Classic TV Doctors take?
Most players finish Classic TV Doctors in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Classic TV Doctors?
If you enjoyed this nostalgia trivia quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
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