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There should be a category of 0 . . . but since 1 was the worst I could opt for . . . that's what I gave it. I happened on this little gem (ha!) late last noc. So I had to come to IMDb to see the details. The only truly funny part was watching the Octopus trolling through the water with it's eyes and just the top of it's head visible. If this was supposed to remind one of the scene in Jaws . . . it failed completely!!! Most octopuses and rather shy and most likely to run and hide . . . that's why I found myself laughing. They would have done better using a Squid . . . there has been documentation of Giant Squid and Orcas battling it out in the depths of the ocean. They even would have done better if they had used ants . . . as in one my favorite movies from childhood - THEM . . about ants being genetically mutated by exposure to radiation (if memory serves me right) . . . when filmed closeup - they were much more fearsome than this octopus. If you can afford to lose a few hours of your life in viewing this mess . . . go for it. I personally could have done better reading a book . . .

This series was based on the movies about the same characters starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. I truly loved those old movies. If I am not mistaken I think Lew Ayres even appeared in one of the episodes. The series was my introduction to Richard Chamberlain. As I have followed his career - I have never been disappointed by the roles he has taken on. But it was as Dr. Kildare that I shall always remember him first. I must add though that he had a great singing voice as well - I used to own the only record he ever released - Dr. Kildare Sings - I believe was the title of the LP. I concur with other fans about wondering if any copies of the show still exist for release in a DVD format for us diehard fans. I would buy them in a heartbeat!!!

I love this movie and was so glad to see that it had been released to DVD (I had a VHS used copy that I bought years ago) and although there are few bells and whistles added - the transfer was great. As to the content of the movie itself; after watching it again I was reminded of what black satire is meant to be. And having experienced both sides of the sheets (so to speak) as a patient and as a nurse - I can confirm the truth of the situations as presented. Each of us is responsible for our own health - even when we seek to expert opinion of others - buyer beware is as true for health care as it is for any other service we purchase.

The speech by George C. Scot's character about losing his purpose and meaning in life is as true today as it was in the '70's when this was filmed. With the increasing depersonalization of health care that is occurring now - it is even more appropriate to know that this is being felt by the majority of doctors practicing now. All in all - a great satirical commentary flick about the practice of medicine.