(NBC Primetime, 1961 - 1966)
[based loosely on the MGM series of "Dr. Kildare" films written
by short story author Max Brand and starring Lew Ayres, which
were released 1938 - 1941; plus a radio series aired in 1939;
a syndicated sequel: "Young Dr. Kildare" was attempted in 1972
starring Mark Jenkins.]
[vocal title: "Three Stars Will Shine Tonight";
ASCAP title variations: "Dr. Kildare (M & E)" and
"Dr. Kildare Theme";
Verified as the THEME in TV Guide article "Looking
For A Lost Chord?" April 28, 1962, pp. 12-13;]
Composers: music by Jerry Goldsmith (ASCAP/BMI)
[professional name of Jerrald King Goldsmith],
musical revision for the vocal by Pete Rugolo (ASCAP/BMI), and
vocal lyric by Hal Winn (ASCAP/BMI)
1978 Publisher: Robbins Music Co. (ASCAP)
2000 Publisher: EMI-Robbins Catalog, Inc. (ASCAP)
C/O EMI Music Publishing, Inc.
of New York, NY
Instr. Copyright Date: Dec. 6, 1961; Eu 697 995.
Instr. Renewal Date: Jan. 9, 1989; RE-418-509.
Vocal Copyright Date: April 25, 1962; Eu 716 895.
Vocal Renewal Date: March 19, 1990; RE-475-544.
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