(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. Recordings: