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Title: Excellent depiction of medical practices of the 1950s
Review: Richard Boone is both narrator and participant in some of these episodes. The historical background given by Boone in the opening scenes is brief and to the point so that you can be taken to the scene of the action quickly and efficiently.This series is a fine snapshot of medical practices of the 1950s which might seem outmoded now. Electro-convolsive therapy has been abandoned by practioners but it was an accepted practice in the '50s and is clearly shown. The effects of a nuclear bomb explosion are graphic and chilling to watch and listen to. The open heart valve replacement is quite intriguing even in black and white. Overall this is a series that while it might seem to be somewhat dated is good for historical background and comparison with the way medicine is practiced now.Growing up in the 1950s this was the state of medicine as I knew it and it seemed pretty impressive. I recommend this to anyone with an interest in medical history.
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