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jmann · 07-18-2014, 05:14 AM

07/16/2014

The Doctors on Retro TV
Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 16, 2014) - Luken Communications is pleased to announce the addition of the classic soap opera The Doctors to Retro TV. Set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional New England city of Madison, The Doctors' storylines revolve around the hospital's Chief of Staff Dr. Matthew Powers (James Pritchett) and his dedicated staff. Several well-known actors and actresses passed through the halls of Hope Memorial during its run, including Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Academy Award winner Kathy Bates (Misery), Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist), Emmy Award winner Ted Danson (Cheers), Emmy Award winner Terry O'Quinn (Lost), Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) and Academy Award nominee Kathleen Turner (Peggy Sue Got Married).

The Doctors ran for 19 years, spanned 5,280 episodes and won several Daytime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series (1971, 1972 and 1974), Lead Actor (James Pritchett, 1978) and Lead Actress (Elizabeth Hubbard, 1974).

Matthew Golden, Luken's Vice President of Production, said "The Doctors is one of the greatest examples of the soap opera format in its prime, loved by critics and audiences alike. We're thrilled to return this classic series to the air, and bring its exciting, engaging storylines back to our audience's daily lives."

The Doctors will debut on Retro TV later this year.

About Luken Communications
Luken Communications is a Chattanooga, TN-based broadcast group with networks including Retro TV, The Heartland Network, The Family Channel, PBJ, Frost Great Outdoors and TUFF TV. Luken Communications offers diverse, family-friendly programming on its networks reaching approximately 80 percent of all U.S. households via a blend of over-the-air, cable and satellite television. For more information about Retro TV, please visit www.WatchRetroTV.com or www.facebook.com/WatchRetroTV.

comedyfreak · 07-18-2014, 06:47 AM

My Aunt use to watch this was one of her favorite soaps.

Mr. Television · 07-18-2014, 08:30 AM

wow. This is a shock. I never thought this show would be on tv again. I remember watching it in the 70's. lol

comedyfreak · 07-18-2014, 09:40 AM

I will have to check to see if Dish Net carries this station.

snowpeck · 07-18-2014, 10:58 PM

Welovesoaps.com is reporting RetroTV will be starting with episodes from 1967... very cool! Wish I still had RetroTV. The station here that carried it dumped it awhile back in favor of religious programming.

Fontaine · 07-22-2014, 10:31 PM

I always wanted to see Elizabeth Hubbard in The Doctors. After watching her ultra-flamboyant Lucinda Walsh on ATWT, it will be interesting to see her play more low-key.

Is this the soap that featured David O'Brien? What ever happened to him?

born2late · 07-23-2014, 02:44 PM

Had Retro for several years in Nashville, running Country Clips on that channel now. Hope it comes back. Retro has been having major financial problems, & has been in court over it. Would be interesting to see an old soap.

april4972 · 09-02-2014, 11:06 PM

Looking for someone to record The Doctors when it starts airing end of the month!!

If you can help PLEASE PM me...I will trade very generously!

Thank you!!!

april4972 · 09-22-2014, 03:28 AM

STILL looking for someone to help me record this!

I will send you blank discs or VHS tapes (I don't care if it's on video) and will gladly buy you DVD sets of shows you planned to purchase for yourself if you can help me.

It starts on the 29th of this month so not much time left...

Anyone??

Thank you so much

07-18-2014, 05:14 AM	#1
jmann Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 24, 2011 Posts: 66	Retro TV adds The Doctors 07/16/2014 The Doctors on Retro TV Chattanooga, Tenn. (July 16, 2014) - Luken Communications is pleased to announce the addition of the classic soap opera The Doctors to Retro TV. Set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional New England city of Madison, The Doctors' storylines revolve around the hospital's Chief of Staff Dr. Matthew Powers (James Pritchett) and his dedicated staff. Several well-known actors and actresses passed through the halls of Hope Memorial during its run, including Academy Award nominee Alec Baldwin (30 Rock), Academy Award winner Kathy Bates (Misery), Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist), Emmy Award winner Ted Danson (Cheers), Emmy Award winner Terry O'Quinn (Lost), Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) and Academy Award nominee Kathleen Turner (Peggy Sue Got Married). The Doctors ran for 19 years, spanned 5,280 episodes and won several Daytime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series (1971, 1972 and 1974), Lead Actor (James Pritchett, 1978) and Lead Actress (Elizabeth Hubbard, 1974). Matthew Golden, Luken's Vice President of Production, said "The Doctors is one of the greatest examples of the soap opera format in its prime, loved by critics and audiences alike. We're thrilled to return this classic series to the air, and bring its exciting, engaging storylines back to our audience's daily lives." The Doctors will debut on Retro TV later this year. About Luken Communications Luken Communications is a Chattanooga, TN-based broadcast group with networks including Retro TV, The Heartland Network, The Family Channel, PBJ, Frost Great Outdoors and TUFF TV. Luken Communications offers diverse, family-friendly programming on its networks reaching approximately 80 percent of all U.S. households via a blend of over-the-air, cable and satellite television. For more information about Retro TV, please visit www.WatchRetroTV.com or www.facebook.com/WatchRetroTV.

07-18-2014, 06:47 AM	#2
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07-18-2014, 08:30 AM	#3
Mr. Television 22 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,127	wow. This is a shock. I never thought this show would be on tv again. I remember watching it in the 70's. lol
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07-18-2014, 10:58 PM	#5
snowpeck Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 13, 2001 Location: Atlanta Posts: 759	Welovesoaps.com is reporting RetroTV will be starting with episodes from 1967... very cool! Wish I still had RetroTV. The station here that carried it dumped it awhile back in favor of religious programming.
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07-18-2014, 09:40 AM	#4
comedyfreak Cheers! Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 14, 2005 Location: Sunny California Posts: 11,058	I will have to check to see if Dish Net carries this station.

07-22-2014, 10:31 PM	#6
Fontaine Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 16, 2013 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 160	I always wanted to see Elizabeth Hubbard in The Doctors. After watching her ultra-flamboyant Lucinda Walsh on ATWT, it will be interesting to see her play more low-key. Is this the soap that featured David O'Brien? What ever happened to him?

07-23-2014, 02:44 PM	#7
born2late Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 01, 2011 Location: Tn Posts: 360	Had Retro for several years in Nashville, running Country Clips on that channel now. Hope it comes back. Retro has been having major financial problems, & has been in court over it. Would be interesting to see an old soap.

09-02-2014, 11:06 PM	#8
april4972 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 431	Looking for someone to record The Doctors when it starts airing end of the month!! If you can help PLEASE PM me...I will trade very generously! Thank you!!!

09-22-2014, 03:28 AM	#9
april4972 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: May 03, 2004 Location: USA Posts: 431	STILL looking for someone to help me record this! I will send you blank discs or VHS tapes (I don't care if it's on video) and will gladly buy you DVD sets of shows you planned to purchase for yourself if you can help me. It starts on the 29th of this month so not much time left... Anyone?? Thank you so much