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A Dr Kildare Shirt

My grandson has a lot of tees With Mario imprinted. His sister wears her Ariels, Her mermaid passion hinted. Which made me think of certain shirts, Quite popular back when I though that Dr. Kildare Was the handsomest of men. They didn’t have his picture But resembled what he wore And how I wished I had one Sitting in my dresser drawer! In doctor-white, with buttons Going neck-high up the side, The wearer would be filled with Fans of Dr. Kildare pride. A classmate owned one and she wore it, Showing off, at school. Ironically, she found Ben Casey,* M.D., much more cool. Compared to tie-in clothes today, A Dr. Kildare smock Was rare enough that even E-Bay Has not one in stock. *Dr. Kildare and Ben Casey, M.D. were two popular T.V. shows about doctors in the 1960’s

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 6/26/2020 8:20:00 AM

Know those shows too! Every age has its doctors. Perhaps you can make one or special order :)

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/25/2020 10:09:00 PM

Hey, Ilene -- Remember the Alan Sherman song about these two doctors? Maybe not. (Alan was more popular in the Midwest than out East, as he was from Skokie, IL). Anyway, the last line went something like, 'When you have Casey and Kildare, what you've got -- is -- a -- paradox!' Great stuff from the 60's! Thanks, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 6/26/2020 8:22:00 AM

Hey ...Wolf, can you soup mail me a youtube link to that song. Sounds fun! My friend just shared one called, “I’m a gypsy from Poughkeepsie.” I used to live there :) Thanks...Kim

Jan Allison

Date: 6/25/2020 5:05:00 PM

I had to google as I wasn't sure what he looked like lol - a handsome man indeed, great memories Ilene:-) hugs jan xx

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 6/25/2020 1:54:00 PM

Oh FUN! I had to look up both of them ;), thank you for the giggle. (Kildare the handsomest)... xomo

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/25/2020 1:41:00 PM

Luckily, I was out of the country and missed all that, but keep watching Antiques Roadshow! Perhaps there is already an Asian marketer offering your dreams - real or counterfeit - on Ebay! Aloha! Rico

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/25/2020 12:27:00 PM

Wow Dr Kildare, thats took me right back, can't remember what he wore lol Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/25/2020 12:17:00 PM

Hello Ilene Bauer, I had a crush on Doctor Kildare, I day dreamed of him a lot. In my dream we were dating.after a long dating years, we were engaged. Darn! I had to wake up!! I did not have a crush on Ben Casey. Enjoy your day my friend.I would love a t-shirt.