Nurse (1981 TV series)
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Nurse is an American medical drama
that aired on CBS
from April 2, 1981 to May 1982. Series star Michael Learned
won an Emmy in 1982 for her role on the show.
who returned to work after the death of her physician husband.
Medical drama
A medical drama is a television program, in which events center upon a hospital, an ambulance staff, or any medical environment.In the United States, most medical episodes are one hour long and, more often than not, are set in a hospital. Most current medical Dramatic programming go beyond the...
that aired on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
from April 2, 1981 to May 1982. Series star Michael Learned
Michael Learned
Michael Learned is an American actress known for her role as Olivia Walton on The Waltons.-Personal life:Learned was born in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Elizabeth Duane "Betti" and Bruce Learned, a diplomat. Her maternal grandfather was an attaché for the United States Embassy in Rome...
won an Emmy in 1982 for her role on the show.
Synopsis
The series followed Mary Benjamin, the supervising nurse at Grant Memorial Hospital in New YorkNew York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
who returned to work after the death of her physician husband.
Cast
- Michael Learned as Nurse Mary Benjamin
- Robert ReedRobert ReedRobert Reed was a prolific American character actor of stage, film and television. In his first big break, he played Kenneth Preston on the popular 1960s TV legal drama, The Defenders, alongside E. G. Marshall. But he was best remembered for portraying the father, Mike Brady, on the popular...
as Dr. Adam Rose - Hattie WinstonHattie WinstonHattie Mae Winston is an American television, film and Broadway actress best known for her role as Margaret on Becker and as a prominent cast member of the PBS children's series The Electric Company.-Early career:...
as Nurse Toni Gilette - Bonnie HellmanBonnie HellmanBonnie Hellman is an American television and film actress. She has had roles in series such as Sunset Beach and Desperate Housewives, and has appeared in films including Get Smart and Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter .-References:...
as Nurse Penny Brooks - Clarice TaylorClarice TaylorClarice Taylor was an American stage, film and television actress.-Biography:Born in Buckingham County, Virginia, Taylor was best-known for her recurring role on television on The Cosby Show as Dr. Heathcliff "Cliff" Huxtable's mother, Anna Huxtable. She was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1986...
as Nurse Baily - Hortensia Colorado as Nurse Betty Lasada
- Christopher Marcantel as Chip Bejamin
- Dennis BoutsikarisDennis BoutsikarisDennis Boutsikaris is an American two-time Obie-Award winning character actor. He is a Broadway Actor and frequent television guest star and leading man in made-for-TV movies...
as Joe Calvo - Rex Robbins as Dr. Greg Manning