The Bold Ones: The New Doctors - Season 4 - Eps 2: Is This Operation Necessary?
Gritty story of an aging gynecologist, portrayed credibly by Richard Basehart, who is accused by Dr. Hunter(David Hartman)of performing unnecessary operations. Dr. McLain, the besieged doctor, is promoting lake side property investments which requires substantial capital. Dr. Craig (E.G. Marshall) is a long time friend of Dr. McLain and defends the renown surgeon until it becomes evident that his practice must end. Dorothy Malone plays Basehart's wife and Vic Tayback is featured as a man who loses his wife when she is subjected to an unnecessary operation.
About The Bold Ones: The New Doctors

Title: The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
First Air Date: 1969-09-14
Last Air Date: 1973-05-04
Status: Ended
Rating: 4/10 (from 3 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 4
Total Episodes: 45
Network: NBC
Genres: Drama
Production Companies: Universal Television, Harbour Productions Unlimited
Synopsis
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors is an American medical drama that lasted for four seasons on NBC, from 1969 to 1973.
Cast

Julie Adams
Lynn Craig

E.G. Marshall
Dr. David Craig

David Hartman
Dr. Paul Hunter