Medic - Walk with Lions (1955) - medical drama - Richard Boone

Medic was an American medical drama that aired on NBC beginning in 1954. Medic was television's first doctor drama to focus attention on medical procedures.

Created by its principal writer James E. Moser, Medic tried to create realism which would typify medical shows from then on. (wikipedia)

Plot - Unaware that he has developed diabetes, a struggling young prizefighter who is also a gifted artist endangers his life by continuing to push himself in order to earn the money needed to further his education. (IMDB)

Director: Ted Post
Writers: Otis Gaylord, James E. Moser (creator)
Stars: Richard Boone, John Saxon, George E. Stone
Production Co: Medic Productions