The Story of Dr Kildare, originally broadcast September 21, 1950, 68 years ago. Spinal Paralysis. Sam Nevitsky is brought to Blair Hospital with an iron bar stuck into his back. After a long operation, Sam survives, but is paralyzed! There's a small piece of metal still near his spine. Lew Ayers stars as Dr Kildare, and Lionel Barrymore stars as Dr Gillespie.