DOC is the best television show on TV these days. This reviews contains comments from the actual cast members and producers.
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"Perfect"
I’ve done many interviews over the years, but I must say that I’ve never in my entire life been so impressed with any cast, any show, or any story as that of the “DOC” show.
My first interview was with Andrea Robinson, who plays nurse Nancy Nichol. At the time, I wasn’t that familiar with the show, though I had seen a few episodes and really begun to appreciate it highly.
During the interview, Andrea said she would really miss the other cast members when “DOC” was over because they had all become like one family and developed some really close ties.
“The cast is, I would say, pretty tight-knit,” said Richard Leacock who plays Nate Jackson. “We all really care about one another and love each other. It’s been a great experience working with these people.”
Most of the time, during interviews, actors will say these types of comments about their fellow actors simply because actors are supposed to say that. With this show, however, it is very different. I can truly say that these were genuine statements.
I think much of that sentiment has to do with the scriptwriters and producers of the show and their purpose in producing “DOC.”
“It was a conscious choice to make shows that give people hope,” said Joan Johnson, one of the scriptwriters
“There is something special about the show,” agreed Ron Lea. “In the world that we live in right now, we need to have as much positive as possible. That element of the show has been there from the beginning. I think the heart is in the right place.”
Many times on the set, more than 100 people, including many extras there for just the day, were there, working on various aspects of the show. But Billy Ray Cyrus, who starred as Dr. Clint Cassidy, would know and remember every person’s first name and go out of his way to meet and help them, according to Tracy Sheve (Beverly Jackson).
“He’s an excellent guy, an excellent dad,” said Ruth Marshall, who plays Ms. Donna DeWitt. “He’s been a joy, charming, gorgeous… what’s not to like?”
Not only are the cast and producers of the “DOC” show just the nicest people you can ever meet, they’ve actually also got some of the best acting chops, I’ve ever seen on both the small and large screen.
It is no surprise that a number of the cast members have received several Gemini nominations. (The Gemini Award is the Canadian version of our Emmy Awards.) As a matter of fact, Andrea Robinson just received another Gemini nomination for her role in “DOC.”
In my opinion, this was the perfect television show. It set an example for all other TV shows about family. It combined real problems in a real world and gave a solution for it that was both practical and full of hope and faith, all without being cheesy!
I loved the last episode, but I was also sad to see “DOC” ride off into the sunset. It had a great run for four years! Most shows don’t even make it past their first!
The good news, however, is that PAX has decided to do reruns of this show. Starting Jan. 5, PAX will be re-airing all of the episodes on Wednesday nights, beginning with the very first episode.
So, if you’ve missed this show, or if you are reading this article and wondering why some television show starring a Country Western singer gets such high acclaims, take a look for yourself.
But I’m warning you: It can be addictive!
Derek McGrath, who played Dr. Derek Hebert, said: “Those people, who do watch it tend to be very loyal.”
Once you watch you’ll be hooked, but you’ll like this hook!
