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EXCLUSIVE: Retro TV Drops 181 New Episodes of ‘The Doctors’ from 1980, Reveals Final Two Years No Longer In Existence
What has been a work-in-progress to deliver more episodes from the archives of the beloved NBC soap opera, The Doctors, has become a reality! Retro TV has brought back to life the remaining episodes, and they are now available to binge watch starting today, July 11th on-demand via the It’s Real Good TV app.
The new episodes are from 1980, and begin on January 1st of that year all the way through September 30th; comprising 181 episodes. In addition, these new episodes will air on Saturdays beginning July 29th from 2-4PM ET/PT for those who want to watch via Retro TV.
Some of the greatest names in ‘Doctors’ history can be seen in the 1980 episodes including: Kim Zimmer as Nola Dancy Aldrich, Alec Baldwin as Billy Aldrich, David Canary as cult leader ‘Far Wind’, Jada Rowland as Carolee Aldrich, David O’Brien as Dr. Steve Aldrich, Jennifer Houlton as Greta Powers, and of course, James Pritchett as Dr. Matt Powers.
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While there is good news to report, there is also some bad news. After acquiring the footage from Colgate’s warehouses, and through a complex digitization process to salvage the episodes, the Retro TV executives and production team discovered that although they had been told the tapes they were receiving were dated up through 1982 and The Doctors final season, it turned out Colgate no longer was in possession of those tapes.
After exhaustive research and discussions with the Colgate team, it could only be determined that those tapes were reused by NBC back in the day and thus, the beloved final two years of The Doctors no longer exist.
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Joel Wertman, President of Retro TV, shared: “At that time the tapes were considered more valuable than the content on them and it truly is a shame. I’m very proud that our small team at Retro TV has been able to digitize and preserve the episodes on the remaining tapes. The Doctors is a quintessential series to the history of soap operas, and we knew bringing the digitization process in-house was going to be challenging, but also very important.”
To look at the behind the scenes of how Retro TV’s digitization process (to save the 181 episodes of The Doctors) came to fruition, check it out in the video at the bottom of this post, entitled “From Tape to Screen’. Taking you on the journey are: Joel Wertman, Carol Waffel (Caption Specialist, Retro TV), Stacy Newman (Vice-President of Development, Retro TV) and Brad Cotter (Digital Media Manager, Retro TV).
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Set in the fictional New England city of Madison and Hope Memorial hospital, The Doctors ran on NBC from 1963 to 1982, earning 187 Daytime Emmy Award nominations along the way. Notable cast members included: Elizabeth Hubbard, Anna Stuart, Gerald Gordon, Ellen Burstyn and Kathleen Turner and many others. Retro TV has been running episodes beginning from 1967 and now through 1980.
To find Retro TV in your area go here Fans can also keep up with all things Hope Memorial on The Doctors official Facebook and Instagram accounts, plus on Twitter here.
Be on the lookout for tune-in information for a special livestream on The Michael Fairman Channel featuring some of the 1980 cast members in the coming days.
So, excited to see the 1980 episodes of The Doctors? Sad to hear, try as they might, the final two years of The Doctors are gone? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
I know many have been waiting for the next round of episodes, so congratulations to RetroTV for getting 181 new episodes out. As for the final two years, that is a damn shame. Though, Colleen Zenk did warn us this also happened for <i>As the World Turns</i>. So sad. Shame.
Glad to finally get an answer and to see more episodes. I knew NBC owned it in Oct 1980 and was wondering if that was the problem. I Hope some of the pre- Dec 1967 tapes still exist and we can get them. Hopefully some private citizens have those episodes on Tape and maybe they can make a deal
Will it be possible to get the rest in a written summary so we can find out the end of the story? And will you be putting another soap opera on like Another World?
Those last two years include a brief (six months or so) period with Harding Lemay as head writer; I was looking forward to seeing those episodes and am really sorry to hear they don’t exist, after all.
But what a gift it has been, as a whole, to have so much of the run preserved. I’m so grateful to the team that undertook to digitize and restore the remaining episodes so we could see them!
And so far it’s all free. A bit annoying to navigate but so what. I paid for Watch The Doctors app until it ended. Then this app took over and didn’t work as well for the pay part but now it’s free and hopefully stays that way. I do have Retro Tv with Spectrum so i tape every day but now i can see episodes i missed too.
I am going so slowly through these episodes- I am still in 1967! I love them so much- the quality of writing and acting is amazing! Will we ever get Another World in this format? Hate that we won’t get the final two years, though
I’m not buying that the last two years of the Doctors have been erased. By 1980 nothing was being erased anymore. I believe either NBC doesn’t want to sell them or their asking price is too high for RETRO tv to pay, or there is some issue with the rights for them to be re aired again. They were never at the Colgate vault to begin with because Colgate didn’t own the show anymore. So the fact that they didn’t come with the October 1980-December 1982 episodes all along should not be a shock at all now.
Not buying this either! It’s just an excuse they are throwing at us because it’s to expensive or don’t have the copyrights. Please don’t lie!
I can only hope you’re right. But I thought it was by 1982 the networks took archiving more seriously.
Steven Blechman, the more I think about it the more I *do* believe you’re *right.* I just finished watching the last known “surviving” episode of the 80’s “The Doctors” last weekend and what you said about NBC Universal greedily withholding the last two years of the show seems to ring true, since it bought to my mind a similar situation involving NBC Universal and Retro TV in 2016.
That year NBC Universal bought out DreamWorks Classics, which owns, among others, the animated Filmation shows (“The Archie Show” and the original “Sabrina” series, for instance), “Mr. Magoo,” and “Lassie.” Retro aired those shows up until NBC got their greedy hands on said series and began *hoarding* them. Now the only genuine animated shows Retro runs on Saturday mornings are “The Houndcats” and “The Barkleys” (both DePatie-Freleng shows), but the network has been running those two shows ad infinitum since 2016, mostly because it appears the copyrights on said shows expired and are now in the public domain. So we can also thank (sarcastically speaking) NBC Universal for that greedy move.
If you wish to write NBC Universal to express your displeasure with their hoarding of “The Doctors” and/or the DreamWorks library, the New York address is 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10003. NBC Universal is a division of the Comcast Corporation; I know Comcast’s main headquarters are in Philadelphia, but I don’t know their exact address offhand. You’ll most likely have to Google it.
In the meantime, good luck if you choose to write (but *don’t* expect an answer). But let’s also hope that the other “lost” “Doctors” episodes from 1980-1982 will resurface in some way soon. It’d be great to see how the storylines up to that point get resolved.
I never heard of Doctors..
never heard of Retro TV ..
I see some are excited about it, enjoy! 🙂
13 years is more than any of the other older soaps …..better than nothing..
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards red carpet arrivals featured many a leading man from your favorite soaps, plus the younger stars and veteran actors you’ve come to love.
The gents were definitely about the bowties this year, plus fashion-forward trends, classic suit and tux looks, or sport jacket and no tie. There were a myriad of fashion choices on display from the one thing the soaps are usually known for, ‘hot’ guys.
This year for the first time the red carpet featured the cast of Beyond the Gates who were eligible for Daytime Emmy competition for the first time in their young history, bringing fresh faces and new vibes to the festivities.
LEADING MEN, VETERAN STARS AND NEWCOMERS STRIKE A POSE
Many of this year’s nominees who went on to become eventual winners, previous Emmy winners, and more, took to the carpet to strike a pose for the paparazzi in attendance.
Some of the standout looks came from (pictured above): Steve Burton (Jason Morgan, General Hospital) in traditional black tux with a sheen, Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton, The Bold and the Beautiful), Giovanni Mazza (Gio Palmieri), Jibre Hordges (Jacob Hawthorne, Beyond the Gates) and Michael Graziadei (Daniel Romalotti, The Young and the Restless), all wearing tuxes, suits or sportcoat and trousers with a bowtie, plus now two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) who gave us that stellar jacket and more relaxed vibe for the carpet.
Now below, check out the other actors who made an impression with red carpet fashion at the Daytime Emmy Awards this past Friday night.
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Days of our Lives and Brilliant Minds alum, Al Calderon (ex-Javi Hernandez), a Daytime Emmy nominee in light green suit.
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Beyond the Gates’ Jaden Lucas Miller (Tyrell Richardson) had it put together from head to toe making his first appearance at a Daytime Emmy red carpet.
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The icon, Y&R’s Eric Braeden, a nominee this year for Lead Actor for his performances as Victor Newman took to the red carpet alongside his granddaughter, but took a moment to pose solo for the cameras.
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Alex Cheeks who plays Donnell McBride on Beyond the Gates took to the carpet in this blue suit with brooch.
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General Hospital’s Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) entering the red carpet from the street stylin’ in blue jacket and white sneakers.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Harrison Cone (Deke Sharpe) bringing the on-trend fashion to the Emmys, as well as he would as the young fashion designer at Logan!
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General Hospital’s Sawandi Wilson (Dr. Isaiah Gannon) in velvet red tuxedo stood out on the red carpet.
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Last year’s Lead Actor Daytime Emmy winner, Paul Telfer (Xander Kiriakis, Days of our Lives) returned this year to present several awards on-stage and hit the red carpet in very stylish black kilt.
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Days of our Lives’ newest leading man, Kyle Pryor made his debut on the Daytime Emmy red carpet. He premieres tomorrow on the November 2nd episode of the Peacock streaming soap operas as Dominik Marino.
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Beyond the Gates star, Sean Freeman (Andre Richardson) always looks super cool. This time in white jacket and packets making a fashion statement on his first Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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The Bold and the Beautiful’s Crew Morrow (Will Spencer) opted for a jean jacket and black sheen jeans to take to the carpet, but still bringing the swag.
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Days of our Lives alum Christopher Sean (Paul Narita), a nominee for Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series took to the red carpet in beautiful blue.
So, which men do you think were looking good? Did the actors bring it to the red carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmys red carpet was filled with the leading ladies of soap opera, with an array of styles, looks and fashion trends: from bright vibrant colored gowns, plenty of sequins, pantsuits, retro looks, to fashion-forward and more.
From many an Emmy newcomer to the carpet with the stars of Beyond the Gates making their first-ever appearances on daytime’s biggest night, to veteran fan favorites, to the nominees and the guest stars, these women walked the carpet showing off their 2026 fashion sensibilities to the paparazzi.
Let’s take a look at some of the noteworthy looks starting with pictured above: Beyond the Gates star and now Emmy winner, Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas), Days of our Lives’ Abigail Klein (Stephanie Johnson), and Sal Stowers (Lani Price Grant), General Hospital’s Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Tait) and alum and nominee Eva LaRue (ex-Natalia Rogers Ramirez).
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Now below, check out some of the other red carpet looks from the actresses of Beyond the Gates, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless, and then you can let us know in the comment section the answer to our question, “Who’s got the look?”
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General Hospital’s Amanda Setton, a first-time Emmy nominee for her work as Brook Lynn Quartermaine, looked beautiful in burgundy.
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The Belle of the Ball: Beyond the Gates star Tamara Tunie wowed the red carpet, and later took home her first Lead Actress Daytime Emmy for her role as Anita Dupree.
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Y&R star, Hayley Erin (Claire) look stylish and in the popular burgundy dress color trend on the carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kelly Kruger (Serena Baldwin) dressed in black and brought elegance to the carpet.
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Y&R star, Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) looked stunning in this olive green dress and matching handbag and earrings.
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General Hospital’s Alexa Havins (Lulu Spencer) also dressed in sophisticated black with embroidered top and sarong dress.
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Days of our Lives’ Cherie Jimenez (Gabi Hernandez), who always wows on the carpet, did so again this year in a pearl white gown.
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Beyond the Gates’ Rhonni Rose Mantilla’s (Chelsea Hamilton) in a cobalt blue dress making her first appearance on a Daytime Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Kristen Vaganos (Molly Lansing-Davis) in a pale peach dress took to the Emmys red carpet.
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General Hospital’s Braedyn Bruner (Emma Drake), a first-time Daytime Emmy nominee, showed youth with elegance.
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General Hospital’s Maura West (Ava Jerome) and Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves), both past Lead Actress Daytime Emmy winners, were on-hand to root on this year’s nominee in the category and for their show, which ultimately won Outstanding Drama Series.
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Three-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers) of The Young and the Restless definitely had people turning heads during the red carpet arrivals.
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Y&R’s Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea Lawson) took to the red carpet also in a black dress with her latest hairstyle!
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The one and only Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) opted for a sleek, yet comfortable style for the 2026 Daytime Emmys.
So, who do you think wore it best from the women on this year’s Daytime Emmys Red Carpet? Let us know your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Winners: ‘General Hospital’ Takes Drama Series, Tamara Tunie and Scott Clifton Top Acting Honors
The 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards have just concluded on Friday night, October 30, and it was ABC’s General Hospital who took home the top prize for Outstanding Drama Series for the sixth time in row. Executive Producer, Frank Valentini accepted the award on behalf of the show.
Beyond the Gates scored its first two acting honors in the young history of the show. Veteran actress, Tamara Tunie won her first ever Emmy for Lead Actress a Daytime Drama Series for her performances as Anita Dupree, while Ambyr Michelle took home the gold in the Emerging Talent category.
Scott Clifton won his fourth Daytime Emmy overall, and second Lead Actor Emmy for his heart-tugging performance as Liam Spencer, who believed he was battling an inoperable brain tumor, only for it to turn out to be medical ruse to bilk Liam’s father out of $1 million dollars.
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DECADES BETWEEN BETH MAITLAND AND ROGER HOWARTH LAST EMMY WIN
In the Supporting Actor and Actress categories, Daytime Emmy history was made with Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless) winning her second Emmy 41 years since she won her first won, and Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless) following suit for the men with his coming 32 years after he won in 1994 for One Life to Live.
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Jeff Kober picked up his second Daytime Emmy win for his role as Cyrus Renault on General Hospital in the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series category. He previously won Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for the role in 2022, following a nomination in the same category in 2021.
The Kelly Clarkson Show, meanwhile, won Outstanding Daytime Talk Series it its final year, while Sherri Shepherd won for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host after finding out her talker had been canceled after four seasons.
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THINK OF LAURA
General Hospital star Genie Francis (Laura) received the Lifetime Achievement Award and shared from the stage, “I know 50 years sounds like an awfully long time, but it doesn’t feel like that to me,” she said. “As they say, if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life.”
Overall, General Hospital, Beyond the Gates and The Kelly Clarkson Show received the most gold statuettes for the night with four wins apiece.
Here’s a look at the honor roll for tonight’s big winners below:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Lead Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Scott Clifton (Liam Spencer, The Bold and the Beautiful
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Roger Howarth (Matt Clark, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Beth Maitland (Traci Abbott, The Young and the Restless)
Outstanding Emerging Talent in a Daytime Drama Series
Ambyr Michelle (Eva Thomas, Beyond the Gates)
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
General Hospital
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Jeff Kober (Cyrus Renault, General Hospital)
Outstanding Casting for a Daytime Program
General Hospital
Outstanding Directing in a Daytime Drama Series
Days of our Lives
Outstanding Talk Series
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Outstanding Talk Series Host
Sherri Shepherd, Sherri
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling for a Daytime Program
The Young and the Restless (Episode 13273)
Outstanding Hairstyling and Makeup for a Daytime Program
Beyond the Gates, The Kelly Clarkson Show
So, who were you happy to see win a Daytime Emmy on tonight’s 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards? Do you think the right show and actors took home the gold? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section. In case you missed it, you can watch the replay of tonight’s livestream of the Daytime Emmy ceremony below.
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