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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 7:08 pm 
Is anyone else watching this show? What kind of cancer does Max (the new medical director) have?
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 8:19 pm
Good question!
I don't think they have said, but it may be throat cancer since the show is based on a doctor at Bellevue who wrote a book, and he had throat cancer.
https://www.bustle.com/p/max-goodwin-in-new-amsterdam-is-based-on-a-real-doctor-who-shook-up-healthcare-for-good-12018847
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 10:26 pm
Great link. Thanks Sea, you're awesome!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, October 14, 2018 - 11:52 pm
My doctor seemed excited after the first episode..
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Monday, October 15, 2018 - 8:43 am
I am watching it. The female oncologist used to be on Doctor Who and I think Torchwood.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, October 15, 2018 - 9:15 am
I like this show a lot. Rather than saying no, he always says "How can I help". It's kind of refreshing. The downside is that it's on at 10, so I don't always see it.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, October 15, 2018 - 10:34 am
Hi RoTeach & Kooklie, I PVR all my fave shows. I wait about 20 minutes after it starts taping then I will start watching from the beginning but behind everyone else, and zipping through commercials. If you can, I highly recommend it.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Monday, October 15, 2018 - 12:09 pm
I also DVR my shows. I have a backlog of Outlander shows from last season to watch and this season's Poldark. I usually watch New Amsterdam the next day because I watch NCIS New Orleans in "real" time.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Monday, October 15, 2018 - 4:26 pm
I don't DVR anything (don't have one)... I watch when they come on or not at all.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Monday, October 15, 2018 - 5:26 pm
You can usually also watch episodes online after they've aired. 
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 8:45 am
The guy who plays the psychologist was on The Hub Today yesterday and announced that the show was picked up for a full season.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 9:54 am
Yaaaay!
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 12:39 pm
Yes, Mame, it's a big YAAAY from me also. I love a good hospital show but never could get into hospital shows like Grey's Anatomy that became more like a soap to me.
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Kookliebird
Member
08-04-2005
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 6:52 am
Another good episode last night. There comes a time when saying yes all the time makes things worse.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 12:02 pm
Max has the kindest face. He does that little head tilt and looks so kindly at the patients and I think, please be my doctor even though you aren't really a doctor.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 12:12 pm
He does!
My doctor has a kind look (and is a very kind person) and listens.. Very important.
The head tilt is very effective.. Just ask puppies!!
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 1:27 pm
I agree. Max could be my doctor any day. In fact, when I had to choose a new doctor in my practice years ago, I chose the new guy because he reminded me of Noah Wylie in ER. I've never regretted my decision. He is a kind and caring doctor who listens.
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Roteach
Member
06-01-2003
| Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 1:29 pm
OK. Thought I posted a reply to Sea's and Mamie's posts but it's not here. I agree with your opinions on Max. He could be my doctor any day. In fact, when I had to choose a new doctor at the practice I use, I chose the new guy who happened to remind me of Noah Wylie in his ER days. I've never regretted my decision. I have a very kind and caring doctor who listens.
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Lyn
Member
08-06-2002
| Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 8:40 am
I missed the premiere but have watch the following two episodes. Think I'll stick with it. There's a nice balance of fun and serious...it's kinda ok
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 5:54 pm
I watched the Rookie last night instead of New Amsterdam, not a good show and I won't make that mistake again.
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Lyn
Member
08-06-2002
| Friday, October 19, 2018 - 3:18 pm
Ohhh I pvr'd The Rookie but haven't gotten around to it just as yet. I'll give it a try but thanks for the heads-up, Lazylu
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Friday, October 19, 2018 - 8:20 pm
Everyone's taste is different, so do give it a try.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 8:01 am
With respect to The Rookie I just have trouble seeing him as that character after Castle. It just seems contrived.
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Lazylu
Member
04-09-2010
| Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 8:05 am
I agree, plus there were so many unlikeable characters. IMO
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Colordeagua
Member
10-24-2003
| Saturday, October 20, 2018 - 4:36 pm
I made a season pass for New Amsterdam. I like it.
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