On this day April 26, 1989, the final episode of Nightingales aired on NBC. The drama followed a group of student nurses working and training at a large urban hospital, juggling the pressures of medical care with personal struggles and romantic entanglements.
Despite its focus on young women in a challenging profession, the show was heavily criticized for emphasizing glamour and melodrama over realistic portrayals of nursing. It ran for just one season with 13 episodes before being canceled.
Nightingales was produced by Aaron Spelling, who was known for his glossy and drama packed network hits throughout the 80s.
Fun fact: The show drew backlash from nursing organizations, who felt it misrepresented the profession and prioritized style over substance.
Despite its focus on young women in a challenging profession, the show was heavily criticized for emphasizing glamour and melodrama over realistic portrayals of nursing. It ran for just one season with 13 episodes before being canceled.
Nightingales was produced by Aaron Spelling, who was known for his glossy and drama packed network hits throughout the 80s.
Fun fact: The show drew backlash from nursing organizations, who felt it misrepresented the profession and prioritized style over substance.
