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CBS Passed on 'The Good Doctor' Hit
25 Aug
Summary
- CBS rejected 'The Good Doctor' drama twice before its premiere.
- Actor Daniel Dae Kim secured rights for the American version.
- ABC later turned the rejected series into a major network hit.
CBS twice declined the opportunity to develop the medical drama 'The Good Doctor,' a series that eventually found considerable success on ABC. Actor Daniel Dae Kim, already associated with CBS through 'Hawaii Five-0,' recognized the potential of the South Korean drama and secured the rights for an American adaptation.
Kim developed the project for CBS, his established network, but the broadcaster ultimately rejected it, reportedly twice, opting not to proceed with a pilot. This was a significant disappointment for Kim, who had hoped to bring the successful show to his home studio.
Following CBS's rejections, Kim bought back the rights and partnered with David Shore, the creative force behind 'House.' This collaboration led to a new iteration of the series, which captured the attention of ABC. The network premiered 'The Good Doctor' in 2017, where it achieved significant viewership, ranking among the top scripted shows of the season.
