The series began airing as Having Babies but was renamed Julie Farr, M.D.
A series of three movie specials called Having Babies (II and III for the latter installments) aired on ABC from 1976 to 1978.
[3][4][5] As of March 28, 1978, the show began airing under the title of Julie Farr, M.D.,[1][6] apparently to try to attract more male viewers.
[9][10] The show starred Susan Sullivan as Dr. Julie Farr, a role which debuted in the Having Babies II movie.
Though the March 7, 1978 debut ranked 26th,[17] the final episode tied for 60th place out of 68 prime time shows.