from Lendon Howard Smith (June 3, 1921 – November 17, 2001) was a controversial American OB/GYN, pediatrician, author, and television personality. He was notable for his advice on parenting and advocating children's health and eating issues. He was known to fans as "The Children's Doctor" (the title name of his 5 minute ABC daytime show that ran from 1966 to 1969) for his expertise on the issues and an outspoken proponent of the use of vitamins for children.