Emergency! (1972)
The groundbreaking NBC drama that put paramedics on the map, following Station 51's crew and Rampart Hospital through life-or-death rescues.
Emergency! - Series Information
- Original Title: Emergency!
- First Air Year: 1972
- Last Air Year: 1979
- Created by: Harold Jack Bloom, Robert A. Cinader et al.
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-G
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (60 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 128
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: January 22, 1972 (United States - TV-14), January 22, 1972 (Canada - 14+), January 22, 1972 (Germany - 12)
- Networks: NBC
- Production Companies: Universal Television, Emergency Productions, Mark VII Ltd., Universal Television Entertainment, NBC Studios
- Production Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
Emergency! - Plot
The crew of Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51, particularly the paramedic team, and Rampart Hospital respond to emergencies in their operating area.
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Emergency! - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Harold Jack Bloom
- Robert A. Cinader
- Jack Webb
Main Cast
- Robert Fuller
- Julie London
- Bobby Troup
- Randolph Mantooth
- Kevin Tighe
- Marco López
- Mike Stoker
- Tim Donnelly
- Michael Norell
- Vince Howard
Writers
- Hannah Louise Shearer
- Harold Jack Bloom
- Robert A. Cinader
- Bruce Shelly
- Michael Donovan
Emergency! - FAQs
Where can you stream Emergency! online?
Emergency! is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, as well as Philo. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Ad-supported viewing is available on The Roku Channel.
Did Emergency! help establish real paramedic programs?
Yes. Emergency! had a direct and measurable impact on emergency medical services in the United States. The show's depiction of paramedic work inspired numerous states to pass legislation establishing paramedic programs, and public interest in CPR training surged significantly during the series' run in the 1970s.
Who are the main actors in Emergency!?
The principal cast includes Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe as paramedics John Gage and Roy DeSoto, Robert Fuller as Dr. Kelly Brackett, Julie London as nurse Dixie McCall, Bobby Troup as Dr. Joe Early, Michael Norell as Captain Hank Stanley, and Marco López, Mike Stoker, and Tim Donnelly as Station 51 firefighters.
When did Emergency! first air on television?
Emergency! premiered on January 22, 1972, on NBC. The series ran for seven seasons, concluding in 1979, and became one of the most influential action-drama series of the decade, credited with raising public awareness of emergency medical services across the United States.
How many seasons and episodes does Emergency! have?
Emergency! ran for 7 seasons with a total of 128 episodes, plus 2 special episodes. Season lengths ranged from 6 to 24 episodes. The series aired on NBC from January 1972 through 1979, making it one of the longer-running action-drama series of the 1970s.
Is Emergency! based on real events or true stories?
Emergency! was inspired by real-world emergency medical services and closely modeled on the actual operations of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Creators Jack Webb and Robert A. Cinader worked with LACFD personnel to ensure authenticity, and many storylines were drawn from genuine rescue and medical calls.
What is the content rating for Emergency!?
Emergency! carries a TV-G content rating, making it suitable for general audiences of all ages. The series focuses on emergency rescue and medical response scenarios depicted in a family-friendly manner, which contributed to its broad appeal and lasting popularity across multiple generations of viewers.
Who created the TV series Emergency!?
Emergency! was created by Harold Jack Bloom, Robert A. Cinader, and Jack Webb. Jack Webb, already famous for Dragnet, brought his trademark commitment to procedural realism to the project. The series was produced under his Mark VII Ltd. banner in association with Universal Television and NBC.
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