Quincy M.E. 

The cases of a coroner who investigates suspicious deaths that usually suggest murder.

Creators:

Glen A. Larson, Lou Shaw

Stars:

Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Robert Ito

Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jack Klugman	...	Dr. R. Quincy, M.E. 148 episodes, 1976-1983
John S. Ragin	...	Dr. Robert Asten 148 episodes, 1976-1983
Robert Ito	...	Sam Fujiyama 148 episodes, 1976-1983
Joseph Roman	...	Sgt. Brill 147 episodes, 1976-1983
Garry Walberg	...	Lt. Frank Monahan 145 episodes, 1976-1983
Val Bisoglio	...	Danny Tovo 138 episodes, 1976-1983
Eddie Garrett	...	Ed / ... 113 episodes, 1976-1983
John Nolan	...	Bartender / ... 90 episodes, 1977-1983

Storyline

Quincy and Sam are working as Coroners. Inspecting dead people they often see facts that don't match the theories of the police how or if really they were murdered.

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Plot Keywords:

man | 20th century | character name as series title | surname as series title | coroner | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Quincy M.E.

Filming Locations:

4445 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min (148 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Quincy was broadcast as 90-minute telefilms as part of the NBC Sunday Mystery Movie rotation in the fall of 1976, alongside Columbo (1971), McCloud and McMillan (formerly McMillan & Wife (1971)). The series proved popular enough that after four episodes of Quincy, M.E. had aired during the 1976-1977 season in the extended format, Quincy was spun off into its own weekly one-hour series without a typical 60-minute pilot. Instead, a two-hour episode kicked off a thirteen-episode shortened run of the series, which concluded the 1976-1977 season, while the Mystery Movie format was discontinued in the spring of 1977.

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Goofs

In the typical opening title sequence, near the end of the credits, there is a scene showing Quincy walking along talking his friend on the beach with people (extras) throwing a football in the background. As the ball is thrown toward the camera it passes off the screen to the left. Moments later a woman with a pink top and blue skirt stumbles into frame grasping her face and eyes. Her companions rush to her aid as she tries to brush sand or grit from her face. She is in obvious distress as is see by everyone's actions toward her, all except Quincy who obliviously walks on toward the camera continuing the scene. This was kept in the opening credits which is odd given that it is made up of snippets.

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Alternate Versions

Many of the episodes that aired as part of the "NBC Mystery Movie" were edited down from 88 minutes in length to roughly 44 minutes in length when the show went into reruns in syndication.

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Connections

Referenced in Ideal: The Landlord (2006)

User Reviews

"PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE HERE!!"

This is the king of formula shows. Every single episode goes down the same way:

Quincy has just gotten off of a particularly grueling case.

The boss brings in a new body that Quincy "just has to look at".

Sam, his ever faithful assistant, is just about to leave for the night before Quincy calls him back. "I need you to stay and figure this one out."

They show the 'late-night working montage', which always consists of Sam running spectral analysis tests while Quincy pokes at the body.

The montage ends, and Sam says "I don't like the looks of this Quince".

Quincy then insults Sam about the quality of his coffee.

Quincy puts on his detective hat, and interviews witnesses.

Quincy will come against opposition to him solving the case, and he will yell at that person. In fact, he will have been yelling for most of the episode, but now the yelling is of a righteous nature.

Quincy will confront his main adversary and scream, "PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE HERE!!"

Quincy's boss, who was against all meddling from the start, eventually comes around.

Quincy solves the case, then explains everything over breakfast/lunch/dinner with his pals.

Someone at the table tells a throw-away joke, usually at Quincy's expense, leaving everyone in stitches.

Roll credits.

Eat your heart out, Jordan Cavanaugh