Quincy M.E. (1976–1983)

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)
Garry Walberg	...	Lt. Frank Monahan (145 episodes, 1976-1983)
Joseph Roman	...	Sgt. Brill (145 episodes, 1976-1983)
Val Bisoglio	...	Danny Tovo (138 episodes, 1976-1983)
Eddie Garrett	...	Ed (102 episodes, 1977-1983)
John Nolan	...	Bartender (84 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:

coroner | murder | forensic evidence | cult tv | courtroom | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Crime

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 October 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Quincy

Filming Locations:

Apartments, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (148 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

There was a fully functional gas chromatograph on the set.

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Connections

Referenced in South Park: Cartman's Mom is Still a Dirty Slut (1998)

User Reviews

Quincy is the man.

I watched "Quincy" when it was on the first time round with my mum, dad & sister. I didn't quite get it the first time around as I was a young lady in those days. However I was fortunate to see it on digital TV in England, and have realized the true, raw, emotion that is Quincy, coroner & all-round good guy.

Quincy is insightful. Before all these "CSI" & "Cold Case" programmes, there was Quincy. Was he one step ahead? Let's just say he was on the ball. He knew the truth behind the lies, the evil from the good and the down-right guilty from the innocent. When he had a hunch, you'd better believe he was right. Had a crime to solve? Quincy was your guy.

Quincy get what he wants. If there was someone who was holding something back, Quincy had enough on them to solve the case & get the job done.

Quincy was a man's man. With soul. He lived & loved like a man who's time was almost up, and it showed. He solved the case when no one else thought it could be done. He felt for the deceased & gave them a voice when everyone else thought it had fallen silent.

Quincy has charisma. There was no other man on television who had a hand that was as good with a woman as it was with a dead body.

Quincy cares. Sure, Quincy was a man's man; he would be at the bar buying a round for the guys, but he hurts like the rest of us. He just kept it all inside.

So there you have it - the man & the myth that is Quincy. There will never be another... all those copy-cats? Well the men want to be him, & the women want to be WITH him. Quincy, you're the best.