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

Marc Scott Taylor was originally hired as a technical advisor but became a semi-regular cast member because he could operate electron microscopes and other complex instruments. It was more cost effective to give him a recurring bit-part than to train the actors to operate the equipment convincingly. His role was greatly expanded in an episode in which "Sam" had been poisoned and "Mark" helped Dr. Quincy save his life.

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Connections

Referenced in Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Paul & Linda McCartney/3-D (1980)

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