New Blood (28 Feb. 1980)

Quincy is forced to go vacation by Asten and is replaced by a pretty young pathologist named Jerri McCraken. However, as this is going on city councilman Larry Bridges is found dead in the ... See full summary »

Director:

John Peyser

Writers:

Jeri Taylor, Glen A. Larson (creator),

Stars:

Jack Klugman, Garry Walberg, John S. Ragin

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Jack Klugman	...	Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.
Garry Walberg	...	Lt. Frank Monahan
John S. Ragin	...	Dr. Robert Asten
Val Bisoglio	...	Danny Tovo
Robert Ito	...	Sam Fujiyama
Joseph Roman	...	Sgt. Brill
Beverly Adams	...	Dr. Jerri McCracken (as Beverly Sassoon)
Gloria Manon	...	Carolyn Hughes
James T. Callahan	...	City Councilman Lawrence Bridges (as James Callahan)
Jane Wyatt	...	Mrs. Bridges
John Elerick	...	Mr. Fenner
John C. Garrett	...	Mr. Davila (as John Garrett)
Marc Scott Taylor	...	Marc
Eddie Garrett	...	Ed
John Nolan	...	Bartender

Storyline

Quincy is forced to go vacation by Asten and is replaced by a pretty young pathologist named Jerri McCraken. However, as this is going on city councilman Larry Bridges is found dead in the stairwell of the apartment building where his secretary, with whom he was having an affair lives, from an alleged heart attack. Quincy tries to help with the investigation, but is rebuffed by McCracken. However, when several inconsistencies are discovered she later changes her mind and goes to Quincy for help. During the course of the investigation they later discover that Bridges suffered an allergic reaction to penicillin that was mixed with a mouthwash he was using. Now they must find the killer before he (or she) gets away with murder.

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Crime

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 February 1980 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Glen A. Larson Productions, Universal TV

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

If Quincy acted this way today, he'd probably have been fired even if he is Super-Coroner!

This show appears to have been modeled after the reported exploits of Vice President Nelson Rockefeller--in particularly in regard to his death. Some stories say he died with his mistress 'in the act' and considering the show was made only about a year later, it seems pretty certain this is the show's inspiration. Regardless, a man who is running for governor dies at his mistress's apartment. However, when the case is investigated by a lady coroner, she has reasons to doubt that it was an accident.

As my wife and I re-watch the "Quincy" series, we have noticed periodically just how sexist Dr. Quincy was. Often, he'd meet professional women and tell them how beautiful they were, make passes at female co-workers and a variety of other behaviors which today would have resulted in his getting fired! This episode is a particularly egregious example--with Quincy making the moves on a new co-worker--a lady coroner who was brought in to cover for him when he was forced to go on vacation. Not surprisingly, Quincy couldn't keep off the job and returned to shamelessly sexually harass the lady. The end result? By the end, she and Quincy would share late night dinners and take off on vacation together!! Plus, the lady doctor DID need him to come in a help her save the day. Now am I saying this is a terrible show? No. And, I am sure many would not be the least bit offended by his boorish ways. Overall, a decent episode but one that might annoy you. Regardless, the show IS interesting and worth seeing.