Rescue 8 

The missions of a rescue squad of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Stars:

Jim Davis, Lang Jeffries, Nancy Rennick

Cast

Series cast summary:
Jim Davis	...	Wes Cameron 74 episodes, 1958-1960
Lang Jeffries	...	Skip Johnson 74 episodes, 1958-1960
Nancy Rennick	...	Patty Johnson 24 episodes, 1958-1960
Mary K. Cleary	...	Susan Johnson 24 episodes, 1958-1960

Storyline

The experiences of two rescue specialists with the L.A. County Fire Department, whose job is to rescue people from dangerous, life-threatening situations (car accidents, cave-ins, stranded hikers, capsized boaters, etc.). This show predates the better known Emergency! (1972) by almost 15 years.

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Plot Keywords:

rescue | fire department | rescue team | firefighter | number in title | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 September 1958 (USA)

Also Known As:

Brigada 8

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinefilm, Screen Gems, Wilbert Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min (73 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In an episode of Gunsmoke (Railroad, 1968), Jim Davis had the same name has he did in this show, Wes Cameron.

User Reviews

loved this TV show

I loved watching "Rescue 8" on TV as a child in the early 1960s on Australian Television in Sydney. I use to enjoy watching it on week day afternoons after school. I recall seeing actors such as Robert Redford in guest starring roles. Jim Davis and Lang Jeffreys were my heros.