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Adam-12

  • TV Series
  • 1968–19751968–1975
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
4.1K
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POPULARITY
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Kent McCord and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)
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Two regular police officers patrol Los Angeles.Two regular police officers patrol Los Angeles.Two regular police officers patrol Los Angeles.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
4.1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
907
158
  • Creators
    • Robert A. Cinader
    • Jack Webb
  • Stars
    • Martin Milner
    • Kent McCord
    • Shaaron Claridge
Top credits
  • Creators
    • Robert A. Cinader
    • Jack Webb
  • Stars
    • Martin Milner
    • Kent McCord
    • Shaaron Claridge
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 38User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 nominations total

    Episodes174

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    Martin Milner
    Martin Milner
    • Officer Pete Malloyas Officer Pete Malloy
    174 episodes174 eps • 1968–1975
    Kent McCord
    Kent McCord
    • Officer Jim Reedas Officer Jim Reed
    174 episodes174 eps • 1968–1975
    Shaaron Claridge
    • Dispatcheras Dispatcher…
    166 episodes166 eps • 1968–1975
    William Boyett
    William Boyett
    • Sgt. MacDonaldas Sgt. MacDonald
    129 episodes129 eps • 1968–1975
    Fred Stromsoe
    • Officer Jerry Woodsas Officer Jerry Woods…
    65 episodes65 eps • 1971–1975
    Gary Crosby
    Gary Crosby
    • Officer Ed Wellsas Officer Ed Wells
    23 episodes23 eps • 1969–1975
    Claude Johnson
    Claude Johnson
    • Officer Brinkmanas Officer Brinkman…
    17 episodes17 eps • 1968–1974
    Art Gilmore
    Art Gilmore
    • Lt. Mooreas Lt. Moore…
    15 episodes15 eps • 1968–1974
    William Stevens
    • Off. Jerry Waltersas Off. Jerry Walters…
    14 episodes14 eps • 1968–1974
    Marco Lopez
    • Officer Sanchezas Officer Sanchez…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1968–1971
    Robert Patten
    Robert Patten
    • Det. Sgt. Stoneas Det. Sgt. Stone…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1969–1972
    Jack Hogan
    Jack Hogan
    • Sgt. Jerry Milleras Sgt. Jerry Miller…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1968–1974
    Kenneth Washington
    Kenneth Washington
    • Officer Milleras Officer Miller…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1968–1969
    Chuck Bowman
    Chuck Bowman
    • Det. Cole Edwardsas Det. Cole Edwards…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1969–1975
    William Elliott
    William Elliott
    • Officer Grantas Officer Grant…
    8 episodes8 eps • 1971–1975
    Robert Rothwell
    Robert Rothwell
    • Off. Russoas Off. Russo…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1968–1969
    Raymond Mayo
    Raymond Mayo
    • Suspectas Suspect…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1970–1974
    Don Ross
    Don Ross
    • Investigator Kincaidas Investigator Kincaid…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1971–1974
    • Creators
      • Robert A. Cinader
      • Jack Webb
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In keeping with the reputation of Jack Webb's series being scrupulously accurate about police procedures, selected episodes of this series were used in police academies as instructional films.
    • Goofs
      Whenever there is an insert of either the radio, the "hot sheet" (list of stolen cars), or when Reed is jotting down information on the pad, the visuals almost never match the continuity of the scene. Example: It can be daytime in the scene, but when the insert of the radio or the hot sheet is shown, they appear, due to the lighting, that the inserts are from nighttime. Also, the same insert of Reed writing on the pad is used whenever he writes info down. As with the errors with the radio not matching the scene, there are times when Reed is wearing the short-sleeve uniform, yet when he's writing info down, we see the cuff of a long-sleeve shirt.
    • Quotes

      Pete Malloy: You know what this is?

      Jim Reed: Yes sir, it's a police car.

      Pete Malloy: This black and white patrol car has an overhead valve V8 engine. It develops 325 horsepower at 4800 RPM's. It accelerates from 0 to 60 in seven seconds; it has a top speed of 120 miles an hour. It's equipped with a multi-channeled DFE radio and an electronic siren capable of emitting three variables: wail, yelp, and alert. It also serves as an outside radio speaker and public address system. The automobile has two shotgun racks: one attached to the bottom portion of the front seat, one in the vehicle trunk. Attached to the middle of the dash, illuminated by a single bulb is a hot sheet desk, fastened to which you will always make sure is the latest one off the teletype before you ever roll.

      Jim Reed: Yes sir.

      Pete Malloy: It's your life insurance and mine. You take care of it and it'll take care of you.

      Jim Reed: Yes sir. You want me to drive?

    • Crazy credits
      The episode "Elegy for a Pig" was broadcast without the usual opening credits sequence. Instead, the voice of series creator Jack Webb can be heard reading the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Prime Times (1983)

    User reviews38

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    Top review
    10/10
    The first real life cop show
    This show, for the first time, captured the essence of being a street cop. Not just all shootem-up and car chases.

    Though obviously dated today.... a whole generation of kids watched this show and wanted to grow up and be Reed or Malloy, including me. The career that provided me with so much satisfaction was really inspired by this show. Despite what some may think, most cops got into the job with the same values and intents that hallmarked the characters on the Adam 12 show.

    During my 25+ years in law enforcement, I was able to meet Kent McCord and Martin Milner at several charity events that they regularly supported. In real life, they truly are the good guys they portrayed on television. A picture of myself with them hangs on my office wall, and is one of my most cherished possessions.
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    • Aug 10, 2008

    FAQ6

    • Did Reed ever get to drive the patrol car?
    • What is the background for beginning some episode titles with "Log ##"?
    • Was there ever any Adam-12 reunion movie for television?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Also known as
      • Área 12
    • Filming locations
      • Union Street, Los Angeles, California, USA
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes

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