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Adam-12

  • TV Series
  • 1968–1975
  • PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
4.8K
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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.

  • Creators
    • Robert A. Cinader
    • Jack Webb
  • Stars
    • Martin Milner
    • Kent McCord
    • Shaaron Claridge
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    4.8K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    906
    25
    • Creators
      • Robert A. Cinader
      • Jack Webb
    • Stars
      • Martin Milner
      • Kent McCord
      • Shaaron Claridge
    • 41User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 nominations total

    Episodes174

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    Martin Milner
    Martin Milner
    • Officer Pete Malloy
    Kent McCord
    Kent McCord
    • Officer Jim Reed
    Shaaron Claridge
    • Dispatcher…
    William Boyett
    William Boyett
    • Sgt. MacDonald
    Fred Stromsoe
    • Officer Jerry Woods…
    Gary Crosby
    Gary Crosby
    • Officer Ed Wells
    Claude Johnson
    Claude Johnson
    • Officer Brinkman…
    Art Gilmore
    Art Gilmore
    • Lt. Moore…
    William Stevens
    • Off. Jerry Walters…
    Marco Lopez
    • Officer Sanchez…
    Robert Patten
    Robert Patten
    • Det. Sgt. Stone…
    Rick Warick
    • Police Officer…
    Jack Hogan
    Jack Hogan
    • Sgt. Jerry Miller…
    Kenneth Washington
    Kenneth Washington
    • Officer Miller…
    Chuck Bowman
    Chuck Bowman
    • Det. Cole Edwards…
    William Elliott
    William Elliott
    • Officer Grant…
    Robert Rothwell
    Robert Rothwell
    • Off. Russo…
    Raymond Mayo
    Raymond Mayo
    • Suspect…
    • Creators
      • Robert A. Cinader
      • Jack Webb
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The dispatcher's voice was that of Shaaron Claridge, a real Los Angeles dispatcher. Jack Webb thought using a real dispatcher for the voice-overs would lend authenticity to the program.
    • 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 reviews41

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    Still the best.
    Around 1975, I heard a police officer call Adam-12 the most realistic police show ever. In 1999, I heard a recently retired police officer say the same thing. It's hard to top those reviews.

    All I'll add is that it had the best casting of any TV show I've seen.
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    5
    • Mister-UHF
    • Jul 9, 2002

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    FAQ25

    • How many seasons does Adam-12 have?Powered by Alexa
    • Did Reed ever get to drive the patrol car?
    • What is the background for beginning some episode titles with "Log ##"?
    • What are the log numbers for? They don't even makes sense, 172 episode comes before log 92, why? Also, my Spectrum TV guide on-screen does not even list them. Where they added post-original broadcast?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 21, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Auto-patrouille
    • Filming locations
      • Union Street, Los Angeles, California, USA(opening credits)
    • Production company
      • Mark VII Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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