Log 105: Elegy for a Pig

Episode aired Nov 21, 1970
TV-PGTV-PG
25m

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9.2/10

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Crime Drama

This commemorates the life and death of a slain officer. It's not just a recounting of his achievements as an policeman, but a look at his life and family, and the meaning of his loss to his... Read allThis commemorates the life and death of a slain officer. It's not just a recounting of his achievements as an policeman, but a look at his life and family, and the meaning of his loss to his friends and to the community.This commemorates the life and death of a slain officer. It's not just a recounting of his achievements as an policeman, but a look at his life and family, and the meaning of his loss to his friends and to the community.

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Rachel Romen and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)

Kent McCord and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)

Rachel Romen, Kent McCord, and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)

Rachel Romen, Mark Goddard, Kent McCord, and Martin Milner in Adam-12 (1968)

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Trivia
This is the only time that the theme song is not played at the beginning.

Goofs
When Malloy and Reed go to the Porters' house for dinner, they are referred to as single men. Reed was already married when he was assigned as Malloy's partner.

Quotes
[last lines]
Officer Pete Malloy: [voice over at the conclusion of Porter's burial] Tonight's newspaper will report it all. Old news. From now on, she'll have to open her own doors. Carry her own troubles. And her children's. Alone. From now on, it's just the three of them, instead of just the four. And if there must be a final postscript to all of this, then let it here be noted: the coffin will soon be buried. He will be forgotten except by a very few. Out of sight, out of mind. And strangely enough, in view of current custom, no one will raise a placard to denounce his senseless murder. No one will raise indignant cries of protest at the shedding of his blood. No one will march in anger because of his death.
Announcer: [voice over] Elegy for a pig.

Crazy credits
In addition to the special opening sequence, the episode ends with the credits in plain white lettering on a black screen, running in total silence until the trademark Mark VII Limited is shown.

Connections
Referenced in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978)

Soundtracks
Taps
(uncredited)
Written by Daniel Butterfield
[Played at the funeral just before the flag is removed from the coffin]

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10/10

The side you never see

This episode was written excellently. It really tells alot of truth in the life of a police officer. It speaks volumes how officers live everyday. More people should respect the officers tgat protect us everyday.

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