Quincy, M.E. - Seasons 1 & 2
by Alex March, Alvin Ganzer, Bruce Kessler, Corey Allen, David Moessinger
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Actor: Garry Walberg, Jack Klugman, John S. Ragin, Joseph Roman, Robert ItoDirector: Alex March, Alvin Ganzer, Bruce Kessler, Corey Allen, David Moessinger
Brand: KLUGMAN,JACK
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: Spanish (Unknown); English (Original Language)
Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Full Screen, NTSC
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 900 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2005-06-07
Audience Rating: Unrated
Studio: NBC/Universal Studios
Movie Reviews of Quincy, M.E. - Seasons 1 & 2
Movie Review: Classic TV
Summary: 5 Stars
This is without question a 5 star series. If you consider the movies and television that Mr. Klugman was associated with, it was always top shelf stuff, and this was no exception. The quality of this release is very good. I'm pleased with the audio and visual quality, and the packaging is suitably protective, a definite 5 star effort on Universal's part!
It's easy to understand the confusion concerning the length of the NBC Mystery Movies for two reasons:
1. NBC decided to air the Mystery Movies on two nights because it was so successful.
2. The lengths did vary.
The Mystery Movie series went on the air on Wednesday, September 15, 1971 from 8:30 to 10:00 PM, with three rotating elements comprising the series:
1. Columbo.
2. McCloud.
3. McMillan and Wife.
In the 1972-'73 season, with the rapid success of these shows, NBC moved these three programs to Sunday night under the new title "NBC Sunday Mystery Movie," from 8:30 - 10:00, and introduced a fourth series, "Hec Ramsey" into the line-up. They ran three new shows on Wednesday nights under the umbrella title: "NBC Wednesday Mystery Movie,"
1. Madigan.
2. Cool Million.
3. Banacek.
These, just like Sunday, ran from 8:30 - 10:00.
The Sunday night line-up stayed the same for two seasons, changing in the 1974-'75 season by replacing "Hec Ramsey" with a new series: "Amy Prentiss." Meanwhile, the Wednesday night line-up had expanded for the 1973-'74 season to include "Madigan," "Tenafly," "Faraday & Company," and "The Snoop Sisters." "Cool Million" and "Banacek" were gone. Also, in January of '74, the Wednesday Mystery Movie moved to Tuesday, retitled, of course, "NBC Tuesday Mystery Movie," ending it's run at the conclusion of the season.
The Sunday Mystery Movie remained unchanged until the 1975-'76 season when "Amy Prentiss" was dropped and a new show, "McCoy" was added. The 1976-'77 season was the last for this series, with four changes. Susan Saint James and Nancy Walker had left "McMillan and Wife;" therefore, the series name was shortened to simply "McMillan." "McCoy" was dropped and replaced by "Quincy, M.E.," and the time slot was changed to 8:00 - 9:30. "Quincy" was so popular that it spun-off into it's own series in January of '77, being replaced by "Lanigan's Rabbi" for the remainder of the Mystery Movies series' run.
The Mystery Movies were 90 minutes except for September 1975-September 1976 when it was expanded to 2 hours, Sunday, 9:00 to 11:00, returning to the 90 minute format for it's last season.
Incidentally, Universal Television and NBC had a very successful partnership with their 90 minute dramas. What's interesting is that the series they started with was not in the Mystery Movie line-up. It was an outstanding series that sadly, very few people seem to remember today, "The Name of the Game." It ran on Friday nights from 8:30 to 10:00 from September 20, 1968-September 10, 1971. It feels very much like these shows, and had Susan Saint James co-starring as Gene Barry's secretary, Peggy Maxwell. Also, instead of this show being an element of a series, it had three stars, one of which would star in the show from week to week, with the only constant being Peggy Maxwell.
Summary of Quincy, M.E. - Seasons 1 & 2
A Los Angeles medical examiner named Quincy, investigates a number suspicious deaths.Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 7-JUN-2005
Media Type: DVD
When Jack Klugman played Oscar Madison in television?s "The Odd Couple," it seemed no role could better suit him?until he stepped into the shoes of Dr. Quincy, the stubborn, crusading medical examiner in the trailblazing series (1976-1983) that spawned the medical investigation genre and earned Klugman four Emmy nominations. Immortalized for posterity is this collector?s set of the show?s first two seasons on three two-sided discs containing 16 episodes (four from Season One; 12 from Season Two). Beginning with the first installment, "Go Fight City Hall--To the Death," the series? socially conscious, quick-paced, and mostly believable storylines are an engaging blend of mystery, sleuthing, sarcasm, and romance stirred together into an action-packed drama. Each episode, such as the award-winning show, "The Thigh Bone?s Connected to the Knee Bone," probes contemporary issues and promotes justice while maintaining a healthy dose of humor. A strong supporting cast includes Robert Ito (as Quincy?s loyal lab assistant, Sam) and John S. Ragin (as skeptical boss, Dr. Asten). Jamie Lee Curtis makes a cameo appearance in "Visitors in Paradise," while additional celebrity guests include Buddy Hackett, Donna Mills, Kim Cattrall, and June Lockhart. The picture and sound quality are solid and each story begins with a short onscreen synopsis and original airdate. The only deficit in an otherwise stellar effort is the noticeable lack of bonus material such as vintage interviews, a making-of featurette, or a well-deserved tribute to Klugman. (Ages 12 and older) --Lynn Gibson
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