Quincy, M.E. - Seasons 1 & 2
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Movie Reviews of Quincy, M.E. - Seasons 1 & 2
Movie Review: QUINCY is Awesome!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! I cant tell you how happy I was to see that QUINCY M.E. was finally coming out on DVD! I kept seeing all of these other classic TV shows coming out, yet the best of them all, Quincy, wasnt available.
That is about to change and I couldnt be happier if I were twins!
Quincy, M.E., starred Jack Klugman, as Quincy, a Medical Examiner (hence the M.E.) who could crack a case like nobody else.
This show was a very succesful series, and dealt with alot of previously ignored issues, such as drug deaths among the youth of America, battered children, etc
Most shows wouldnt touch these controversial subjects, and today some still wont. That is why Quincy M.E. was ahead of it's time. Even by today's standards, this show is full of wonderful scripts, great acting, and the dealing with difficult issues.
The character, Quincy, has what most characters do not: The courage to say what they know to be the truth, no matter how ridiculed they are, or no matter how many disagree.When you're right, you're right, and Quincy wasnt afraid to say so. He could care less about public image. He wanted the truth to be known. And Quincy did in fact end up solving the cases that nobody else could, or would.
I think that one of the things that made Quincy M.E. so popular and so loved, was the fact that the character, Quincy, wasnt afraid to say what millions of American viewers wanted to say, but didnt know how to, or were afraid to, in their own lives.
Sometimes, speaking the truth is a scary thing.
Quincy M.E. spoke the truth, He solved the cases, He spoke for us, and He did it in a most charming way.
This is my favorite tv show of all-time and I will buy this DVD the day it comes out, at midnight, in fact.
I look very forward to seeing these classic shows again, and I look forward to seasons 3 and 4 being released, hopefully sometime soon, especially if this DVD set sells well.
So, Quincy M.E. fans, the wait is finally over. Order your set today and show the world that Quincy M.E. is still loved by us all.
Movie Review: Sam, get the coffe ready!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although the show is centered around a smart and short tempered medical examiner I'd have to say it was the supporting cast that made Quincy, M.E. as good as it was. How many shows keep the main supporting actors for 7 seasons. While fans all like the way Quincy followed his heart and not the easiest or most PC path, fans also liked the way Quincy's friends could be counted on to help Quincy and guide his passion. Lt. Monahan usually dogged Quincy's heels, spurring him on. Danny could be counted on to give Quincy the common mans perspective of any situation as well as the organized criminals perspective. Sam provided the voice of caution at times and encouragement at others. Dr. Asten reminded Quincy of the financial and public limitations that existed. Finally, Sgt. Brill provided proof that there were more detectives in L.A. than just Lt. Monahan.
Here is a list containing the first two seasons shows.
Season 1
1. 10-03-76 Go Fight City Hall -- To the Death!
2. 10-10-76 Who's Who in Neverland?
3. 11-28-76 A Star Is Dead
4. 01-02-77 Hot Ice, Cold Hearts
Season 2
5. 02-04-77 Snake Eyes (1)
6. 02-04-77 Snake Eyes (2)
7. 02-11-77 ...The Thigh Bone's Connected to the Knee Bone ...
8. 02-18-77 Visitors in Paradise
9. 02-25-77 The Two Sides of Truth
10. 03-11-77 Hit and Run at Danny's
11. 03-18-77 Has Anybody Here Seen Quincy?
12. 04-15-77 A Good Smack in the Mouth
13. 04-22-77 The Hot Dog Murder
14. 04-29-77 An Unfriendly Radiance
15. 05-06-77 Sullied Be Thy Name
16. 05-13-77 Valleyview
17. 05-27-77 Let Me Light the Way
As this DVD has not yet been released I'll have to assume it is getting the standard Universal treatment. 8 shows per DVD (four 1 hour shows on each side)and no extra features. Usually I deduct a star for such cheap DVD releases. However, since this show is so good and I'm so thankful it is now available I'll break my own rule and give it 5 stars.
Movie Review: The first of the forensic mystery series... Excellent DVD
Summary: 5 Stars
Quincy was the first of the medical mystery thriller series to appear on TV. It ran for a highly successful eight seasons (if you include its debut episodes in the Mystery Movie Series). Even today it still remains involving and entertaining. Medical and forensic technology may have progressed and the techniques used may look dated but it still succeeds because it relies on mystery, drama and the ageless art of sleuthing to engage the viewer. To say nothing of the charismatic energy of Jack Klugman in the titular role.
Universal has released the first 2 seasons of Quincy in a single slimline box, spread over 3 double-sided discs. In its first season, Quincy was part of the Mystery Movie series and there are altogether just four 70-75 minute episodes. The second season saw Quincy on its own with its distinctive signature theme which we know so well. The first episode of the second season, "Snake Eyes" runs for over 93mins. The second episode lasts for 74mins before Quincy settles into its standard 50 minute format.
Picture quality is surprisingly very good. Universal has definitely gone back to restore the original film prints because the episodes look quite immaculate, with minimal film nicks, almost no dirt, crisp images, very vibrant colors (albeit with skin tones tending towards orange at times) and excellent black levels. It puts to shame some of the more recent and more expensive TV series which have been put on DVD. Sound is as usual for Universal Classic TV a basic 2.0 mono but with good reproduction of dialogue and music. There are absolutely no extras. Still it remains a treasure for those who remember it from its first run and newer viewers who may be interested in where the forensic mystery series of today sprang from.
Movie Review: What's Wrong With You, Universal Studios?
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of my favorite series of my youth. Like other posters, I too bought the box set of Quincy, M.E. Seasons 1 & 2 and am terribly disappointed that no further seasons have been released. Last week, I contacted Universal Studios and asked the simple question, "When can we expect more seasons of Quincy?" Sadly, I have received no reply but I keep waiting and will keep dogging them until I do receive an answer. However, is anyone else besides me bothered by the fact that there are 'Previews' of upcoming releases on a TV series, season box set? This drives me crazy! I expected them when all we had were rentals, but when I purchase a boxed set of a television series, the last thing I expect to have to do is to fast-forward through previews of other releases. I just purchased Ironside, Season 1 and again, previews! Another comment I would like to address from another poster is: WHY on earth is there a jump-cut in the opening sequence of Quincy? Can anyone tell me why Universal would find it necessary to cut the word "MOST" from the line, "You are about to enter the MOST fascinating sphere of police work"??? Last time I checked, "MOST" was not a dirty word, just provides emphasis...and as we all know loving Quincy as we do, that to him forensic pathology WAS the MOST fascinating sphere of police work! Please, Please, Please....MORE QUINCY!!!!!!!!!Movie Review: Excellent. This is NOT a CSI show.
Summary: 5 Stars
I see a lot of comparisons to CSI, but let's face it - Quincy is not that. CSI is an entertaining show, but it's filled with two-dimensional men with bulging muscles, women with low-cut blouses, and labs that are lit with dramatic lighting & lots of pretty decorations. When was the last time you walked into a lab that looks like that?!?!? In a word, CSI is T&A and pretty sets - Shallow.
Quincy is all heart.
Quincy works in a boring, sterile, white-colored laboratory that is dull in appearance, but Jack Klugman pours his heart into the character and makes the show exciting. As Quincy says to a bunch of college students, "You may not have any interest in forensics, but I do, and I am passionate about my work. If you have no interest in this class, leave now so I can go back to doing what I love." Quincy loves solving the mystery, loves overcoming obstacles, and loves catching the bad guy.
Passion. Dedication. Morality. That's what sets Quincy above the CSI clones and made it one of the most successful series on television (8 years worth of episodes). Don't mistake this for CSI - Quincy is better than that.