Popularized paramedic programs culturally; Jack Webb procedural craft in fire helmets.
Why it matters
Episode guide
128 episodes across 7 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
L.A. County firefighter-paramedics answer rescue calls while Rampart Hospital doctors support from the ER.
Network & studio
- NBC — broadcast network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1970s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Popularized paramedic programs culturally; Jack Webb procedural craft in fire helmets.
Creators
Harold Jack Bloom · R.A. Cinader · Jack Webb
Key cast
- Robert Fuller as Dr. Kelly Brackett
- Julie London as Dixie McCall
- Randolph Mantooth as Firefighter John Gage
- Kevin Tighe as Firefighter Roy DeSoto
- Bobby Troup as Dr. Joe Early
Flash facts
- Jack Webb's Mark VII produced; documentary-style urgency.
- Credited with boosting real-world interest in paramedic careers.
- Julie London and Bobby Troup (real-life spouses) co-starred.
FAQ
What network aired Emergency!?
Emergency! is associated with NBC (1972–1979).
Why is Emergency! in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1970s?
Popularized paramedic programs culturally; Jack Webb procedural craft in fire helmets.
Who are the key names behind Emergency!?
Creators and principals include Harold Jack Bloom, R.A. Cinader, Jack Webb.
Official & further reading
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