Product Description: Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/23/2005 Rating: Nr
Amazon.com: Created and produced by TV legend Jack Webb, Emergency! delivered a double dose of medical drama and real-life action into its stories, which made it a major favorite among viewers during its '72-77 network run. The season 1 set compiles the first 11 episodes of the program, in which paramedics Gage (Randolph Mantooth) and DeSoto (Kevin Tighe) tackle crises both big and small, from plane accidents ("Crash," "Dealer's Wild") and baby deliveries ("Brushfire") to the rescue of a horse in a ditch ("Publicity Hound"). Ably assisting the men in the field are the emergency room hospital staff, led by Dr. Joe Early (Bobby Troup, the composer of "Route 66"), Dr. Kelly Brackett (Robert Fuller of Laramie), and Nurse Dixie McCall (singer Julie London); Deirdre Hall of Days of Our Lives fame also appeared (in this season only) as Nurse Sally Lewis. An energetic and entertaining series, the success of Emergency not only spawned a host of promotional tie-ins (and a Saturday morning cartoon), but also helped spark attention for and interest in paramedic work during its network run, which is a considerable legacy for any television program.
Though no extras are included in the season 1 double-disc set, the 1972 two-part pilot, "The Wedsworth-Townsend Affair," is included; directed by Jack Webb, the pilot also features guest appearances by Martin Milner and Kent McCord in their roles from another of his then-current series, Adam-12. --Paul Gaita
Emergencyseason one I ordered Emergency season one with caiman the dvd was no good. I had trouble getting them to replace it. Amazon.com made good with the dvd ans again Iam a very satisfied customer. I love the Emergency Series and will be buying other dvd;s through Amazon.com. Thank You Amazon.com
Great show, disc errors I purchased E! Season 1 through Columbia House and have had issues with four different copies. They all break down in the middle of disc 2, side 1, episode 2 "Publicity Hound" then pick back up in the middle of episode 3 "Weird Wednesday". All of the other episodes from season 1 play just fine. I will be ordering a copy of E! Season 1 through Amazon when I order E! Season 5 in a couole of weeks. From what I have read in several comments on E! Season 1 here (disc 1 errors), I should be able to come up with a complete Season 1 by combining what I have from Columbia House and Amazon.
Walk down memory lane I gave this set to my Dad for his birthday. Since he is a paramedic himself he loved them. We always watched them when we were little so it was fun reliving the good old days. Good classic TV that the whole family can enjoy!!!
WONDERFUL !!!!!!!!!! This show is great....I use to watch it as a child and I remember the drama of the Emergencies that Desota and Gage use to go on, and it amazed me how they would always save the peoples lives on the show and never lose anyone...... It use to keep me glued to the TV set... Thanks again for bringing it to DVD, I love it.... Roanoke Va.
Magnificent This product was great! I just love watching Emergency, and in this one I got to see the very first Emergency ever. Also, it was nice not having to deal with any commercials. I recommend this product to anybody who loves the Emergency series because it is truly a keeper.
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