I worked at universal in 1978 so I know exactly where you are talking about. Second Emergency was filming at my highschool in 1976 and I got to meet Kevin Tigue and got my picture taken with. him.
As with most people of my generation in EMS, we can trace our interest in one way or another back to Emergency! 6 years ago I dragged my wife on our Honeymoon to Station 127. The crew invited us in and gave us a tour of the house. I had tears in my eyes. It felt like I climbed into my television!!!!
Rick, this was one of my favorite shows. I became a volunteer firefighter and a certified first aid responder (we didn't have paramedics) because of this show. The story lines and actors were great! Thanks for digging this up. You never disappoint us! I'm HOPEFUL I'll win the giveaway.
I really enjoyed watching the TV show Emergency when it first was on in the 1970 s and I think that it actually was one of the motivations for me becoming a registered nurse. The funny thing was that during CPR practice I saw a video of Randolph Mantooth (one of the actors) presenting resuscitation scenarios for our chest compression instruction. Great Video.
I loved watching the show back when I was “much” younger... And I still love to watch it today. I have a brother-in-law that became a fireman (recently retired...) because of this show!!!!!!! Love the videos, keep them coming. Stay safe and God Bless😇
After seeing your video about where the show's squad and engine are currently located at the museum, I researched this location and history for myself. Apparently, Mr. Cinader himself was instrumental in getting the fledgling paramedic program off the ground. He went on to serve as a board member of the program, which is why, I believe, this fire station is dedicated to him. Additionally, "Rampart" hospital remains in operation, and looks very much the same.
I'm a massive Emergency! fan. I can't tell you how many times I've watched every episode. It was almost as ubiquitous as M*A*S*H in syndication. Now I want to watch it all over again.
Do you have it physically? Because I used to watch it on Netflix, but they removed it. I haven't been able to find it since anywhere, on any website, on UA-cam, on Netflix, no where. Could you help me out with this?
Rick, great video but I have a correction to the information you provided in the video. The Fire Station 106 you showed in your video is Los Angeles City Fire Station 106, located in the West Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. The station that was under consideration originally for shooting the series (and ultimately decided against), is Los Angeles County Fire Station 106 located in the city of Rolling Hills Estates. The producers of the show were working with LA County Fire Department, hence, LA County Fire stations were the locations under consideration. For those who may not be aware, LA City and LA County Fire Departments are two large, separate agencies. They do not have coordination with their fire station numbering identifiers as some regions do, hence, just like you show LA County Station 51 in the video, there is an LA City Station 51 (LAX). One other piece of information people watching this video may find interesting. About 25 years-ago, LA County FD renumbered their station at Universal Studios from Fire Station 60 to Fire Station 51 as a tribute to the TV show that brought so much attention and notoriety to both the paramedic program and to the department. In the first season of Emergency!, Engine 60, an open-cab Crown fire engine, was used as Engine 51. As soon as it was clear the show was a hit, Universal ordered a brand new engine for the show which was used for the rest of the show's run. Both of those engines and "Squad 51" are on display at the LA County Fire Museum located in Bellflower, CA (about 12 miles from downtown LA).
Great video Rick. Your facts are spot on. There is one thing that is important that seemed to be brushed over. Filming at Station 127 was done for exterior shots of the trucks leaving and returning. They were reshot there in 1974 when the received the Ward. Filming was only done in the interior of 127’s if a shot was needed with the bay doors open. They shot on location 2 to 3 times a season. A smaller scale set of 127/51 was built on a sound stage (w/Ramparts ER) at Universal for daily filming. For season 1 & 2 the 1965 Crown E51 was actually 2 twin engines. When filming in Carson E127 was used and at Universal E60 was used. Universal Station 60 was later renumbered 51 when a new station was built. Magnetic 51’s were placed on both rigs to hid their real numbers. Now here are 2 things to look for when watching the show.... 1) From season 3 till 6 once they got the Ward, watch the shot when they leave the station. To the right of the building, you can see E127. Once they got the Ward, E127 had to be moved off camera for the shot. Apparently it wasn’t hidden back enough to be fully out of the shot. 2) The stage set was smaller than station 127. 127 was/is very large, to house a tiller/quint truck and 2 pumpers. The set was built to hold one pumper and the squad. You can tell the difference between the set and 127 based on the bay length, number of maps on the wall and number of doors on the wall of the squad side. Real station has more door for more rooms.
You can tell the difference between the actual station and the set pretty easily. First, if they were out back of the station with the hose tower and cars. The lighting is also markedly different. The real bay is also deeper. There are additional doors visible in the rear bay.
In the last few months I have started watching Emergency again. I was a big fan of the show when it was on air so many years ago and now I am again a big fan. I am a retired nurse and they were spot on in the way they handled situations. The medical terms, the actual way they handled the situations, all very spot on. I appreciate the way each situation was handled. Thanks for reviving a very entertaining show and A Very Informative Show.
I loved the chemistry between the two main characters. Doing a little research, I was surprised to learn they both actually took emt training in order to look more real and that the show itself brought attention to how important EMS was in a community. I believe I read that before the show, only 25 EMS stations were operating nationwide. If I remember correctly, Mantooth and Tighe both traveled to schools talking about fire safety.
Kevin Tighe came to our local mall and gave a fire demonstration with the local FD. They set a hastily made wood and cardboard shack in a field, set it on fire, and the firetruck company deployed it's hoses and put it out. Afterward, I got his autograph. He was super good with us kids.
the whole show was authentic. every rescue was by the book. thanks to jack webb being so anal. the dispatcher was a real dispatcher. and the actor named stoker...tall white guy that was quiet was a real firefighter.
Looooooove this, really appreciate it! This was my very favorite TV show as a kid! Was incredible to see the locations and hear all the details, so considerate, loved it!
You do such a great job with these location vids Rick. I love seeing where shows were filmed, especially when some of the surrounding areas haven't changed much. Always loved this show and still do. Thanks!
I watched the show when it originally aired on Saturday nights, on NBC. I would play EMERGENCY with my childhood friend, as Johnny and Roy. This show was such an influence, I am now a Retired City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Professional Firefighter. Living my childhood dream! Thanks...
The LA county fire museum actually has both fire engines and the squad from the show. Apparently when you did the video on them the Ward LaFrance was off display. Love this stuff!
In another video I told how my Dad got me into the show. Right after California passed legislation allowing paramedics to treat patients Arizona followed suit. But they had no one to train paramedics, so my Dad, a Respiratory Therapist, helped train the first two classes of Paramedics until a trading program was established. He worked with Doctors to set up protocols for our paramedics to follow, although that was a very very long time ago. He also worked for the Hospital where the first trauma center opened in Phoenix Arizona. After they were up and running, several other area hospitals opened their own trauma centers and hired him to help train their personnel. For instance, because the airway and heart are so important if a Doctor wasn't in the trauma room yet, the Repsiratory therapist would be incharge for the brief time they waited for a doctor to get there. Without an airway or heartbeat your toast, and that's why his input was so important to the effort. These days things might be different. But back in the 70's and early 80's things ran that way. Seeing the show reminds me of my father, and my brother who followed in my father's footsteps. We lost him in 2003. He had retired from hospital work and was teaching the next generation to take over for him. When he died we invited friends and family to hold a memorial service for him. My brother and I got up and told our favorite memories of my father, then invited everyone else in attendance to join in. Apparently he touched as many lives as he saved , and every time I catch the show I think of him all over again. Be safe and stay healthy during these troubled times!
I was a firefighter EMT. I am now retired. I miss it sometimes. I watched Emergency faithfully back in the day. The actual exterior location was, in fact, Station 127. And it was nearby the refinery/chemical plant. Every firefighter at that station, in real world, has an SCBA next to his/her bed, just in case. On the TV show, you seldom saw the refinery. What you did see in the exterior shots was the peaceful idyllic location of Station 51. Go, LACFD
Thank you for this !! Loved this show as a kid.. I almost became a fire fighter , because of the these cool characters.. but became a police officer due to this show and Adam 12.. My Dad was a Assistant Prosecutor so was exposed to LE early on , and these shows filled in many blanks to wonder what it was like! Keep more coming , maybe about Adam 12. I have seen a couple good making of that show years back.
Julian Detroit DriverBlue I really wrestled with Being a Police Officer or a Firefighter. So I became a Firefighter because they called me first and then I became a Reserve Deputy Sheriff. I loved both jobs, I got some strange looks. I’d show up on calls sometimes as a Fire Officer and sometimes as a Deputy. Now I’m retired and miss it all so much.
Love it. You are giving us great information and showing us neat tributes to those do make a difference in our daily lives. Just like the shows and characters you are highlighting. Thanks for your channel and your research.
WOW - Thank you Rick. I can't believe the original station still looks the same in Carson. Emergency was such a great show with a great cast. I grew up down in Mission Viejo and as a teenager I watched probably every single episode!
I faithfully watched Emergency in its original run, it was so exciting to me!! I also love your location videos, I find them fascinating. Hundreds of years ago I remember seeing the fire station in person! Thanks once again Rick for another fun video 😷
Born at Harbor UCLA. (Rampart)1972. Grew up in Torrance 10 minutes from the station. Now 21 years on FD. Show was my favorite. Best line was Chet saying maybe he will go to paramedic school. The reply was hilarious.
I was also born at Harbor General. It's in Carson now, but was actually Torrance when I was born. I grew up about a mile and a half from the fire station on 223rd Street in a house that is gone now.
i grew up watching this show and adam 12 of course emergency is the show that started my interest in ambulances and soon as i was able too and old enough i became a medic for a private ambulance
I loved this show when I was a kid! Had a HUGE crush on Randy Mantooth, haha. I used to bug my dad (fireman with LA City FD) to take me to the station (he said it was closed for the set). I drove him crazy! Ah such great memories! Thank you for sharing this!
Thank you for showing such great history. I had the Squad truck replica and ran it until the wheels fell off. I was 6 years old when this show debuted and I still watch it when I can 50 years later. A show that will NEVER go out of style.
I grew up on this show it is absolutely one of my most favorite ones of all time, Thanks for showing the location for hogans heroes and many more keep up the good work,thx
Absolutely LOVE Emergency 51. I remember watching it was a young kid and also recently in reruns. I remember wanting to be either a fireman or a paramedic, but it never happened. I’ve been to the Fire station in Carson, & have seen the one at Universal Studios, but didn’t know about the other (3Rd) location. Very interesting, love you videos, keep up the great work.
Wow this was so cool. Loved you use of maps and lots of useful information. My mom and I watch the show often and my favorite parts are when they use the phones and radios 👍 subscribed ☺️
I love this show and I still watch the show in Miami-Dade Florida this show was the reason that I was a paramedic in Puerto Rico. Also I love all your documentaries keep doing the good work.
This is awesome! I grew up watching this show and we lived on Lena Ave a few houses down from that fire station on Roscoe Blvd. thanks for posting! 🤗🙏❤️
Love the show and appreciate what you do, Rick. I noticed in many episodes where they had B-roll of the trucks leaving the station on a call, there was often if not always a light green late 1960's Mercury Cougar across the street behind the fence and I always wondered if they were part of the filming operation or just a coincidence. ...talk about being in the weeds with my observation...
A BIG thank you very much for this video very imformid and its great to the old shows and there taping sites. All the best all the way from australia.. 😃
This show was a favorite of mine growing up, got me into EMS for 41 years as Flight Medic and then Paramedic/Firefighter in Santa Fe, NM. Great info on this vid, thanks. FYI the firefighter on this show "Chet" used to live in Santa Fe, and we got an autographed picture that still hangs at our station 8
Emergency inspired me to become an Army Combat Medic and later a Paramedic in Seattle after I got out of the Army. Yeah, I am a pro comic book artist today, but in the late '80s and through the '90s, I worked in the medical field thanks to this show.
I loved watching Emergency back then and still watching Emergency on today's Satellite and cable. I've done the Universal Tour multiple times and recall seeing the fire station at Universal as the tour guide pointed out. Have always enjoyed the earlier movies. I'm glad that Adam 12 and Emergency are on today's Satellite and cable andI enjoy watching.
I grew up watching EMERGENCY, when I moved to Hallstead Pennsylvania I actually joined the volunteer fire company there, spent many years on the force there, becoming vehicle, school bus and life flight certified until I moved to North Carolina where I basically retired, this program was a great inspiration..
I also was a fan of Emergency when it originally aired on NBC in the 1970s, later when it went into syndication it was originally brand as the show Emergency One. Also Jack Webb was the creator of emergency Dragnet and Adam-12. Thank you Rick for this look back and onward to 90 K subscribers
You're correct, Jack Webb created all three, the interesting thing is that he cast his ex-wife Julie Lundin, (Dixie) and her husband Bobby Troop in Emergency.
Emergency One for syndication while new Emergency episodes were still being produced. Only other show I know of that altered the name for syndication while first run network shows were still being made was Happy Days. It was called Happy Days Again for syndication.
@@greggv8 Also The Andy Griffith Show and Bonanza. The syndicated reruns were called Andy Of Mayberry and Ponderosa while the shows were still in production. And with you mentioning Happy Days, I think I remember Laverne & Shirley syndicated reruns being called Laverne & Shirley & Company.
This was really cool, I wish they hadn't paved over the area that used to be covered with grass. I am 60 and this is still my favorite show. Thank you so much for tracking down and sharing all this history. It takes me back to happier times as I grew up in Southern California.
Loved the show when it came out. I got into the fire service and worked as a paramedic because of this show. One of my favorites. Thanks for posting this.
Great find! I was at universal studios Hollywood in 1972 August for a vacation and toured on the tram there. They were filming an episode where the white fence had been ran through and fell down the hill. Maybe a bus? We drove right by the backlit set. No filming going on that day but later watching the episode was exciting. Thanks Rick! Emergency was a very popular show back then.
I visited station 127 back in 2018 when I was in California. I didn't go in, I just looked in from the street...... but it was pretty cool to be standing on the scene where one of my favorite childhood TV shows was filmed. It was like watching an episode of EMERGENCY in person. It really is amazing how much it has stayed the same over the last 50+ years.
I spent 40 years as a paramedic/FF because of this show…wouldn’t have traded it for anything .
Thanks Roy
Thanks Johnny
I worked at universal in 1978 so I know exactly where you are talking about. Second Emergency was filming at my highschool in 1976 and I got to meet Kevin Tigue and got my picture taken with. him.
That’s so cool you met him!
FYI: He was Kevin Tighe, not Tigue.
@@ameliadiaz8040 a typo.
@@FlamingoPublications All right.
@@ameliadiaz8040 who cares how it is spelled. Big whop
As with most people of my generation in EMS, we can trace our interest in one way or another back to Emergency! 6 years ago I dragged my wife on our Honeymoon to Station 127. The crew invited us in and gave us a tour of the house. I had tears in my eyes. It felt like I climbed into my television!!!!
I love this story. I want to go see it. I grew up watching this show. I can only imagine how I will feel looking at this in person. I can’t wait!
Emergency! and Adam-12 were my faves growing up. Thanks for showing us the filming location of Station 51.
Rick, this was one of my favorite shows. I became a volunteer firefighter and a certified first aid responder (we didn't have paramedics) because of this show.
The story lines and actors were great!
Thanks for digging this up. You never disappoint us!
I'm HOPEFUL I'll win the giveaway.
This show is why I became a first responder
That’s wonderful!
Me too.
this show inspired a LOT of FFs and medics, including a guest actor from s3e17
This show is why I moved to L.A. I wanted to be a Paramedic.
@@LICHBKLYN1 Does the areas there in LA still look the same as shown from the show?
This show is why I become a firefighter, I use to watch it and dream of being a fiflrefighter
Awesome happy you followed your passion!
@@charlescrisefi8784 thanks
What is a “fiflrefighter”? Did your grade school have spelling? Lol...
I enjoy watching the changes in firefighting techniques over the years. Namely, fog streams verses straight streams in approaching the Red Devil...
I’m a huge fan of Emergency show, still look at the reruns today
I really enjoyed watching the TV show Emergency when it first was on in the 1970 s and I think that it actually was one of the motivations for me becoming a registered nurse. The funny thing was that during CPR practice I saw a video of Randolph Mantooth (one of the actors) presenting resuscitation scenarios for our chest compression instruction. Great Video.
I loved watching the show back when I was “much” younger... And I still love to watch it today. I have a brother-in-law that became a fireman (recently retired...) because of this show!!!!!!! Love the videos, keep them coming. Stay safe and God Bless😇
After seeing your video about where the show's squad and engine are currently located at the museum, I researched this location and history for myself. Apparently, Mr. Cinader himself was instrumental in getting the fledgling paramedic program off the ground. He went on to serve as a board member of the program, which is why, I believe, this fire station is dedicated to him. Additionally, "Rampart" hospital remains in operation, and looks very much the same.
I'm a massive Emergency! fan. I can't tell you how many times I've watched every episode. It was almost as ubiquitous as M*A*S*H in syndication. Now I want to watch it all over again.
Ubiquitous indeed
Do you have it physically? Because I used to watch it on Netflix, but they removed it. I haven't been able to find it since anywhere, on any website, on UA-cam, on Netflix, no where. Could you help me out with this?
@@OpRaven-62 You can find it on MeTV. I think they still show it. You can also buy the series in DVD.
Rick, great video but I have a correction to the information you provided in the video. The Fire Station 106 you showed in your video is Los Angeles City Fire Station 106, located in the West Hills area of the San Fernando Valley. The station that was under consideration originally for shooting the series (and ultimately decided against), is Los Angeles County Fire Station 106 located in the city of Rolling Hills Estates. The producers of the show were working with LA County Fire Department, hence, LA County Fire stations were the locations under consideration. For those who may not be aware, LA City and LA County Fire Departments are two large, separate agencies. They do not have coordination with their fire station numbering identifiers as some regions do, hence, just like you show LA County Station 51 in the video, there is an LA City Station 51 (LAX).
One other piece of information people watching this video may find interesting. About 25 years-ago, LA County FD renumbered their station at Universal Studios from Fire Station 60 to Fire Station 51 as a tribute to the TV show that brought so much attention and notoriety to both the paramedic program and to the department. In the first season of Emergency!, Engine 60, an open-cab Crown fire engine, was used as Engine 51. As soon as it was clear the show was a hit, Universal ordered a brand new engine for the show which was used for the rest of the show's run. Both of those engines and "Squad 51" are on display at the LA County Fire Museum located in Bellflower, CA (about 12 miles from downtown LA).
I’m watching the series now on Cozi tv. One of the best shows of the 70’s!
Nice to see some things stay the same don't know why but it gives me comfort
Great video Rick. Your facts are spot on. There is one thing that is important that seemed to be brushed over. Filming at Station 127 was done for exterior shots of the trucks leaving and returning. They were reshot there in 1974 when the received the Ward. Filming was only done in the interior of 127’s if a shot was needed with the bay doors open. They shot on location 2 to 3 times a season. A smaller scale set of 127/51 was built on a sound stage (w/Ramparts ER) at Universal for daily filming.
For season 1 & 2 the 1965 Crown E51 was actually 2 twin engines. When filming in Carson E127 was used and at Universal E60 was used. Universal Station 60 was later renumbered 51 when a new station was built. Magnetic 51’s were placed on both rigs to hid their real numbers.
Now here are 2 things to look for when watching the show....
1) From season 3 till 6 once they got the Ward, watch the shot when they leave the station. To the right of the building, you can see E127. Once they got the Ward, E127 had to be moved off camera for the shot. Apparently it wasn’t hidden back enough to be fully out of the shot.
2) The stage set was smaller than station 127. 127 was/is very large, to house a tiller/quint truck and 2 pumpers. The set was built to hold one pumper and the squad. You can tell the difference between the set and 127 based on the bay length, number of maps on the wall and number of doors on the wall of the squad side. Real station has more door for more rooms.
You can tell the difference between the actual station and the set pretty easily. First, if they were out back of the station with the hose tower and cars. The lighting is also markedly different. The real bay is also deeper. There are additional doors visible in the rear bay.
Very good info! Thank you so much!
I noticed in season 5 when coming out of the station they had a fence up than down across the street.
I was a young firefighter when the show come out I retired 30 yrs later very cool video thanks
My wife and I have been watching two episodes in the morning Monday to Friday during Covid 19 stay at home. A great series.
I love this show. I want to visit the station, and the museum. This show is the reason I became a volunteer fireman.
In the last few months I have started watching Emergency again. I was a big fan of the show when it was on air so many years ago and now I am again a big fan. I am a retired nurse and they were spot on in the way they handled situations. The medical terms, the actual way they handled the situations, all very spot on. I appreciate the way each situation was handled. Thanks for reviving a very entertaining show and A Very Informative Show.
Nicely done, as usual. One of my favorite shows growing up.
Keep up the good work!!
Thank you, Rick! I love seeing the clips of Emergency! And I’m looking forward to more videos about the show:)
I loved the chemistry between the two main characters. Doing a little research, I was surprised to learn they both actually took emt training in order to look more real and that the show itself brought attention to how important EMS was in a community. I believe I read that before the show, only 25 EMS stations were operating nationwide. If I remember correctly, Mantooth and Tighe both traveled to schools talking about fire safety.
Kevin Tighe came to our local mall and gave a fire demonstration with the local FD. They set a hastily made wood and cardboard shack in a field, set it on fire, and the firetruck company deployed it's hoses and put it out. Afterward, I got his autograph. He was super good with us kids.
the whole show was authentic. every rescue was by the book. thanks to jack webb being so anal. the dispatcher was a real dispatcher. and the actor named stoker...tall white guy that was quiet was a real firefighter.
@@ESSER68NJ and r.a. cinader
All both had to do was to take the final exam and they would have been real EMTs.
@@tracyrunyan3329 they both had to be certified emts
Looooooove this, really appreciate it! This was my very favorite TV show as a kid! Was incredible to see the locations and hear all the details, so considerate, loved it!
I BECAME A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN IN NYC CAUSE OF THIS SHOW
Fabulous!
Thank you for your service!
Thank you for your service!
@@kathleenrecord1215 THANK YOU 🙏
I became a CNA
You do such a great job with these location vids Rick. I love seeing where shows were filmed, especially when some of the surrounding areas haven't changed much. Always loved this show and still do. Thanks!
Many thanks River!
Fascinating info! Always wondered about many of these locations watching this great show growing up. Thanks!
I watched the show when it originally aired on Saturday nights, on NBC. I would play EMERGENCY with my childhood friend, as Johnny and Roy. This show was such an influence, I am now a Retired City of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Professional Firefighter. Living my childhood dream! Thanks...
Another GREAT video! This is one I remember from my childhood. Thanks for bringing it to us! Keep ‘em coming! 😁
That's so awesome. I'm a volunteer firefighter since 2010 back where I live
Absolutely LOVE this show! I grew up watching it in the 70’s with my mom when I was young.
I grew up watching Emergency! Never missed it! Oh the memories you brought back for me...❤ THANKS!😊
The LA county fire museum actually has both fire engines and the squad from the show. Apparently when you did the video on them the Ward LaFrance was off display. Love this stuff!
In another video I told how my Dad got me into the show. Right after California passed legislation allowing paramedics to treat patients Arizona followed suit. But they had no one to train paramedics, so my Dad, a Respiratory Therapist, helped train the first two classes of Paramedics until a trading program was established. He worked with Doctors to set up protocols for our paramedics to follow, although that was a very very long time ago. He also worked for the Hospital where the first trauma center opened in Phoenix Arizona. After they were up and running, several other area hospitals opened their own trauma centers and hired him to help train their personnel. For instance, because the airway and heart are so important if a Doctor wasn't in the trauma room yet, the Repsiratory therapist would be incharge for the brief time they waited for a doctor to get there. Without an airway or heartbeat your toast, and that's why his input was so important to the effort. These days things might be different. But back in the 70's and early 80's things ran that way. Seeing the show reminds me of my father, and my brother who followed in my father's footsteps. We lost him in 2003. He had retired from hospital work and was teaching the next generation to take over for him. When he died we invited friends and family to hold a memorial service for him. My brother and I got up and told our favorite memories of my father, then invited everyone else in attendance to join in. Apparently he touched as many lives as he saved , and every time I catch the show I think of him all over again. Be safe and stay healthy during these troubled times!
I’m so glad you covered this one Rick. I still try to catch it in syndication when I’m able to.
I was a firefighter EMT. I am now retired. I miss it sometimes. I watched Emergency faithfully back in the day. The actual exterior location was, in fact, Station 127. And it was nearby the refinery/chemical plant. Every firefighter at that station, in real world, has an SCBA next to his/her bed, just in case. On the TV show, you seldom saw the refinery. What you did see in the exterior shots was the peaceful idyllic location of Station 51. Go, LACFD
You obviously were not Los Angeles fire
Thank you for this !! Loved this show as a kid.. I almost became a fire fighter , because of the these cool characters.. but became a police officer due to this show and Adam 12.. My Dad was a Assistant Prosecutor so was exposed to LE early on , and these shows filled in many blanks to wonder what it was like! Keep more coming , maybe about Adam 12. I have seen a couple good making of that show years back.
Julian Detroit DriverBlue I really wrestled with Being a Police Officer or a Firefighter. So I became a Firefighter because they called me first and then I became a Reserve Deputy Sheriff. I loved both jobs, I got some strange looks. I’d show up on calls sometimes as a Fire Officer and sometimes as a Deputy. Now I’m retired and miss it all so much.
I love to watch old shows like Emegency, Chips and etc.....
Newhart!!!! 🤣
The 1st episode has Adam-12 on it
Emergency was key in my life as it set me on the path to becoming a firefighter/paramedic myself. Spent 24 years in the best profession in the world!
GREAT VIDEO....I LIKE FINDING OUT TRIVIA LIKE THIS! A BIG LONG TIME FAN OF THE SHOW!
Love it. You are giving us great information and showing us neat tributes to those do make a difference in our daily lives. Just like the shows and characters you are highlighting. Thanks for your channel and your research.
WOW - Thank you Rick. I can't believe the original station still looks the same in Carson. Emergency was such a great show with a great cast. I grew up down in Mission Viejo and as a teenager I watched probably every single episode!
I faithfully watched Emergency in its original run, it was so exciting to me!! I also love your location videos, I find them fascinating. Hundreds of years ago I remember seeing the fire station in person!
Thanks once again Rick for another fun video 😷
Haha, hundreds of years ago. I’m sure it’s not that long haha
@@ricknineg thanks, sometimes I feel like it was! 🙂
I found this mid-2021. Fun info and enjoyed finding out that some things do not change. Thanks for doing the video! :D
Born at Harbor UCLA. (Rampart)1972. Grew up in Torrance 10 minutes from the station. Now 21 years on FD. Show was my favorite. Best line was Chet saying maybe he will go to paramedic school. The reply was hilarious.
I was also born at Harbor General. It's in Carson now, but was actually Torrance when I was born. I grew up about a mile and a half from the fire station on 223rd Street in a house that is gone now.
i grew up watching this show and adam 12 of course emergency is the show that started my interest in ambulances and soon as i was able too and old enough i became a medic for a private ambulance
I loved this show when I was a kid! Had a HUGE crush on Randy Mantooth, haha. I used to bug my dad (fireman with LA City FD) to take me to the station (he said it was closed for the set). I drove him crazy! Ah such great memories! Thank you for sharing this!
One of my favorite Television shows. Thank you for putting this on UA-cam.
So cool that it’s still there, and relatively unchanged!!
I used to watch this show all the time, loved it
I was a huge fan. My father was the makeup artist on the show and I was able to meet Randy and Kevin on a couple of occasions - lots of good memories.
I love the channel and really enjoy reminiscing when I was a kid watching these great shows. Thank you sir!
I’m so glad this brought back memories to you. Your support means so much to me! Thanks Teddy!
Thank you for showing such great history. I had the Squad truck replica and ran it until the wheels fell off. I was 6 years old when this show debuted and I still watch it when I can 50 years later. A show that will NEVER go out of style.
When I was younger I watched all of emergency shows. Still watch them to day.i love them.
I love the information you provide on the shows. I love watching Emergency.
Another great informative clip on one of my all time favorite tv shows. Thanks for posting it.
One of the best 70's shows....Thanks for sharing, this is so much fun.
Amazing show and thanks for the virtual tour of the stations! I will be a lifelong fan of Emergency
Hey Amigo!! I am a HUGE Emergency! fan!! Great work on this vlog! Please do more! Take care and God Bless!
I grew up on this show it is absolutely one of my most favorite ones of all time, Thanks for showing the location for hogans heroes and many more keep up the good work,thx
Absolutely LOVE Emergency 51. I remember watching it was a young kid and also recently in reruns. I remember wanting to be either a fireman or a paramedic, but it never happened.
I’ve been to the Fire station in Carson, & have seen the one at Universal Studios, but didn’t know about the other (3Rd) location. Very interesting, love you videos, keep up the great work.
Emergency! would be on my top list of classic tv shows to watch, bring back memories. thanks
Very good information. I have seen all shows. Can't get enough.🚒
Love this show. I have every single season. Even all the movies. Thanks for doing these videos.
Wonderful you did a great job showing us these great filming locations you keep these shows memories Alive .
That is so awesome, Amazing how the building is still the same while around it changes over the years.😀
Wow this was so cool. Loved you use of maps and lots of useful information. My mom and I watch the show often and my favorite parts are when they use the phones and radios 👍 subscribed ☺️
Thank you so much for covering Emergency! I was and still am a huge fan of the show. Never missed an episode.
I love this show and I still watch the show in Miami-Dade Florida this show was the reason that I was a paramedic in Puerto Rico. Also I love all your documentaries keep doing the good work.
Loved the show as a kid - good job putting this video together
This is awesome! I grew up watching this show and we lived on Lena Ave a few houses down from that fire station on Roscoe Blvd. thanks for posting! 🤗🙏❤️
Love the show and appreciate what you do, Rick. I noticed in many episodes where they had B-roll of the trucks leaving the station on a call, there was often if not always a light green late 1960's Mercury Cougar across the street behind the fence and I always wondered if they were part of the filming operation or just a coincidence. ...talk about being in the weeds with my observation...
I've been kinda binge watching all the episodes for last couple months...love the show and it is timeless! More emergency! Plz
A BIG thank you very much for this video very imformid and its great to the old shows and there taping sites. All the best all the way from australia.. 😃
I love this DVD.. Very interesting,g... I always. Love to see actual locations.. To me it's a part of history...
To me as well
This show was a favorite of mine growing up, got me into EMS for 41 years as Flight Medic and then Paramedic/Firefighter in Santa Fe, NM. Great info on this vid, thanks. FYI the firefighter on this show "Chet" used to live in Santa Fe, and we got an autographed picture that still hangs at our station 8
Emergency inspired me to become an Army Combat Medic and later a Paramedic in Seattle after I got out of the Army. Yeah, I am a pro comic book artist today, but in the late '80s and through the '90s, I worked in the medical field thanks to this show.
the cool thing about this show is it brought changes to the way EMS is done from pre-hospital treatment to paramedics
Great video and info. I lived out there for 6 months in1990 and didn’t know how close I was to this station.
This is the reason I became a Firefighter/Paramedic. I love this show. Thank you so much for posting this.
I loved watching Emergency back then and still watching Emergency on today's Satellite and cable. I've done the Universal Tour multiple times and recall seeing the fire station at Universal as the tour guide pointed out. Have always enjoyed the earlier movies. I'm glad that Adam 12 and Emergency are on today's Satellite and cable andI enjoy watching.
Nice video Rick. Emergency! was one of my favorite shows. I never knew about the original fire station that was considered but not used.
Very interesting. I like the background stuff. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing. I like seeing the before and after on shows especially the Emercency 51 and Adam 12 two shows I grew up with.
Another excellent video! Thanks!!
I grew up watching EMERGENCY, when I moved to Hallstead Pennsylvania I actually joined the volunteer fire company there, spent many years on the force there, becoming vehicle, school bus and life flight certified until I moved to North Carolina where I basically retired, this program was a great inspiration..
I also was a fan of Emergency when it originally aired on NBC in the 1970s, later when it went into syndication it was originally brand as the show Emergency One. Also Jack Webb was the creator of emergency Dragnet and Adam-12. Thank you Rick for this look back and onward to 90 K subscribers
You're correct, Jack Webb created all three, the interesting thing is that he cast his ex-wife Julie Lundin, (Dixie) and her husband Bobby Troop in Emergency.
Emergency One for syndication while new Emergency episodes were still being produced. Only other show I know of that altered the name for syndication while first run network shows were still being made was Happy Days. It was called Happy Days Again for syndication.
@@greggv8 Also The Andy Griffith Show and Bonanza. The syndicated reruns were called Andy Of Mayberry and Ponderosa while the shows were still in production. And with you mentioning Happy Days, I think I remember Laverne & Shirley syndicated reruns being called Laverne & Shirley & Company.
My Dad was a firefighter for over 27 years and myself over 29. Loved this show!
I love this video! Emergency was one of my favorite TV shows.
I am currently watching the reruns of the show. I still love the show all these years later.
Emergency is one of the best shows I’ve watched and is the biggest influence on why I’m becoming a firefighter
This was really cool, I wish they hadn't paved over the area that used to be covered with grass. I am 60 and this is still my favorite show. Thank you so much for tracking down and sharing all this history. It takes me back to happier times as I grew up in Southern California.
Loved the show when it came out. I got into the fire service and worked as a paramedic because of this show. One of my favorites. Thanks for posting this.
Great find!
I was at universal studios Hollywood in 1972 August for a vacation and toured on the tram there. They were filming an episode where the white fence had been ran through and fell down the hill. Maybe a bus? We drove right by the backlit set. No filming going on that day but later watching the episode was exciting. Thanks Rick! Emergency was a very popular show back then.
I loved watching Emergency when I was a kid. Thanks for sharing all the this great information
I visited station 127 back in 2018 when I was in California. I didn't go in, I just looked in from the street...... but it was pretty cool to be standing on the scene where one of my favorite childhood TV shows was filmed. It was like watching an episode of EMERGENCY in person. It really is amazing how much it has stayed the same over the last 50+ years.
I am a HUGE fan of Emergency! Thank you for making another video! 👍
You got it Sam!
LOVED this show as a kid! Still watch it when I can find it. Fantastic video! Thank you so much! Patrick Gleaton, 362 Circlewood Drive, Brent Alabama.
This was awesome! Never missed a show.
I loved the show "Emergency" while growing up. Thanks for the great video!