wore the badge for 22 yrs as a reserve officer and yes this was the best damn cop show period.Grew up on this and there have been plenty of cop shows but only 1-Adam 12!
I grew up in Southern CA on this show and Emergency! I can remember going to a Car Show at the LA Convention Center and meeting Martin Milner and Kent McCord WITH the ADAM-12 unit ! lol Back in the late 60's and early 70's the LAPD would come to Elementary Schools and do high speed turns and burnouts in their patrol cars... very cool :)
this is one of the best cop shows that i ever saw and also one of my favorites.the show was just so realistic.they had all kinds of calls from bank robberies to helping a lost kid.martin milner and kent mccord were perfect as reed and malloy.there chemistry was great.they started off as veteran cop and rookie and by the end they were like brothers.
I am so glad that Antenna TV is rerunning these episodes of Adam-12 now. I loved the show as a kid in the very early 1970's...My dad and I would watch it and even my sisters. My father was a policeman in his early years. I miss him and I miss the great times we shared together. Martin Milner and Kent McCord were the best!
Boys and girls this is the way it REALLY was in 1971. Fresh out of the military, 800 hours of academy training, and I was in a black and white. Many memories followed, most good.
I’m a 28 year old policeman with 4 years on the job, 8 years in the military, first 4 active duty and the last 4 I’ve been Reserve USAF. I wish I could have seen what it was like to be a policeman when times were better. I love my job, but most of my memories are not good ones. A “good day” is a rare occurrence, even when we catch the suspect. I think that my work is meaningful, but it’s not a very healthy field to work in these days - mentally and physically.
This was a great show - it was the first to show the human side of police officers, and also made sure to spotlight the different cars they used during the show. I believe they started with a late '60s Plymouth Belvedere, then moved on to a '71 Plymouth Satellite briefly and then finished off with an AMC Matador sedan.
This show hasn't been on for along time and the reruns haven't be on since the late mid 90s. I'm glad to see that Antenna TV is running it on Saturday's after S.W.A.T. I love this show and I'm 19. I hope they never take it off and wait for along ass time to rerun episodes again. ADAM-12 will always be new to me.
My father used to be a police chaplain, so he loved shows like this! I did too come to think of it!" Dragnet" "Emergency" and "CHiPS" were all tops as well!
This was shown on NBC's local affiliates at the beginning of the 1974-'75 season, with audio space at the end for the local announcer to say, 'Watch 'ADAM-12', tonight at 7, on KPEW, Channel 55.".
In 1969 on the way to Disneyland, we came upon the Adam 12 car on the highway. The front of the car had both actors in a cop car, but the car was sort of on a flatbed w/ cameras on the back. To this day, I look to see if I can see my aunts station wagon as background vehicles w/ my nose pressed agains the window.
Watching this show with my grandfather made me want to be a policeman. I’m 28 and I’ve worn the badge for 4 years now. I love my job because it’s meaningful to me, but I wish I could have seen what it was like when times were better. Modern police work is not a very healthy field to work in - physically and mentally. Maybe Adam-12’s depictions were “rose colored glasses” a bit, but I still love it.
I knew they show ran a long time since they were driving the AMC, but *7 years*?? WOW! And Retro Television Network (RTV) only shows a handful of mixed-season episodes. No justice.
They quit showing them because the wanted to make money selling the DVDS. As soon as Emergency sold a jillion copies, they said no more for free and pulled all the shows off the air. No you can only buy the Shows or if you have Netflix you can watch Adam 12 online.
Uh, ever hear of the shows Third Watch, the CSI shows, Flashpoint? All just like Adam-12 and Dragnet (don't forget Dragnet 2006 with Ed O'Neil as Friday!)
Too bad LAPD is now ran as a business not as a Police station officers are not protected like they used to be, its sad Gates was the best Chief he cared for LA and the Officers, he was a cops cop.............RIP in Chief we miss you and thanks for your service.
I recognize one of the episodes from season 7 "X Force" where Pete chases down the child molester and then starts hitting at him and slamming him against a wall. The part where the molester sneaks out and then Pete climbs on the roof and chases after him gave it away which episode it was.
Now that you mention it, not really. And Maserati Quattroportes aren't used as cop cars in Italy or elsewhere because of the expense. EDIT: Okay, I've seen the pictures, and now I agree with you. Too bad they don't let Lexus cars be LAPD ones though-they look almost the same!
It is red because it came from an original network 16mm film that I transferred to DVD. Old 16mm films that were shot on Kodak film stock often turn red with age. The source film the I used is approaching 40 years old!
I believe that it was a promotional film.. possibly for the network. In the "old days" , networks used to present the new season's schedule to the press.
That's right! And when the kids got home, they got another ruthless beating from their parents! But don't forget the bad cops that make life hard for the good ones doing their job the right way. One bad cop negates 100 good ones.
These were the days before police overreact to everything. Back then at accidents etc, no yellow tape strung around 3 blocks and 50 patrol cars, this show just had a few patrol cars and nothing was overblown out of proportion like they do now.
I remember my father watching this and hearing the dispatcher at the start saying something about " a fight with chains and knives" but nothing exciting ever happened on the show ,it was actually dullsville man.
Think about this....Can you imagine a popular TV series today where a pair of conscientious uniformed police officers doing their jobs, and doing so to BEST of their abilities are UNAPOLOGETICALLY presented as THE GOOD GUYS?!?!....You know, where we were ROOTING for THEM?...and WITHOUT all of the jelly-kneed, touchy-feely pseudo-moral psychobabble that was ALWAYS seems to be thrust upon us on in CRAP shows like Hill Street Blues?! ....Just a thought. ...I look forward to hearing your thoughts
They quit showing them because the wanted to make money selling the DVDS. As soon as Emergency sold a jillion copies, they said no more for free and pulled all the shows off the air. No you can only buy the Shows or if you have Netflix you can watch Adam 12 online.
wore the badge for 22 yrs as a reserve officer and yes this was the best damn cop show period.Grew up on this and there have been plenty of cop shows but only 1-Adam 12!
I grew up in Southern CA on this show and Emergency! I can remember going to a Car Show at the LA Convention Center and meeting Martin Milner and Kent McCord WITH the ADAM-12 unit ! lol Back in the late 60's and early 70's the LAPD would come to Elementary Schools and do high speed turns and burnouts in their patrol cars... very cool :)
I would have been an attorney if it was not for Adam-12 and Emergency! I ended up being a firefighter and still am. I love it.
Very cool, yes!
this is one of the best cop shows that i ever saw and also one of my favorites.the show was just so realistic.they had all kinds of calls from bank robberies to helping a lost kid.martin milner and kent mccord were perfect as reed and malloy.there chemistry was great.they started off as veteran cop and rookie and by the end they were like brothers.
I am so glad that Antenna TV is rerunning these episodes of Adam-12 now. I loved the show as a kid in the very early 1970's...My dad and I would watch it and even my sisters. My father was a policeman in his early years. I miss him and I miss the great times we shared together. Martin Milner and Kent McCord were the best!
Happy 80th Birthday Martin Milner! One of the best TV cops ever!
I watch this show every day and I even have the whole season on DVD. this show is great.
Dragnet and Adam 12 are the best cop shows ever
I loved this show as a little girl! I was so in love with "Reed!"
I'm 12 years old and I love this show. I'm thankful my parents keep on Antenna Tv all day, its good tv shows, unlike the stuff on tv today :)
Boys and girls this is the way it REALLY was in 1971. Fresh out of the military, 800 hours of academy training, and I was in a black and white. Many memories followed, most good.
Thank you for your service
I’m a 28 year old policeman with 4 years on the job, 8 years in the military, first 4 active duty and the last 4 I’ve been Reserve USAF. I wish I could have seen what it was like to be a policeman when times were better. I love my job, but most of my memories are not good ones. A “good day” is a rare occurrence, even when we catch the suspect. I think that my work is meaningful, but it’s not a very healthy field to work in these days - mentally and physically.
Grew up watching this show , still love it !
oh my, this brings back memories!!!
Pete Malloy, you are End of Watch (RIP Martin Milner)
This was a great show - it was the first to show the human side of police officers, and also made sure to spotlight the different cars they used during the show. I believe they started with a late '60s Plymouth Belvedere, then moved on to a '71 Plymouth Satellite briefly and then finished off with an AMC Matador sedan.
My fav TV COP Show - EVER !
Loved this show immensely and still watch it to this day. ❤️❤️ the best ever!!!!
I just love this show.
This show hasn't been on for along time and the reruns haven't be on since the late mid 90s. I'm glad to see that Antenna TV is running it on Saturday's after S.W.A.T. I love this show and I'm 19. I hope they never take it off and wait for along ass time to rerun episodes again. ADAM-12 will always be new to me.
I LOVE THIS SHOW ESPECIALLY MARTIN MILNER
What a great classic - good post -
My father used to be a police chaplain, so he loved shows like this! I did too come to think of it!" Dragnet" "Emergency" and "CHiPS" were all tops as well!
I just started watching this show on Netflix.
This was shown on NBC's local affiliates at the beginning of the 1974-'75 season, with audio space at the end for the local announcer to say, 'Watch 'ADAM-12', tonight at 7, on KPEW, Channel 55.".
In 1969 on the way to Disneyland, we came upon the Adam 12 car on the highway. The front of the car had both actors in a cop car, but the car was sort of on a flatbed w/ cameras on the back. To this day, I look to see if I can see my aunts station wagon as background vehicles w/ my nose pressed agains the window.
great show guys.
Awesome
Pete & Jim getting it done.
Watching this show with my grandfather made me want to be a policeman. I’m 28 and I’ve worn the badge for 4 years now. I love my job because it’s meaningful to me, but I wish I could have seen what it was like when times were better. Modern police work is not a very healthy field to work in - physically and mentally. Maybe Adam-12’s depictions were “rose colored glasses” a bit, but I still love it.
watching this on Netflix right now, I'm Ep. 11 Season 1 and I can't stop watching it, its so much fun :D I love it
I'm a teen, but ever since my substitute teacher showed the pilot in class, I'm addicted to the shows on Antenna TV!
"X Force" is a great episode and one of my favorites where they are chasing down the scum of the earth IMHO.
You can see them for free at the Hulu site. The first four seasons at least. It's my understanding that they're unedited.
My plate on my car.......01ADM12........enough said
All units in the vicinity of 1 Adam-12. 1 Adam-12, officer down at Bing Crosby residence. Handle code three.
TV-Land used to show ADAM-12, Dragnet and Emergency, but for some reason they quit showing them years ago. :(
this was a realy good one i would like to see it again on tv
Thanks
Yep, this shows what life was like before the police got out of control in this country.
dude i love this freakin tv show
I knew they show ran a long time since they were driving the AMC, but *7 years*?? WOW! And Retro Television Network (RTV) only shows a handful of mixed-season episodes. No justice.
This tv program was the first version of COPS.
cool thanks for the network now i don't have to be bored during the day lol
Pete Malloy, you make my heart go pitter patter!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :D
Wow, that was "high-geared excitement" after all!
Highway Patrol (1955-1959) was before Dragnet.
They just started screening Adam 12 again here in Australia. Always wondered why it was never rerun here since the originals in the early 70s
I had the Adam 12 lunchbox with a Sigmond and the Seamonsters thermos inside. That thing stunk of chicken soup and bologna.
There they are, they are the cops on the job, and they are fighting crime. Yes Sir "E" BoB!
Big up to Officer Gus Grant!
im only 21 and i know this show and watch it
@bsbl23 You're right! The car was a Plymouth until season 5 when they went to the AMC Matadors.
as a kid wanted Adam 12 luncch box
They quit showing them because the wanted to make money selling the DVDS. As soon as Emergency sold a jillion copies, they said no more for free and pulled all the shows off the air. No you can only buy the Shows or if you have Netflix you can watch Adam 12 online.
Uh, ever hear of the shows Third Watch, the CSI shows, Flashpoint? All just like Adam-12 and Dragnet (don't forget Dragnet 2006 with Ed O'Neil as Friday!)
The show was shot on frail color stock which quickly faded to the reddish hue seen here. DRAGNET had the same problem.
Classic!
Cops NOT WEARING seat belts!!!!
@abuis13 Jack Webb, the actor that played Sergeant Joe Friday in Dragnet.
Our cars, in those days, did not have passenger-door mirrors and tinted windows.
Too bad LAPD is now ran as a business not as a Police station officers are not protected like they used to be, its sad Gates was the best Chief he cared for LA and the Officers, he was a cops cop.............RIP in Chief we miss you and thanks for your service.
I recognize one of the episodes from season 7 "X Force" where Pete chases down the child molester and then starts hitting at him and slamming him against a wall. The part where the molester sneaks out and then Pete climbs on the roof and chases after him gave it away which episode it was.
why is it not on anymore this was a good show
Now that you mention it, not really. And Maserati Quattroportes aren't used as cop cars in Italy or elsewhere because of the expense.
EDIT: Okay, I've seen the pictures, and now I agree with you. Too bad they don't let Lexus cars be LAPD ones though-they look almost the same!
It is red because it came from an original network 16mm film that I transferred to DVD.
Old 16mm films that were shot on Kodak film stock often turn red with age. The source film the I used is approaching 40 years old!
Yes
Do you know if this promo was being used for sydication purposes or to promote the first run episodes on a local basis?
I believe that it was a promotional film.. possibly for the network. In the "old days" , networks used to present the new season's schedule to the press.
Sounds like Jack Webb's voice in the promo.
This is great! Do you have more?
@lasfsaf actually look at broderick in Highway Patrol from the 50s
moonray5: (the Reply button doesn't always work right)
Great story. I always thought Kent McCord gave off good vibes. :)
That's right! And when the kids got home, they got another ruthless beating from their parents! But don't forget the bad cops that make life hard for the good ones doing their job the right way. One bad cop negates 100 good ones.
Ah the beginnings of "Cops" and the "Jerset Shore" generation - a fine fine american tradition and culture in the making.
This promo was designed for both network (mostly through the local affiliates) AND syndicated use, 'ohio'....
These were the days before police overreact to everything. Back then at accidents etc, no yellow tape strung around 3 blocks and 50 patrol cars, this show just had a few patrol cars and nothing was overblown out of proportion like they do now.
@ohiofan1989
was that announcer Don Fontaine?
@nmrh How does being a reserve officer work? And nice only 1-Adam 12 I get it!
Yes Adam 12 yes ,,, where is Steve?
I love the one episode when the 70 gto judge is chasing the 70 cyclone gt.real cars not like these tuner throw away shit boxes driving around today!
I remember my father watching this and hearing the dispatcher at the start saying something about " a fight with chains and knives" but nothing exciting ever happened on the show ,it was actually dullsville man.
It's a wonder they ever caught anyone driving AMC products. They should have stuck with Mopar's.
i see al the theme music has been removed. Copyright stuff I guess?
@coololds85 Am 20 and I also watch it on antenna tv XD
Why is this all red?
Criminals were so dumb back then. How you gonna rob a house with no lookout, and a B&W in plain sight across the street? Damn...
Think about this....Can you imagine a popular TV series today where a pair of conscientious uniformed police officers doing their jobs, and doing so to BEST of their abilities are UNAPOLOGETICALLY presented as THE GOOD GUYS?!?!....You know, where we were ROOTING for THEM?...and WITHOUT all of the jelly-kneed, touchy-feely pseudo-moral psychobabble that was ALWAYS seems to be thrust upon us on in CRAP shows like Hill Street Blues?!
....Just a thought.
...I look forward to hearing your thoughts
will you help melissa davis get some of her child support.
Nope, Hill Street Blues was the most realistic police drama ever, bar none.
malloy had less personality than spock from star trek.
They quit showing them because the wanted to make money selling the DVDS. As soon as Emergency sold a jillion copies, they said no more for free and pulled all the shows off the air. No you can only buy the Shows or if you have Netflix you can watch Adam 12 online.