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Emergency - Season One | 
| Directors: Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe, Bruce Bilson (ii), Cliff Bole, Alan Crosland Jr.
Actors: Robert Fuller, Julie London, Randolph Mantooth, Kevin Tighe
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $39.98
Buy Used: $23.37
You Save: $16.61 (42%)
Rating:  129 reviews
Sales Rank: 5745
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 655 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.3
MPN: MCAD28058D
ISBN: 141705493X
UPC: 025192805820
EAN: 9781417054930
ASIN: B0009UC80G
Theatrical Release Date: January 22, 1972
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 08/23/2005 Rating: Nr
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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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 124 more reviews...
 Great show, disc errors December 31, 2008
Connie Stafford (Cheney, WA)
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 November 22, 2008
D. Ireland (Williamsville, NY)
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 !!!!!!!!!! September 28, 2008
Kathleen H. Mcdaniel
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 September 2, 2008
Book Woman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
I WAS A FIREMAN August 30, 2008
De Witt Morgan (Southern California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am a retired Los Angeles County Fire Captain. I was on the department when the series was being filmed. I can tell you that it is 'mostly' true to life. It has to be dramatized to tell the story. You can't see the actors if the smoke is real, so it has to be simulated, but the action of the paramedics is nearly "true to life." A lot of our own firemen were featured in the series.
Our Fire Chief, and our P.I.O., Dick Friend, saw to it that it was as near to 'real' life as possible. The driver of E-51, was a real fireman.
Being a fireman, (now firefighter,) is about the most fun one can have, and still remain clothed. The practical jokes that were played are real, the friendships are real, the "love of the job," and the personal bonds that were forged, remain forever.
This series is still being played out in REAL life, every day. Enjoy!!!
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