This coming October 3rd will mark the 49th anniversary of the premiere of Quincy M.E. — that’s almost 50 years since it originally aired and 29 years since we began this WWW internet journey of entertaining Quincy M.E. fans wanting more! To celebrate both milestones, this fan-based, non-profit site continues to honor the show’s legacy and the loyal community that’s grown around it — while yesteryear on internet bulletin board groups and today using the latest social media like Facebook, Instagram, and Bluesky just to name a few!
When the site first launched in 1996, we described it as “a house that’s been built, but without much furniture yet.” Our response then? “The movers are coming!” Rather than clutter the site with “under construction” signs, we invited fans to explore and return as new content gradually came online. That spirit of organic growth continues today.
Some may ask, “Why The Quincy Examiner? Sounds like the name of a newspaper!” That’s exactly the point. Public opinion, while not the only force shaping our world, carries enormous influence. Quincy — fictional coroner and social crusader — understood that, and used every tool at his disposal to push for justice and accountability. While this idealism may seem quaint by today’s standards, Quincy M.E. (QME) aired during a time (1976–1983) when advertisers were pushing image-based marketing. Though driven by profits, this trend also showed that businesses could take on causes that mattered. It raises the question: where are today’s voices in media with the courage to do the same?
Over the coming months, we plan to introduce in-depth tribute galleries for each of the Quincy M.E. cast and crew — honoring the individuals who brought the show to life both in front of and behind the camera. In addition, we’ll be expanding our coverage of the show’s production history, offering new insights, rare materials, and untold stories that shed light on how this influential series was made.
Also, don’t forget to re-examine our FAQ section which continues to grow, thanks to questions and feedback from longtime fans and curious newcomers. To support this expanding interest, we have been building a more highly specialized QME wiki — a deep, carefully curated episode guide knowledge base that goes way beyond episode summaries to explore medical realism, series locations, autopsy victims and perpetrators listings, promotional “evidence photos, QME Ep laws, product placements as well as social commentary and synopses that often foretold of the show’s unique cultural significance and long-term impact.
This next evolution of the site will feature supportive layout suitable for armchair/sidebar viewing designed for tablet and mobile devices, powered by reflective tech that ensures fast, responsive performance and easy navigation for the most serious fact-checker! Whether you’re on the couch, on the move, or deep into a research session, you’ll be able to browse seamlessly and comfortably.
All of this is being built for a new generation of CSI historians — those who crave something more than just blood and gore in their crime drama. They’re looking for intelligent storytelling that matters — and Quincy M.E. still delivers.
So, to say you’ve washed up on the Isle of Quincy would be something of an understatement. This site has been designed as a true haven for Quincy fandom. Mainly, we’re here to have some fun — but, as I’m sure Quincy himself would agree, that doesn’t mean we can’t also use this space as a springboard for discussion about the world around us. From social justice to scientific integrity, many of the same issues Quincy tackled decades ago remain just as relevant today.
So stay tuned! The crime drama of the mid-70s and early ’80s — admired by some, dismissed by others — is preparing for a nostalgic online return.
Here’s to Quincy — the true godfather of the modern day CSI shows we crave! May this cantankerous coroner’s relentless pursuit of the truth continue to inspire us all — to dig deeper, ask tougher questions, and never settle for easy answers.
The Quincy Examiner webmaster
May 2025
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Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, I lost my job while caring for family close to home. Nowadays, I continue to help my three kids with their non-hybrid schooling and devote my spare time to a variety of creative projects—mainly moonlighting efforts dedicated to web development and content focused on Quincy, M.E..
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WITH LOVE here is a name credit to backers who already support our work (newest on top):
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- Bruce M P (who as our first contributor we thank with much 70s love)