Destination unknown and status unconfirmed at this time. The classic 60-foot staysail schooner built by Edson B. Schnock served as Dr. Quincy’s iconic home on the water throughout Quincy, M.E. — but where is that boat today? Does it still exist?
The fate of Quincy’s schooner is a bit of a maritime mystery wrapped in TV history. Unlike some famous TV vehicles that have been preserved in museums or private collections, the exact whereabouts of Quincy’s 1935 Edson B. Schnock-built sailboat remain unknown to the public.
After the show wrapped in 1983, there are no widely documented records of the boat’s sale, transfer, or preservation. Classic yachts like this often change hands multiple times, sometimes restored lovingly by collectors, other times unfortunately lost to age, neglect, or repurposing.
Given the boat’s rarity and age, it’s possible it still exists under a different name or owner, potentially undergoing restoration or privately berthed. However, no publicly available registry or fan-based tracking has definitively identified Quincy’s boat’s current status or location.
Fun Fact: The boat remains an object of fascination for both Quincy, M.E. enthusiasts and classic yacht collectors — inspiring ongoing discussions and occasional leads in fan communities, but no conclusive updates.
Given the last name and the timing, was Garry Walberg — who played Lt. Frank Monahan on Quincy, M.E. — related to Donnie or Mark Wahlberg of New Kids on the Block fame?
It’s a reasonable guess — especially since Garry Walberg and the Wahlbergs share a similar-sounding surname — but the answer is no, actor Garry Walberg was not related to Donnie, Mark, or any of the famous Wahlberg siblings from the New Kids on the Block dynasty.
Garry Walberg was born Gerrit Christian Walberg Jr. in Buffalo, New York, in 1921 — decades before the boy band era exploded. He had a long and respected career in television, appearing in shows like Perry Mason, The Odd Couple, and of course, his iconic role as the world-weary but loyal Lt. Frank Monahan on Quincy, M.E.
The Wahlberg family, including Donnie and actor/entrepreneur Mark Wahlberg, hail from Boston, Massachusetts, and rose to fame in the late 1980s and early ’90s. While they share a similar last name (with slightly different spelling), there’s no family connection between Garry Walberg and the music-acting Wahlberg clan.
So, next time you see Monahan questioning a suspect or sharing coffee with Quincy in the coroner’s lab, you can appreciate him for what he was — a talented character actor with no need for a pop star connection!
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QME received many nominations for Emmy Awards during its run on network television. Specifically, Quincy’s Alter-ego, Veteran Actor Jack Klugman, was nominated for his performance during the first four (4) seasons of the series, and subsequently, the series itself was nominated in the second (2nd) and fifth (5th) seasons. When it aired on NBC, QME’s biggest competition included such shows as Dynasty and Knots Landing. In addition, NBC had moved the time slot and day for QME, making it extremely hard to keep track of on a consistent weekly basis, until the show was slated for its 10 PM Wednesday night slot sometime in the middle of the third season.
nnnnnUnlike Magnum, P.I./Murder She Wrote, Dallas/Knots Landing, or Diagnosis Murder/Matlock team-ups, NO such cross-over episodes of this Glen A. Larson project were proposed or produced.n
nnnnnWe have heard word from a few of the first (1st) and second (2nd) season writers, but so far none of the co-stars or supporting cast have made their way to this site. If you or anyone you know was directly connected with the series, drop us a line. We’d love to hear from you.n
No local affiliates other than the A& E Cable Network presently air the syndicated Universal/MCA series. However, if QME is broadcast on a local channel in your area and is NOT mentioned here, please feel free to send e-mail to The Quincy Examiner (webmaster@quincyexaminer.com) or directly to the links on this website.
Jack’s prior estate Temecula Ranch in 2014 auction up for sale in 2017 once more!
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nnnnnThe Quincy Examiner – Current and Upcoming Episodes http://www.inquire.net/quincy/current.htmlThis site displays the current and upcoming episodes aired twice (2) daily (12:00 pm and 6:00 pm EST) on A& E Cable Television Network.n
nnnnnA& E Online http://www.aetv.com A& E Monthly magazinennnnAdditionally, if you are happy viewing the QME series on the A& E Cable Network, use our E-mail interface to let them know that their decision to support wholesome quality crime-drama is greatly appreciated. Currently assigned a TV-G rating, it is important that viewers voice their support because most cable networks change their scheduled daytime programming on a frequent basis to increase viewership.n
nnnnnTV Guide On-Line http://www.iguide.com http://www.tvguide.comAt one time, TV Guide used to keep an on-line television listing of upcoming episodes, however since many web users are from surfing from all over, the time listing may or may not be accurate when linking to the site.n
nIf you know of additional television stations in your area which broadcast QME, send a message back to the Virtual M.E. (webmaster@quincyexaminer.com) indicating where so others in your area can enjoy the series as well!n
nnnnnOther than small appearances in entertainment and TV magazines, very little merchandise related to the QME series exists. Photographs and other promotional material have rarily turned up in nostalgic print shops. During the seven years in production, Universal released only limited amounts of promo material on the series. From what I’ve seen of partial press kit shots, it appears that NBC either produced or re-released b/w promo shots for their current season openers from year to year. Whether this was accomplished for all seven seasons (1976-1983) of QME is uncertain at this time.n
nnnnnTVT Records http://www.tvtrecords.comnnnnIf you are looking for a FREE downloadable copy of the opening theme, point your web browsers to TVT Records (www.tvtrecords.com). You may need to register with the website first to gain a password, but once they e-mail back to you, you will have the ability to download any of a whole host of movie and television theme. Those of you/ who have seen the musical CD series entitled “Television’s Greatest Hits,” Vol I , II, and III,” will be pleasantly surprised to learn that TVT is the producer of this nostalgic trip down memory lane and has included it on the audio CD series.n
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