In many lab scenes, Sam is seen using a calculator that looks like an old-school Hewlett-Packard. Was it really an HP, and do we know the model?Great catch — and yes, the calculator Sam Fujiyama frequently used in the Los Angeles Coroner’s lab does appear to be a vintage Hewlett-Packard (HP) model. Fans and vintage […]
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Was actor Garry Walberg (Lt. Monahan) related to any members of New Kids on the Block?
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, […]
Why does Quincy’s coroner’s vehicle sometimes have a red light and other times a yellow one?
In various episodes of Quincy, M.E., the coroner’s wagon or station wagon Quincy drives is shown with either a red rotating beacon or a yellow one. What’s the reason behind this inconsistency? This is one of those fun production details that sharp-eyed fans love to spot — and it reflects both real-world protocols and behind-the-scenes […]
Why do so many characters on Quincy, M.E. sound like they’re from the East Coast if the show was set in California?
Great observation — and you’re not alone in noticing! While Quincy, M.E. was unmistakably set in Southern California (complete with marina scenes and LA County references), many of the show’s regular and guest stars, including Jack Klugman, brought unmistakable Northeastern flair to their performances. Klugman himself hailed from Philadelphia, and his gruff, no-nonsense delivery gave […]
How old was Jack Klugman when he starred as Quincy over the seven-year run of the iconic 1970s TV series, Quincy, M.E.?
Jack Klugman was born on April 27, 1922, and he brought the tenacious medical examiner Quincy to life beginning with the show’s premiere in 1976. At the start of Quincy, M.E., Klugman was 54 years old. Over the course of the series’ seven-year run — which aired from 1976 to 1983 — he portrayed Dr. […]
What is the vintage microscope seen in the opening credits of Quincy, M.E.?
The microscope briefly shown in the intro credits of Quincy, M.E. is likely a vintage Bausch & Lomb or American Optical stereoscope, a type of stereo microscope popular in the 1960s and 1970s. These microscopes provide a three-dimensional view of larger objects and specimens, making them ideal for medical and forensic investigations. Possible Model: The […]