nnnnnCareful observation of the earlier episodes reveals that Quincy and Sam used to use a bunsen burner to make and heat their coffee in the lab. But later, the office was able to purchase a coffee maker for a corner in the lab and maintain a coffee kitty for necessary supplies. Watch episode “Ashes to […]
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What coffee maker appears in Dr. Astin’s office?
nnnnnWhy a Mr. Coffee model … , of course! Check out this bit of vintage trivia for more on Mr. Coffee and how it revolutionized coffee brewing in the 1970s. http://blog.buffalostories.com/tag/mr-coffee/n WebmasterChief online influencer of all things Quincy. Currently, I operate as a content creator & editor to The Quincy Examiner – Online Home to […]
How many people have offered Quincy a cup of coffee over the years?
nnnnnLiterally, hundreds… from doctors to housewives to insurance investigators – all generally offer Quince a cup of coffee when he stops by. Frequent review of our hero’s visitations indicates that if Quincy has either something serious to talk about or has something pressing on his mind, he NEVER has a cup of coffee. However, if […]
How accurately detailed are the causes of death on the show?
n According to Marc Scott Taylor as accurate as can be humanly possible for a TV show. Taylor, QME technical assistant, and actor, admits that it wasn’t always easy getting the right person to handle the medical equipment and procedures in an accurate representation. But if removal and dissection of a lung or liver during […]
Why is the “punk episode” enormously popular?
nnnnnThe infamous “punk rock episode” is classic early 79/80 typecasting at its best. At least, that’s the view shared by many over at Usenet’s alt.punk newsgroup! “Next Stop, Nowhere” depicts the negative consequences of “violent” music, peer pressure, drugs, and adolescence had exemplified by many post-baby boom teens who grew up with a steady diet […]
How come Quincy and Sam never have blood on their smocks?
nnnnnThey’re professional and very careful at what they do! (What can I say? grin) Unlike today’s shows, this was feared to potentially turn more viewers off than on. During the series’ infancy and initial creation, it was believed that shows about “Coroners and Morticians” had little place for 1970s prime time television audiences. However, it […]