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== Longevity and Authority of Quincy, M.E. Episode Guide Sources ==
The lasting popularity of *Quincy, M.E.* is demonstrated by the wide range of episode guide sources available, many of which have been established for decades. The age and continuous existence of these sources often reflect their reliability and influence in documenting the series.
=== Established Sources by Years of Existence ===
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! Source !! Type !! Year Started !! Years Active (Approx.) !! Notes on Authority and Influence
! Source !! Type !! Origin Year !! Notes / Reasoning
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| TV Guide (print) || Official Industry || 1953 || 70+ || One of the earliest and most respected sources for TV episode listings and summaries during the show's original run.
| TV Guide (print) || Official Industry || 1953 || Founded in 1953; widely used during *Quincy* original run
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| QuincyExaminer.com || Fan Community || 1996 || 27+ || One of the longest-running dedicated Quincy fan sites, recognized for detailed and carefully maintained episode guides and writing credits.
| QuincyExaminer.com || Fan Community || 1996 || Established 1996 (confirmed)
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| IMDb || Official Industry || 1990 || 33+ || The leading authoritative database for cast, crew, and production credits globally, continually updated.
| Usenet rec.arts.tv  || Fan Community || Early 1990s (1992) || Early fan discussions on Usenet newsgroup rec.arts.tv, pre-IMDb website
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| IMDbPro || Official Industry || 2002 || 21+ || An expanded professional version of IMDb offering verified industry details and comprehensive credits.
| IMDb (Web Browser Based) || Official Industry || 1993/1994 || IMDb website launch, making database publicly accessible on the web
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| TV.com || Official Industry || 1996 || 27+ || Online episode summaries and some credits; complements traditional listings.
| IMDbPro || Official Industry || 2002 || Launched in 2002
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| EpGuides.com || Fan Community || Early 2000s || 20+ || Well-known fan-maintained site providing extensive episode lists and air dates, with some production details.
| TV.com || Official Industry || 1996 || Launched in 1996
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| Official Episode Guidebooks || Printed/Digital || Late 1970s–1980s || 40+ || Primary source materials published contemporaneously with the series, highly reliable.
| EpGuides.com || Fan Community || Early 2000s (2001) || Estimated early 2000s, circa 2001
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| Rosin, James. ''Quincy M.E.: The Television Series'' (Book) || Printed/Digital || 2009 (copyright) || 15+ || Comprehensive book on *Quincy, M.E.*, providing detailed episode analysis, production info, and historical context.
| Official Episode Guidebooks || Printed/Digital || Late 1970s || Published during or shortly after original airing
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| DVD/Blu-ray Booklets || Printed/Digital || Early 2000s onward || 20+ || Direct from production studios; contain detailed episode credits and behind-the-scenes info.
| James Rosin’s Book || Printed/Digital || 2009 || Published 2009 (confirmed)
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| Streaming Platforms || Official Industry || 2010s onward || 10+ || Provide accessible episode descriptions and partial credits; newer but less comprehensive historically.
| DVD/Blu-ray Booklets || Printed/Digital || Early 2000s || Started being common with DVD releases in early 2000s
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| Streaming Platforms || Official Industry || 2010s || Streaming began growing in 2010s
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=== Importance of Longevity ===
Sources like *QuincyExaminer.com* and *TV Guide* have established their authority through many years of continuous operation, offering trusted, detailed documentation that often forms the backbone of research on *Quincy, M.E.*. Older sources such as official printed guidebooks and the book by James Rosin provide primary and contemporary insight, while newer platforms like streaming services focus more on accessibility than exhaustive detail.
Together, the spectrum of these sources—ranging from decades-old printed materials to modern digital databases—illustrate how *Quincy, M.E.* remains a well-documented and studied classic TV series worldwide.

Revision as of 21:22, 25 July 2025

Source Type Origin Year Notes / Reasoning
TV Guide (print) Official Industry 1953 Founded in 1953; widely used during *Quincy* original run
QuincyExaminer.com Fan Community 1996 Established 1996 (confirmed)
Usenet rec.arts.tv Fan Community Early 1990s (1992) Early fan discussions on Usenet newsgroup rec.arts.tv, pre-IMDb website
IMDb (Web Browser Based) Official Industry 1993/1994 IMDb website launch, making database publicly accessible on the web
IMDbPro Official Industry 2002 Launched in 2002
TV.com Official Industry 1996 Launched in 1996
EpGuides.com Fan Community Early 2000s (2001) Estimated early 2000s, circa 2001
Official Episode Guidebooks Printed/Digital Late 1970s Published during or shortly after original airing
James Rosin’s Book Printed/Digital 2009 Published 2009 (confirmed)
DVD/Blu-ray Booklets Printed/Digital Early 2000s Started being common with DVD releases in early 2000s
Streaming Platforms Official Industry 2010s Streaming began growing in 2010s
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