Series cast summary: | |||
Jim Davis | ... | Wes Cameron 74 episodes, 1958-1960 | |
Lang Jeffries | ... | Skip Johnson 74 episodes, 1958-1960 | |
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Nancy Rennick | ... | Patty Johnson 24 episodes, 1958-1960 |
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Mary K. Cleary | ... | Susan Johnson 24 episodes, 1958-1960 |
The experiences of two rescue specialists with the L.A. County Fire Department, whose job is to rescue people from dangerous, life-threatening situations (car accidents, cave-ins, stranded hikers, capsized boaters, etc.). This show predates the better known Emergency! (1972) by almost 15 years. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com
I guess this show was a major factor in my becoming a vol. firefighter & EMT-CC.
It was the only show that I would get upset about if I missed it.
I even remember part of the introduction: "Rescue 8, one of the 27 such teams attached to the LA County Fire Department".
Many people familiar with Emergency! don't believe this actually was it's predecessor. I still contend Rescue 8 was much more realistic than any Rescue 8 or Squad 51 shows.
I sure do miss it. :(
I've been searching the internet, albeit in vain, for actual videos from the show. If anyone can point me in the right direction, I'd sure appreciate it.