The 70s TV movie that invented how we watch paramedics save lives.
The pilot movie to the hit series about Los Angeles paramedics and their interaction with the fire department and hospital system.
Production
Actual LA County Fire Department cooperation—grounded authenticity.
Acting
Webb's signature deadpan delivery keeps chaos controlled.
Director
Jack Webb
Robert Fuller
Dr. Kelly Brackett
Julie London
Nurse Dixie McCall
Bobby Troup
Dr. Joe Early
Randolph Mantooth
John Gage
Kevin Tighe
Roy DeSoto
Martin Milner
Officer Pete Malloy
Kent McCord
Officer Jim Reed
Jack Kruschen
Sen. Mike Wolski
Ann Morgan Guilbert
Woman
Virginia Gregg
Nurse Wilma Jacobs
Herb Vigran
Committee Chairman
Colby Chester
Fireman Tony Freeman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This pilot literally created the paramedic profession—public demand after airing led to expanded EMS funding nationwide.
Julie London was married to Bobby Troup in real life; Jack Webb cast them together after working with Troup on his jazz radio show.
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