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FReeper Canteen ~ Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land ~ 17 March 2006
March 16, 2006 | Sugar Shack

Posted on 03/16/2006 5:59:16 PM PST by beachn4fun

TIME TRAVEL

ARE YOU READY? The Canteen is about to embark on another journey back in time.

If you're brave enough, climb aboard, no ticket required……we're about to take off.

Come on, hop in, watch your step ...... Let me set my controls.

Buckle up. Now don't be afraid....I know how to fly this thing.......Here we goooooooooo.......LIFT OFF……..

WHOOOOOOSHHHHHHHH

Here we are - Let me turn on the television to see what is on.

Do any of you remember these shows?

Emergency 51

1/22/1972 – 9/3/1977 - NBC

Color - 60 minutes

Emergency 51 Cast

Johnny Gage ……. Randy Mantooth

Roy DeSoto ……….Kevin Tighe

Kelly Brackett, M.D. ….Robert Fuller

Joe Early, M.D. ………..Bobby Troup

Dixie McCall, R.N. ……Julie London

Capt. Hank Stanley …..Mike Norell

Chet Kelly ………….Tim Donnelly

Mike Stoker ………...real-life firefighter Mike Stoker

Dr. Morton ………….Ron Pinkhard

Marco Lopez ……….Marco Lopez

Emergency Theme Song

* None found *

Emergency 51 Tidbits

EMERGENCY! followed the efforts of Squad 51 of the Los Angeles COUNTY Fire Department's Paramedic Rescue Service. Regular cast included the two paramedics of Squad 51, the four members from Engine 51, and the staff of Rampart Hospital. Each episode featured several incidents, some humorous and some serious and dramatic.

• Johnny Gage, Squad 51 Paramedic who loved the ladies.

• Roy DeSoto, Squad 51 Paramedic and dedicated family man who had to put up with Johnny.

• Kelly Brackett, M.D., the top physician in the Emergency Room at Rampart Hospital.

• Joe Early, M.D., was another doctor in the Rampart Emergency Room; he could also fix curses.

• Dixie McCall, R.N., was the head nurse in the always busy ER at Rampart. In real life she was married to Bobby Troup and used to be married to one of the shows producers.

• Capt. Hank Stanley, led the troops at Station 51. He was the longest lasting Captain at the station.

• Chet Kelly, was "the phantom," who loved playing jokes on his buddies at Station 51. Johnny always tried to get revenge ... "The phantom is going to get his."

• Mike Stoker, (played by real-life firefighter Mike Stoker) was the trust engineer at Station 51. He drove the big rig.

• Dr. Morton, was another doctor in the ER at Rampart.

• Marco Lopez, filled out the firefighters assigned to Engine 51.

Baretta

January 1975 – May 1978 ABC

Color - 60 minutes

107 episodes

Baretta Cast

Robert Blake as Det. Tony Baretta

Dana Elcar as Insp. Shiller

Chino Williams as Fats

Michael D. Roberts as Rooster

Tom Ewell as Billy Truman

Ed Grover as Lt. Hal Brubaker

Recurring Stars:

Titos Vandis as Mr. Nicholas

Sharon Cintron as Mimi

John Ward as Foley

Ron Thompson as Nopke

Harvey Parry as Harrigan

Angelo Rossitto as Little Moe

June Smaney as Rosie

Baretta Theme Song

* Not found *

Baretta Tidbits

Baretta was an indirect spinoff of Toma (anyone remember Toma?). After Tony Musante left the show, Robert Blake was asked to step in, and the show was revamped into Baretta. Tony Baretta was an unconventional cop, streetwise with a decidedly funky lifestyle. He lived in apartment 2-C of an old run-down hotel called the King Edward, with his pet cockatoo, Fred. The orphaned son of poor Italian immigrants, Baretta was a master of disguise, which ability he used to infilrate gangs. The show had plenty of hard action, as well as comic relief provided by his dude informant friend, Rooster. The show made it into the Top Ten for the 1976/1977 season.

And, of course, many of you have heard about the troubles of one Mr. Blake, I’m sure.

That's the end of the ride for today. Please watch your step on exiting the time machine. Now that I've shown you a few, how about you share something from your memory. Or, if one of these were your favorite show then, share a memory of the best episode for you.

Final note: All information found freely on the Internet…..especially here

Footnote: Management is not responsible for the accuracy of historical timelines. Parents, do not leave your children unattended in the time machine. Hardware sold separately. Do not remove tagline under penalty of law.



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To: LUV W

Good evening, Luvy. Yeah, I think as much popcorn as your dropping you need to bring your own broom....bwahahahahahaha...((HUGS))

61 posted on 03/16/2006 6:27:28 PM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: StarCMC
ROFLOL!
62 posted on 03/16/2006 6:28:15 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: beachn4fun
Glory be it is me
you thought the Leprechaun
took me away.

Nay, I am here, I am there,
but our troops should know
I am always here for them.
63 posted on 03/16/2006 6:28:16 PM PST by Soaring Feather (Women Poets Rock the Babies, Baby Rocks the poet.)
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To: LUV W
I miss you LuvW!
I was on line this morning for a bit. I looked and did not see you. I got caught reading about people's screen names. It was great fun!
How are you tonight? I'm doing great. Just tired. :) Happy St. Pat's to You :)
64 posted on 03/16/2006 6:28:35 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: laurenmarlowe

Things are just great here. Dry...but great. It was a beautiful day today. And it was my day off, so that made it even better.

Was it nice there, too?


65 posted on 03/16/2006 6:28:35 PM PST by luvie (In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
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To: StarCMC

GASP! (((STAR)))

66 posted on 03/16/2006 6:28:51 PM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: beachn4fun


Happy St.Patrick's Day Beachy!

67 posted on 03/16/2006 6:29:24 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)
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To: bentfeather

Well I certainly will come visit you there this weekend and see what you've written! Looking forward to it very much!


68 posted on 03/16/2006 6:29:25 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: mylife

AMEN


69 posted on 03/16/2006 6:29:52 PM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: beachn4fun
{/:(
70 posted on 03/16/2006 6:30:06 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: laurenmarlowe

Thank ya darlin' Lass, I'll be looking for you.


71 posted on 03/16/2006 6:30:35 PM PST by Soaring Feather (Women Poets Rock the Babies, Baby Rocks the poet.)
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To: laurenmarlowe

He he he!


72 posted on 03/16/2006 6:30:51 PM PST by StarCMC (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...thank you Sarge.)
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To: beachn4fun

;-)


73 posted on 03/16/2006 6:31:44 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: BIGLOOK
Good evening, BIGLOOK


74 posted on 03/16/2006 6:31:53 PM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: beachn4fun

LOL -- no gasping allowed!! Don't you think, little leprechaun, that photo was appropriate for the recipient??


75 posted on 03/16/2006 6:32:05 PM PST by StarCMC (All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing...thank you Sarge.)
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To: beachn4fun
Thanks, beachy, for today's Most Excellent Adventures in TV Land.
Emergency 51 was not to be missed!


76 posted on 03/16/2006 6:32:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: GodBlessUSA
WHAT?
77 posted on 03/16/2006 6:32:30 PM PST by beachn4fun (“Americans never quit.” ~ General Douglas Macarthur (1880 - 1964))
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To: beachn4fun
Thanks for all you do,"The Monkees" always cracked me up,those were good times.
78 posted on 03/16/2006 6:33:32 PM PST by mdittmar (May God watch over those who serve,and have served, to keep us free.)
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To: beachn4fun

I tried to make a hat. Unfortunately, I held the shift key down. So it didn't work. LOL I tried. :)


79 posted on 03/16/2006 6:33:46 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Ma
LOL! That's so cute. :)
HUGS!


80 posted on 03/16/2006 6:34:51 PM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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