January 22, 1972 –
The Jack Webb midseason replacement series, Emergency!, starring Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe first aired in it’s regularly scheduled time on NBC TV on this date.
The series originated when producer Robert A. Cinader was in the Los Angeles area researching for a new medical drama series that took place in an emergency hospital. There, he learned of the fledgling paramedic program being tested in the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Upon learning the full details of the program and the nature of their dispatches, Cinader immediately concluded the adventures of such a team of special firefighters would be excellent material for a television series.
The Haus of Dcaligari 