60 minSeason 8 • Episode 24
LatestKenny Kelso, a young father, is seriously injured in a work accident and loses his arm. His arm is found and the paramedics take both him and his limb to a new place, Experiment Hope, where it may be possible to reattach them. The Doctor in charge, Gabriel McCracken, is the man behind the revolutionary new techniques and does everything he can to make sure that Kenny will be able to use his arm again.
Los Angeles County medical examiner Quincy routinely engages in police investigations.
Acting
Jack Klugman's righteous fury carries every episode
Production
Invented the modern forensic procedural template
Writing
Gleefully preachy social issue episodes
Creator
Glen A. Larson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Directly inspired CSI, Bones, and every forensic show you've ever binged. Klugman personally lobbied Congress to update the coroner system.
The 'Sam' name was a deliberate tribute to Sammy Davis Jr., a close friend of Klugman's who wanted the role but couldn't commit to series television.
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