Who was the Woman BEHIND the Dispatch Voice on "ADAM-12!" TV Show?--Revealed!
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Who was the Woman BEHIND the Dispatch Voice on "ADAM-12!" TV Show?--Revealed!
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Remember when only women were phone operators? Probably not... I'm just that old. I remember the first time I dialed an operator and a GUY came on the line...
MALE OPERATOR: Hello... what's your emergency?
ME: Uh... well... hey, put a REAL operator on, will ya?
OMG this is the best comment ever! 😛
My cousin was an operator and he says people used to hang up on him all the time.
@@ricknineg Well, I am that old, I guess. I remember “playing” at a friends house one day when we were alone, calling people at random and saying stupid things like “Is your refrigerator running” “Well, you better go and catch it!”
After a few of these calls, someone busted us, and the operator herself called us back, chewing us out good!
It worked! Never did that again. Busted at age 7 or 8!
@@marjoriemargel1567 "Do you have 'Prince Albert' in a can?"
I remember, as my Grandmother was an operator.
Ever notice that Shaaron Claridge never went home? No matter what shift they work, day or night or what division they are in, she's the dispatcher.
I listened to the 44 minute police radio from the North Hollywood Shootout that was over 20 years ago where these two heavily armed men held up a Bank of America. If you have time, find the audio on TH-cam. The dispatcher was incredible while putting the entire LAPD on alert and having many officers shot. The audio has a few photos in it, but wow.
Reminds me of Sarah, the Mayberry phone operator.
Same thing with the dispatcher on Emergency, the guy never got a day off.
Except for the one episode that had a different operator. Reed could not get over her slight errors and mispronounced street names...hah ha.
She worked only on Malloy & Reed's shift.
She did go home.
It does not surprise me that Jack Webb used a real dispatcher in Adam 12. Authenticity was his trademark.
Jack Webb always came across as a cop trying to be an actor, as oppose to an actor trying to play a cop
Yes, I wish I could see the DI Movie, can't find it anywhere, last time was in 1982 on TV!
"Just the Facts"!
@@BETTERWORLDSGT You can watch it on TH-cam.
He also Cast a real Los Angles Fire department dispatcher in Emergency
I grew up watching ADAM-12. It’s the reason I became a police officer. While I was stationed in CA, Martin Milner had a radio show about fishing on Saturday mornings on a local station. I called him and thanked him for his inspiration. A few year later I met Kent McCord at a convention. I have a picture of us together holding our badges. I will never forget these men. “1-ADAM-12 clear.”
This show has a personal liking to me. My father was the real officer Jim Reed. He had an autographed picture of Kent McCord that always hung in the living room. It was enscribed, "To the real Officer Jim Reed, best wishes Kent McCord"
I'll bet he is really proud of that!!! He deserved it, running to danger instead of away!!!!
Was your father an Los Angeles Unified School District Officer? If so, that's explains the internet legend that persists about Kent McCord becoming an actual law enforcement officer after Adam-12 ended.
Very cool
@@3henry214 No, he was never a real cop.
@@shooter505 Not like Eddie Haskell.
The End of watch radio transmission brought a tear.
As so agreed. The respectful and accurate representation of the LAPD patrol units by Jack Webb, the actors, and film crew was a public relations success. The Department honoring the passing of Martin Milner with this End of Watch radio announcement demonstrates their appreciation of a Job Well Done.
The first time I heard it I started bawling. Martin Milner was such a great man
@@drakefallentine8351 I know that Jack Webb's badge number was officially retired from the LAPD.
As a regular watcher of the show as a kid at the time, the end of watch tribute caused me to cry. So nicely done and by the best.
She was a very memorable dispatcher voice, when I was a kid, nothing was cooler than hearing Her and Reed saying " One Adam 12 Roger" on the Police Radio!!
One Adam 12. Ok 7
I have known Shaaron since 1973. I, too, was an "RTO." We worked together for many years.
Curious how long she worked for the police force. When did she retire? RIP to your friend.
Even though only seen once, Sharon was a very important character on the show. We all learned “211”, “415”, “459” and especially “Code 3” . We always wondered if they would get “7”, or keep patrolling and handle another call. What I didn’t know was that she was a real dispatcher. Shaaron, if you are seeing this, thank you for your service.
sambaritone-Unfortunately she has passed away.
I finally learned the codes as a deputy DA. 211 is robbery. 459 is burglary. 242 is simple battery. 245 is battery with a deadly weapon. I always had that dispatcher calling 211 in progress whenever I came across a robbery case, or her voice calling 459 in progress when I had a burglary case.
Jack Webb's penchant for realism is illustrated by the LAPD Public Information Officer Dan Cooke. Cooke was on the station set for Adam-12. He glanced at the phone on the desk and realized that the numbers on the phone were the real extensions at the Hollenbeck station, the station shown on the show. He asked one of the production people why, who would know? "Mr. Webb would know." was the reply.
Who can forget "...a 415 fight group with chains and knives!"
Also, they kind of overused Lincoln Xray Ida 4-8-3. That same license number was mentioned in several episodes referring to several perpetrators. Look for Adam-12 at 1700h ET on ME TV, right after Wagon Train.
Yes! I always remember the "...chains & knives" phrase the most!😄
I've always loved that. "Fight group" sounds like an exercise class down at the Y. "This week we're going to have fight group with chains and knives! Yay!"
I think that was so cool how they did the end of watch for the actor from
Adam 12, it was very touching.
Thanks for the videos.
I replayed it a few times. Beautiful
I’m confused as to where one would have heard it when he passed ? Was it at the end of an airing of Adam 12 on a tv station that played 70s reruns ? Do you know ? Maybe he explained where the End Of Watch “eulogy” that she did for him would be heard but I replayed it a few times and didn’t get it … Thanks !
@@lisacolbert5987 The LA Police Department held a tribute for Milner at the department's HQ. The EOW was played over the police comms network. At least that was my understanding.
My uncle was a police officer in California in the 60,s and 70,s and jack webb rode in his cruiser on 2 separate occasions for a week learning the way that officers handled things and to learn how they spoke as officers do in codes. I actually have pictures of them together in front of the car
That is awesome. Wow, what could be better!
Definitely remember this lady's voice.
As a retired Paramedic and fan of Emergency and Adam-12 I didn’t know about the end of watch broadcast for Martin. I’m emotional right now. Thanks Rick.
Thank you for your service. Don’t worry, every time I Listen to it myself, it gets me teary-eyed.
Made me teary eyed.
Yes, same with me (although I never went on to Paramedic). The shows Dragnet, Adam 12 & Emergency all played pivotal roles in my public safety career as a Dispatcher, Rescue Firefighter, EMT, Jailer and Constable. Many thanks to the vision of Jack Webb and all the actors and support staff that made these three shows such icons of American life.
Adam 12 and Emergency never missed an episode. 👍😁
Martin Milnor used to frequent a restaurant in San Diego called Perry's Cafe, they have pictures of him on display as their celebrity customer.
Used to watch this all the time with the whole family gathered around the Zenith console TV as a little kid. That was very touching that Shaaron did the end of shift.
I remember watching it on my old man's Curtis Mathes TV.
The episode was actually named end of watch
I never knew she was a real dispatcher. Good for her. 😁👍
I know Shaaron. I worked with her for many years. I, too, was an "RTO".
Do you really? That's super cool! I always wished there was an episode kind of based on her
@Christian Williams Is she still alive?
I like the music that they would play when someone was playing their music too loud . Anyone know what band that was ?
@@newine62 Oh I always liked that too
Christian Thank You for your service.
Adam 12 is my favorite police show. There’s a reality to it in that Reed and Malloy handle such a wide range of situations - from mundane to intense. One of my favorite episodes is where Reed and his wife, along with Malloy and his girlfriend, are trapped by a motorcycle gang in a ghost town. And the “Elegy for a Pig” episode is always deeply touching.
Those are both great episodes. Outlaw biker flicks were really popular in the late '60's and early '70's.
I remember vividly the way she said "with chains and knives" in the opening credits and how I loved the way she said it.. something about her voice or the tone.. I was a 12 year old. it almost made me swoon some. True fact. :)
Me too!!
@@yolandadelazerda207 that's very cool..
That end of watch speech was super interesting! Love learning new thing about this beloved show. Thanks so much for putting out this great content, Rick!
Every time I hear it, I get teary eyed
It was interesting to learn that and ok, it kinda choked me up too....
I love these little known facts and trivia about shows. This was a good one.
My favorite is the first episode. This is when Kent McCord is so eager to drive.
There’s also a funny episode when Malloy’s license expires, so Reed finally gets to drive and Malloy is like an annoyed parent with a student driver.
@@comiskey2005 Yes! That one was hilarious! It's one of my favorite Adam-12 episodes!
Respect for law enforcement was easy for our family. Grew up in Fullerton, California and they were our protectors not enemies as is in many cities in America today. 1957 to 1974 we were very well protected as I moved to Yorba Linda after I married. Thank you. Fullerton PD.
I can say the same for the Tucson Police Department 1959 to 1972.
I understood that Jack Webb never thought he made a difference with his work, but that's not true. He did good. Rest in Peace, Sir.
Don't have a favorite episode, as I liked them all. I clearly remember the dispatcher's voice.
As my memory kicks in, the other background police chatter on the show came off of the on-air recordings of the dispatchers. It made it sound real because it was...
When my roommates boyfriend Adam calls I let her know by saying "1-Adam-12, 1-Adam-12, we have a telephone call for Barbara on the livingroom phone.."
Thanks for the neat episode. It was cool to learn of the final end of watch call actually transmitted over LAPD frequency. I've heard these calls at work many times, and it's always a moving event.
Very true. They are usually for retirement, for what I understand. I could be wrong about that. But this case it was his death so it hit harder for me. Much love!
Here, in Houston, Texas ( Harris County ), whenever a police officer or deputy sheriff is slain in the line of duty, the “end of watch” speech is broadcast over the radio airwaves, of all units, city and county wide during the funeral procession as the casket is being carried from the church to the hearse or from the hearse to the gravesite before the “Wall Of Honor” ( hundreds of officers standing at attention, saluting their fallen comrade ). The dispatcher calls out the slain officer’s unit number, badge number, and name then declares he or she is “O/D” ( off duty ). This is followed by a twenty-one gun salute, a helicopter ( “missing man” formation ) flyover, a bagpipe rendition of “Amazing Grace”, and the playing of “Taps”. The Police Department’s and Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard then presents the slain officer’s family with the American Flag. This Solemn ceremony is heart wrenching and during my law enforcement career ( 34 years 1974-2008 ) I sadly attended several of these services which never failed to bring a tear to my eye or those of my L.E.O. colleagues 👮♀️😢💙. My favorite “Adam-12” episode is “Elegy For A Pig” first aired November 21, 1970. It depicts the life and death of a Los Angeles Police Officer killed in the line of duty, and it’s tragic aftermath. The final scene is filmed at the gravesite service and portrays the “end of watch” procession, as Officer Pete Malloy ( Martin Milner ) offers a somber reflection on the loss of a cherished friend and fellow officer 👮♀️😢. Jack Webb ( Sgt. Friday ) narrated the episode 👮♀️💙 ...
“The Search” where Malloy crashes and they set up a big search to find him. A lot of cool procedural stuff in that one.
Another cool episode was the officer missing & the dispatcher had to go through the entire roll call. Turned out it was motor officer Grant who pulled into an underground garage & crashed his Harley before he could transmit his location & was pinned down by a gunman.
This is my favorite episode as well. It emphasizes the trust and bond between two partners. Being left without a radio microphone, Malloy signals an SOS using only static as a signal. Watching Reed pickup on this and grasp the situation, then using his siren and floodlight to "communicate" with Malloy makes this episode one of, if not, The Best Adam-12.
This was my favorite episode. Even though it was an emotional episode, I was cracking up when Mac asked where Reed was and he lied. Then he yelled about are you still over there looking for your partner and he confessed like a little kid. It was so cute. I love the show even more now since I'm much older.
@@drakefallentine8351 it gives me goosebumps. I just love that episode. Mac finally caught on that Reid did not follow orders. He stayed in the park until he found his partner.
I still watch one Adam 12 over the air antenna tv
A good friend of my dad, his second wife was Jack Webb's secretary for 20 years, all the way to the time he pasted. My wife's grandfather was in an episode of Dragnet. I believe it was the 1969 season. Adam-12 and Dragnet were my most favorite T.V. shows growing up while in high school and beyond. I watch the repeats whenever possible.
I can't recall any single episode, but I as professional pilot do remember the calming, professional voice of the dispatcher, in some of the more trying conditions. A big Dragnet, Adam-12, and Emergency fan, and of course Jack Webb. I grew up on these series, and have been watching Dragnet in both B & W, and color over Covid-19, over and over.
Grew up watching Adam 12. Served 29 years on the force, retiring 2016. My wife said I cried when Martin Milner passed away.
LAST WATCH BROADCAST WAS VERY MOVING ! 😢 I GREW UP WATCHING ADAM-12 . STILL WATCH THE RERUNS TO THIS DAY !
That "end of watch" transmission was a high honor for Martin Milner, who had a huge influence on recruitment on police departments back in a day. It always chokes me up hearing it. And I was a firefighter, too.
Milner had a great but small part in the movie Mr. Roberts as a very southern sounding M.P.
It’s call the final dispatch sad make me cry I’m a retire officer and seen many of them.
Too many I'm sure. Thank you for your years of Service.
It went off the air when I was 2 but watched reruns growing up and still watch it everyday on MeTv at 4:00..
I love this show and this era of Tv.
I used to love Adam-12 when I was in grammar school, I never missed an episode. I still watch it every day on COZI TV as they rerun all the old episodes. Ig my favorite episode was from the 1971-1972 season titled "Rescue" where Officer Malloy crashes his radio car in Griffith park and the LAPD mobilizes an exhaustive search for him.
kent mcCord was in the demolition derbys where the cars would race in a figure 8 and crash into each other. His vehicle was like the Adam 12 police car with a big 12 painted on the roof.
Yeah we never miss that show when I was a kid. My favorite episode was the one where Reed was on foot pursuit chasing a long-haired fellow that was losing him! Well for the one episode it was okay because they had a new thing called a police helicopter keeping the guy in sight until Reed took a shortcut and called up to him. The suspect looks up at the helicopter while Reed is leading him away, and says"not fair man,not fair"... LOL
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Growing up this was my favorite show. Thank you for bring it here. Very awesome.
How could you not like the show. My fav was when reed had a minor fender bender in the patrol unit
I distinctly remember her voice! It added a realism to show! I enjoyed the show very much as a kid!
Great the tribute to Martin!
Thanks for posting this!
Hey Rick, thanks for all the fascinating details you share about Adam 12. I never missed it in its original run & now I love watching it to see the old cars & how much LA has changed since the 70s.
One of Jack Webbs early appearances was in Sunset Boulevard with Gloria Swanson & Bill Holden. 😎👍
Hey! Before he went into acting he was a crime reporter for a local ABC radio station in San Francisco, California!
Was always curious about the identity of the Adam-12 dispatcher. Thanks!
Her end of watch tribute was awesome.
What a great video. I enjoyed learning all the interesting things about Shaaron. And thank you for including the sound clip of her End of Watch tribute for Martin Milner, it is very moving.
Interesting story. My youngest son is a MS Highway Patrol dispatcher. Oldest son is a Pike County (MS) investigator. You have a great channel sir. Best of luck. GOD Bless.
Loved watching this show as a kid. Still do.
I remember this show when I was a kid, I remember Milner on Route 66 and the Corvette. When my brother passed, he was a retired Sheriff Deputy and they signed off for him at the funeral, it was very moving. Thanks for the insight, good work.👍❤🇺🇸
Quite interesting. I didn’t know much about her, so it’s cool to learn about her. Thanks for the video Rick, keep up the great work!
"one Adam 12 a 211 in progress handle code three." "One Adam 12 roger." I saw every episode.
See the man
I wouldn't miss it either, I loved the show. I'm old but I think it was a Saturday night mainstay, along with Emergency.
Loved the show. Awesome that Martin Milner got and end of watch announcement.
As I understand it, Jack Webb and Martin Milner are the only two civilians to have been buried with full police honors in LAPD history 👮♀️👮♀️💙
Thanks for doing this video. My brother and I watched this show religiously as kids. My brother eventually became a police officer because of it (and now retired).
I 💖 The episode where Reed was held hostage in the bank & Malloy in the trunk rescued Him.
Thank you so much, Rick! It's great to know the people "behind" the scenes. I used to watch all these great "real to life" shows growing up. Keep up the great work, it's very much appreciated!
I have always loved the show when I was a kid and now on MeTv
My husband and I were just talking about this woman over the weekend. Thanks for this show. It was very sweet that she did an end of watch for him. Loved it.
Adam-12 was my favorite show when I was in grade school.
Her voice is synonymous with Adam 12. Thanks for the recap. Loved the touching end of watch.
That show was the reason I made Law enforcement my career! this brought back so many memory's
Thank You for the information given us on the dispatcher. Would enjoy more Adam 12 commentaries from you. Enjoyed the series when it aired.
Wow, memories!!! I have seen every episode many times. My personal favorite is when they were at the Union Station and a guy was shooting at them. There was a scene where a big side door next to the restaurant. My mom was the accountant for Fred Harvey there and she didn't realize they were shooting and she happened to start stepping out of that door as Reed and Malloy ran by. She quickly ducked back in so it never stopped the filming. In the 8th grade in 1967-1968 we went on a tour of Parker Center (HQ) and was in the communications room where they were dispatching calls. Hot Shots were written on a card and sent down the conveyer belt, just like in the show. I also got to see the NCIC computer access that they used in Shaaron picture that you showed. They did a lot of taping in my neighborhood at times, especially on the car trailer. Please do more Adam-12. Thanks. KMA 367
End of watch broadcasts are used for officers who die in the line of duty.
Always liked this show growing up. Thank you for sharing end of watch audio. Tremendous respect for all who protect us everyday.
Love love love Adam 12! I've been watching it recently on me TV. I grew up on this stuff! Thanks for this bit on the show. Realy enjoyed it.
Out of the three (Dragnet, Adam 12, and Emergency) Adam 12 was always my favorite. One of my favorite episodes is where the officers help the mother whose car was stolen with Christmas gifts for her children.
Definitely a voice that will always live in the back of my mind. Thank you, Rick, for digging up the story of this wonderful part of a truly great television legend.
Thanks so much for this 😊 i loved adam 12 and still love to catch episodes when i can. My favorite episode was the one where Malloy crashed and was badly injured and his radio was broken but he was eventually found by Reed. I cant remember the name of the episode but definitely my favourite. I loved its realistic depiction of their police lives and the fact that Martin milner and Kent Mccord became close friends and i think it showed in how they worked together on the show.
I agree, that was an excellent episode..."The Search"
@@drakefallentine8351 yep thats the one! Thanks for the reminder.
I agree. That is my favorite too. It shows great dedication and love. Read disobeyed and stayed in the park until he found his partner. It was wonderful episode
I always get a kick out of the well dressed and well groomed "hippies". .Even the living on the streets or skid row drunks and "informants" were "presentable". Only Jack Webb, eh?
I don't think they ever actually pulled their guns out of their holsters either 🤗
@@dwaynecollins4974 They did sometimes. At least in the early episodes. I seem to recall that they had a few "shootouts" in warehouses and such in some of the first episodes. Probably had to tone the "action" down later due to the non-violent standards Congress laid on TV shows in the late 60's early 70's. Think the "A Team" and "Mission Impossible" where even the bad guys never got really hurt or killed, at least onscreen, anyway.
The roughest thing I can recall is there was a episode or two where Malloy was carrying that pump shotgun that real police carry, when they break it out it's serious, the nickname those shotguns street sweepers... where I grew up in southern California
@@dwaynecollins4974 The wife and I binge watched the first 3 seasons a few months ago. The very first episode had Malloy going to resign because he had just had (another)partner killed, and Reed as his brand new (and disliked by Malloy) partner fresh out of the academy and a previous military tour in the Nam. At the end, they got in a gunfight with a gang of crooks and Reed did a "Sgt York" type round up of the bad guys. Of course, Malloy was impressed and decided to stay on the force, after all. A few of the follow on episodes had the standard "gun play" sometimes. They also had a antagonist cop partner team headed by I think it was Bing Crosby's son and the antagonist guys were kinda "trigger happy", wise guys, and disliked by Malloy and Reed. They disappeared after a while. I think the character the Crosby son played went to the helicopter unit as a observer.
Hey that's right Gary Crosby did play on that show and yep his character was a jerk 🙂
One of the many classic shows I'd watch with my dad when I was a kid. His passing in December 1988 prior to Christmas was devastating. Thanks Rick for bringing back some of those memories for me.
I watched the show as a kid. I'm watching the show as a retiree. She was great then and remains that way now.
Like so many, I too grew up with Adam-12...Ms Claridge actually made an appearance on some daytime talk show back in the day, but thank you for sharing with the younger generation. My heart still beats fast even though I've watched this show since it's original airing. Milner was a class act. 🙏Rip
I remember the intro "One Adam 12, One Adam 12, a 4-15 fight, One Adam 12, with chains and knives"... What a great series! I miss the edginess these series', Adam 12 and Emergency! brought to the late 60's and early 70's. Many of us kids at the time learned quite a bit about law enforcement and the fire service from these portrayals...
I lived in Long Beach and watched it every day, and now at 64 years old, I still watch it everyday.
Same age. Back-to-back episodes are played every night on one of the cable channels. A relaxing way to end the day because of the connection to my childhood.
I have noticed that there was a particular piece of blaring party music that was used in several early episodes when the officers were called to the scene of a noise complaint. It may have also been used on Dragnet as well. I have no idea of its origin, but it still resonates in my head.
I'm pretty sure the studio produced that "music" to avoid any copyright infringements. The only thing worse would have been having to pay royalties. There were two versions that I remember, but the worst and most annoying one I think is the one you refer to. The other one made it's presence known on Dragnet a few times. Ugh...really made your spine crawl, like it could shatter glass...and always at +10db.
Thankyou Rick for doing a video on Adam-12, I've been a huge fan of this show for a long time. This show taugh me some few interesting things like codes, and things police do. Any Police officers reading this, Thankyou so much for your service.🇺🇸🙂
Remember the voice. Us real cops watched Adam-12 as a training film of how the best do the job. My favorite episode was "el Presidente"
By the way, when listening to the police radio in the cars, it is very relaxing listening to the women dispatchers and when something HOT came out, the supervisor/sergeant would take over the transmission and listening to the scanner, it always got your attention. I loved it when a pursuit would kick in and would follow it on my Thomas Bros mapbook. In reality, the 3-beeper sound got everyone's attention that this was a Hot Shot. I grew up close to the Rampart Division station that they worked out of which should have had their call as 2-Adam-12 since 1 meant Central division and the 2 was Rampart Division. I hope I win an Adam 12 DVD!!!
Apparently Jack Webb didn't think it needed to be THAT authentic. :-)
Thank you for the insight on one of my favorite shows when I was just a kid.
When i was a kid around 12 or 13 i watched Adam-12 Every week. I Dad was a retired Atlanta Police Officer of 35 yrs. I loved Pete and of course like any other kid wanted to be him. My Dad would let me use his badge and handcuffs to play the part. I had a bike with blue lights on it that i would pull other kids over. Wow what a memory. Thanks for bringing my Childhood Memories back to me.
I love this show!! I don't think I have a favorite episode, but I remember one where they had another voice as the dispatcher and Jim didn't like her voice 😂😂. That one made me laugh
My three favorite shows to watch. Adam 12, Dragnet,& Emergency. I still enjoy watching them.
That brought me to tears... I am a big MM fan.
Always enjoyed watching Adam-12 when I was a kid
I can’t think right now which is my favorite episode. I love them all. I also love dragnet and emergency. Keep up the great work Rick
I liked the first few season when her voice was heard in the opening credits saying, "With chains and knives".
Oh the good old days of dispatching, before computers. I remember having to time stamp cards and having to write info on these cards.- such as time of dispatch, when the unit arrived, when they cleared the call, and the disposition. When the time stamp didn't work- then had to hand write all the info. It was horrible when, there was mulitple units involved, such as in a pursuit.
Yes I remember that voice .... I think that voice is synonymous with Adam 12. I love to find out about her and I am very touched that she would take time out to do a special end watch for Martin Milner. I think he would be very proud of that.
I was very young when it was on TV. But we watched them all. Huge regards to Jack Webb.... A true shame we lost him so young. Love the research and your serious devotion for the old shows. ☺️👌👍
Love this show; can't wait to watch it after I get home from work. Each episode was a class act. Best one was on today with Jo Anne Worley; also watching the guys on Laugh In.
Thanks Rick. Great video.
I was a training officer for two different police departments and at one of them, that included training dispatchers.
There is an FCC requirement that you have to give your station number every 15 minutes, so that is the KMA 367 you heard at the end of shift call. With that said:
It was Halloween and we had been pre warned that there would be a tremendous amount of gang activity that night and there was. At midnight, everyone was exhausted and I decided to break the strict radio protocol for morale reasons, I said:"KAB thirty thirty, radio clear. It's midnight, the witching hour. Do you know where your children are?"
You could hear the laughter from the booking room, squad room and detective offices. The "midnight KAB" became a popular joke.
You became popular over the airwaves haha. That’s the best!
In truth, "The end of watch" for law enforcement personnel is a notice that such an individual has passed on while in active service, related to injuries or illness.
I was a little kid. Mostly I remember the dispatcher saying, something to the effect, " One, Adam Twelve, see the man........."
Did you notice the gold with white top 67 Mustang that was in many episodes? Occasionally it was used as Malloy's car but otherwise it was in a lot of scenes. You knew the action was about to go down when you saw the gold Mustang.
Yeah, I've always noticed that gold Mustang in the background! I wonder who's car that was?
Elegy for a pig is my favorite episode . And yes I do remember her .
Another dispatcher that worked every shift every day…amazing! Favorite episode was when Malloy crashed the squad down an embankment and needed help. Reed had a gut feeling as to where Malloy was. Reed was right and Malloy was rescued. Good story.
That was awesome!! These are original, serious and really engaging programming from one of the best eras in TV
She was also the dispatcher voice in the movie Blue Thunder 🇺🇸🎤🚁
And the 1972 movie “The New Centurions” starring George C. Scott and Stacy Keach.The film was adapted from the best selling novel by LAPD Detective Joseph Wambaugh who also wrote “The Blue Knight”, “The Onion Field” and a series of other bestselling books which were also made into movies or t.v. shows. Wambaugh was the creative consultant on NBC’s “Police Story” ( 1973-1978 ) and starred in the episode “Incident In The Kill Zone” ( Jan.7,1975 ) as a SWAT team officer 👮♀️...
That voice over the radio is very memorable. This and Emergency were great TV shows. BTW the girl in pink getting the ticket is Melody Patterson .. Wrangler Jane on F-Troop.