1) It is very important to note that that this show changed history. When the show premiered, only L.A. and N.Y. had paramedic programs. During the run of the show, paramedic programs popped up all over the country. ALSO, if you had a heart attack and called for EMS in 1970, you had less than a 10% chance of survival. By 2000, the odds swung completely around-you had a 90% chance of survival. 2) When I was a kid, that was absolute must see TV for me. One summer I had to spend at an older sister's house. She was the type of parent that you couldn't watch a TV show unless she had first watched it, or if she watched it with you. She was impressed with the show, but my mother wasn't.
@@kevinmiller6380 She had only watched the next to last episode. There was a scene where a facility was about to blow up. Suddenly the FD started clearing their people out. My mom asked "How did they know it was about to blow up?" It's an instinct that firefighters have. She didn't get that and felt that the scene was far fetched.
@@The_Dudester I just wish I could watch it on tv, although I do have all seven seasons on DVD that I can watch, plus some of the post series movies. Have a very blessed day, my friend.
Totally agree about remembering and honoring the actors that brought us so much entertainment. Rest in Peace Tim... and many thanks for your contribution to the show..
As a fellow employee of LA County Fire I am saddened to see that one of the actors has passed away period was looking forward to seeing him in the 50th anniversary. Gary
“Chet” did bring the levity to the show! I can remember as a kid watching this show. **The concept of “Paramedics” was brand new - they certainly inspired many future Paramedics!! 🙏🏽🕊🇺🇸🚒
Jack Webb wanted to bring this ‘new’ concept (at the time) of the paramedic to the audience because he felt there weren’t enough and this was the way of the future. Before that there wasn’t much hope if you were seriously injured on scene. You had to wait for an ambulance to arrive.
i grew up on this show, and now i own the whole series on dvd and this show was one big reason i became firefighter here in Texas where i was born and raised . Chet was a class act on the show, you could always count on him to provide some comic relief... his interactions with Johnny were priceless !!!!!! R.I.P. Chet !!!!!
Yeah but I like that the moment the bell rang He was full on Firefighter. For what i noticed is the Chet seems to be the one next to Johnny and Roy to have the best Medical training as he is almost always the one that is handling the minor but somewhat on the fence wounds and injures while the rest handled everything else as well as working well with Johnny and Roy. so for me in this day I think Chet could be considered a Basic EMT
Emergency and Adam-12 are some of my very favorite shows from the era. They were well written and were pretty good with getting the details right. These guys believed in their shows and continued to support paramedics, firefighters, and police long after their shows stopped. True class.
I was "glued" to my seat as a boy watching this. Station 35 was near my house. I interviewed Fireman Smith for my elementary school project. Great respect for those that do this profession + those that portray them. He will be missed by ALL. I think every little boy at one time or another wanted be a fire fighter.
This show was and is responsible for me getting into EMS and becoming a EMT-P (Paramedic) for which I served 37 years in EMS and 26 years as a Paramedic. It's also as a result of this show that I did 10 years as a volunteer firefighter. I've loved every single minute of my time in both fields. And I'm saddend to hear about Tim (Chet Kelly's) Donnelly's passing he was an awesome character on the show. Always had a funny comment or quick word for all involved. He will be greatly missed by all.
Do you know who else because a paramedic because of this show, Bobby Sherman the actor and singer. Sherman played a headstrong young doctor in the episode "Fools." He was so impressed after a few ride alongs with LACO FD that he became an EMT with the LAPD and was in charge of training programs at the Academy and retired a Captain.
I remember my parents would watch this show when I was a kid, and as I got much older, I would watch every single episode everyday on TV Land. Rest in Peace Tim Donnelly, thank you for bringing us the character, Chet Kelly.
Hey Rick, this is sad news indeed. Chet was a great character on Emergency!! My condolences go out to the family of Tim Donnelly, may he rest in peace. 🙏
I am so sorry to learn of his passing. Thank you for this vlog about him. I loved this show and am proud to say I shared it with my daughter who also loves it. I didn’t understand when I was young how groundbreaking for highlighting the paramedic program and inspired many to become paramedics. My condolences to Tim Donnelly’s family and friends. My heart goes out to them.
RIP TIM DONNELLY thanks for all the wonderful memories of Emergency and your performance as Chet. Also thank you for your work with the homeless, it's so refreshing to see celebrities who gives back to their community.
My favorite episode was the opening when DeSoto, Gage, and Chet were on a fishing trip, telling patients what great paramedics his friends were. Then recanting to give Gage a hard time 🤣❤️😂🚒🚑
Yeah but I like that the moment the bell rang He was full on Firefighter. For what i noticed is the Chet seems to be the one next to Johnny and Roy to have the best Medical training as he is almost always the one that is handling the minor but somewhat on the fence wounds and injures while the rest handled everything else as well as working well with Johnny and Roy. so for me in this day I think Chet could be considered a Basic EMT
@@wallacelang1374 He was. The way Chet and Johnny acted was just pure goodness. The two may have been teasing each other but those 2 had each other backs. Many times when Johnny was hurt Chet was the 1st one minus Roy to check to see if he was alright. Those 2 did care about each other in their own way. Tim will be missed
When the characters Roy and Johnny were all tied up during the emergency old Chet would be the first to assist on whatever the patient would need . Essence of a team player . Almost like a third paramedic !
Tim was so much fun on the show and his antics as “the phantom”, where he would water bomb Johnny, were priceless! But he had heart, and courage and was there when you needed him! Rest In Peace, Tim, you’re part of the Emergency legacy and many of firefighters, paramedics, and medical personnel who were inspired by you and the rest of the fictional crew of Station 51 and Rampart Hospital! Thank you for inspiring so many! You will be missed by many!
I remember that episode. He also knew when not to pull pranks. Johnny and Roy had just returned from a call where the patient didn't make it (I think it was a child) and Johnny was about to open his locker, but Chet stopped him saying the phantom didn't want to strike. He knew Johnny and Roy took the loss hard.
God bless Tim and all his family. he was a good Actor in this show where he brought a little lightheartedness too the show itself. R.I.P. Tim and thank you for the enjoyment you gave us.
Yes, you're right. Those '70's actors do deserve our respect especially those of us who grew up watching these shows. I sorry but I not recall the Chet episodes. Those were some of the best tv shows back then too. Thank you.
I always considered him one of the better supporting cast actors. Thought and prayers to those who loved him, his family, friends and fans around the world. He will be missed. RIP Tim.
I wish to send the deepest of condolences to Tim Donnelly's family and friends. I have seen him on a few episodes of Dragnet and Adam-12, bur my favorite was Chet Kelly on Emergency! He had some seriousness sometimes, but he was mostly comical on the show. I was shocked to hear that Tim Donnelly had passed away. Prayers to his family and friends again
My wife and I had visited that station yesterday still looks exactly the same as it did back in the 70s when they were filming the show. REST IN PEACE Tim KMG365
As many of us were, I also became inspired by this show to become a firefighter/paramedic, retired as a Captain. During my internship as a paramedic I rode with Station 116 in Carson, which is the adjacent station to 51 ( which is actually 127). We transported our patients to Harbor General Hospital, which was Rampart General Hospital in the show. Tim would often speak at graduation ceremonies for paramedic classes. Thanks for inspiring so many of us. Tim and other members of Emergency, we salute you!! Rest in peace to the 'Phantom Bomber'
I loved that show and so did my husband. I always knew I would go into some sort of public service as an adult. Both my parents were nurses...and I became a crime scene investigator. I work with fire personnel, and they are so great. Anyone who puts their life before others...are heroes ! Be safe all of you!
One of my favorite characters on the show. His character was funny and good with kids. RIP Tim. 🙏 just watched part of an episode on CoziTV. Love him on Dragnet as well!
If the episode ur talking about is the one where they were getting high on a 'thursday instead of Friday' and his baby drowned in the tub, the lead up to that discovery was some of the best acting I've seen by ALL the actors. That show was very interesting.
And I remember when Emergency first came out. I was in HS in CA and remember the struggle they had to get the Bill passed in Sacramento the pilot ep was a good description of how it went. Took more than 2 hrs tho 🌹💖🇺🇲. And w all the advancements since. Great 💡 they had!!!🌍🌎🌹💖
@@marshamariner7897he was in another episode where he played a superhero wannabe calling himself the Crimson Crusader who broke into movie studios and theatres looking for souvenirs of his comic book heroes
Thanks so much for posting this! I remember him in the series quite well. In fact, it was the very show that sparked my dream of becoming a Paramedic! Peace be with all his family and friends!
One of my favorite lines from the show was when Gage looked at Chet and said. Chet I don't think that you can do anything right. What a great character he was. RIP.
My uncle & cousin are both retired L.A. County Firemen. The show entertained us as kids & planted the seed for my cousin, who became a fireman/ paramedic after taking extensive training at Harbor General hospital in Carson. Uncle was already on the job when the show debuted. RIP &thanks , condolences to his family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Tim Donnelly's family and friends. Emergency was one of my favorite shows and I remember him well. The show would not have been the same without him.
Thank you so much for this tribute. He was my favorite character on the show. Sad to hear of his passing but glad to know he lived a happy private life. For the laughs and joy he brought to many, he surely deserved it.
Thanks for posting this about Tim. I am sitting here with a heavy heart. His character definitely brought a lighter note to the show, especially when he picked Gage.
Loved his character he almost made me laugh and he was such a good person I thought. Thanks for doing this video. I thought it was a great call and a great topic for a video. Take care and stay safe out there
My future wife and I had one of our first dates watching Mr. Donnelly portray Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at the Schubert Theater. His voice was suprising and he brought me to tears several times. Bless you Tim Donnelly.
RIP Chet/Tim!! I grew up watching the original show in '72. Spent 27 yrs in the Fire Service. My son is now a Firefighter/Paramedic, following in my footsteps.
Yes, Stanley Stover aka The Crimson Crusader, nicknamed Superfan by Sgt. Friday. I remember watching that episode. I had been a big fan of the Batman TV series a few years earlier. People at school the next day were asking if that was me on Dragnet last night. A bit of irony: The model for "Captain Lightning" in the posters on Stanley's wall was Olan Soule', who also had many parts on Dragnet. At this same time he was doing the voice of Batman on the Saturday morning Filmation cartoons which were done right after the live Batman series ended.
Rick, I'm going to the 50th anniversary event in January. Tim was the only autograph I didn't get. 🙄 Are you planning on attending in January? If so, it would be cool to meet you. RIP Chet, A.K.A. the phantom!
I remember him on Emergency and his appearances in the earlier Jack Webb shows. Most memorable to me was a tragic episode of Dragnet, where a young couple (he played the father) liked to party despite the concerns of another family member about the welfare of their child. This episode did not have a happy ending.
I remember him, I was just five or six years old when I watched the show and even though he wasn't the main character, he was a big part of the show success. His parts may have been small but his presence was so big. It makes me fill good knowing that his heart was just as big, rip.
Thanks for sharing this, I use to watch this show as a kid and haven’t seen it since. This really bought back memory’s and there was an animated series that I use to watch as a kid also, and to think it’s nearly 50 years really is a shock to the system, it is so sad to hear that a hero I looked up to as a child has now passed, thanks again, God bless
Yeah but I like that the moment the bell rang He was full on Firefighter. For what i noticed is the Chet seems to be the one next to Johnny and Roy to have the best Medical training as he is almost always the one that is handling the minor but somewhat on the fence wounds and injures while the rest handled everything else as well as working well with Johnny and Roy. so for me in this day I think Chet could be considered a Basic EMT
Rest In Peace Tim. Big fan of the show growing up. Your character was witty and mixed it up with the firefighters in quarters. However, on fire-ground operations Fr Kelly was the utmost professional and heroic. You inspired many to join a very rewarding career. God Bless.
So sorry to hear this...this was the very first show I HAD to watch in the 1970's - and I loved Chet, he was funny, Tim was great playing him - Chet was a welcome goofball...and you could tell all the guys loved him, even though he could drive them to 'distraction'...especially the Chief...Rest in Peace, Tim and Thank you!
The thing about it is in few more years some more will die. That's life. We have to accept it as life goes on. It is sad about Chet of course. It's close to 50 years since it aired. He was on other shows to in 60's. He was on dragnet and and played a hero character. 😉
Chet was always my favorite! He was so funny, pulling pranks as "The Phantom," but he had a huge heart, too. Rest in Peace, Mr. Donnelly. The world seems less bright without you in it. Deepest condolences to the family, including the entire "Emergency!" family.
Rest In Peace Tim. ! We will miss you you brought humor and dignity to Emergency ! It was a great show !! I watched it when it was on originally then watched it many times in syndication and even bought the DVDs which I need to replace Prayers to Tim’s family and friends 🙏❤️❤️
1) It is very important to note that that this show changed history. When the show premiered, only L.A. and N.Y. had paramedic programs. During the run of the show, paramedic programs popped up all over the country. ALSO, if you had a heart attack and called for EMS in 1970, you had less than a 10% chance of survival. By 2000, the odds swung completely around-you had a 90% chance of survival.
2) When I was a kid, that was absolute must see TV for me. One summer I had to spend at an older sister's house. She was the type of parent that you couldn't watch a TV show unless she had first watched it, or if she watched it with you. She was impressed with the show, but my mother wasn't.
You’re absolutely right this show changed history, created desire to become first responders and saved countless of lives
Pope Anthony-What kind of mother do you have? You may want to trade her in for another one. Lol. 😆😆😆😆😆😆
@@kevinmiller6380 She had only watched the next to last episode. There was a scene where a facility was about to blow up. Suddenly the FD started clearing their people out. My mom asked "How did they know it was about to blow up?"
It's an instinct that firefighters have. She didn't get that and felt that the scene was far fetched.
@@The_Dudester I just wish I could watch it on tv, although I do have all seven seasons on DVD that I can watch, plus some of the post series movies. Have a very blessed day, my friend.
Yes. Adults were fascinated by this show. They knew.
I remember him well. He sounded like a wonderful person, giving back to the community. Rest In Peace.🙏❤️
He seemed like a Great Person. He will be missed.
Totally agree about remembering and honoring the actors that brought us so much entertainment.
Rest in Peace Tim... and many thanks for your contribution to the show..
Chet was the instigator. Every station has one. Tim played him perfectly.
Chet was constantly robbing Gage. Lol
Ribbing
As a fellow employee of LA County Fire I am saddened to see that one of the actors has passed away period was looking forward to seeing him in the 50th anniversary. Gary
What will they be doing for the 50th?
I'm not sure yet
“Chet” did bring the levity to the show! I can remember as a kid watching this show. **The concept of “Paramedics” was brand new - they certainly inspired many future Paramedics!! 🙏🏽🕊🇺🇸🚒
I was one of those people. I became a Florida Paramedic in 1981 & was the 1005th in the state
@@wards1fan interesting!
Jack Webb wanted to bring this ‘new’ concept (at the time) of the paramedic to the audience because he felt there weren’t enough and this was the way of the future. Before that there wasn’t much hope if you were seriously injured on scene. You had to wait for an ambulance to arrive.
I talked with Tim on the phone back in the late 90s when Emergency was on TV Land. Very pleasant conversation.
That’s amazing!
I loved how Tim's Chet was the perfect foil to Gage. A truly sad day.
What a blessing to give to those in need. My condolences to his family. RIP.
i grew up on this show, and now i own the whole series on dvd and this show was one big reason i became firefighter here in Texas where i was born and raised . Chet was a class act on the show, you could always count on him to provide some comic relief... his interactions with Johnny were priceless !!!!!! R.I.P. Chet !!!!!
Yeah but I like that the moment the bell rang He was full on Firefighter. For what i noticed is the Chet seems to be the one next to Johnny and Roy to have the best Medical training as he is almost always the one that is handling the minor but somewhat on the fence wounds and injures while the rest handled everything else as well as working well with Johnny and Roy. so for me in this day I think Chet could be considered a Basic EMT
@@sassbrat i agree 100% !!!! thanks for commenting !
Emergency and Adam-12 are some of my very favorite shows from the era. They were well written and were pretty good with getting the details right. These guys believed in their shows and continued to support paramedics, firefighters, and police long after their shows stopped. True class.
I don’t like how EMERGENCY! started out with ADAM 12 then later on the watched ADAM 12 on tv!
A very poignant and touching tribute to a great man from a great show. Thank you for another great video.
Thank you, he will be missed. I was very sad to hear this
We see this show fairly often. Back in the 70’s Watched the show a lot.
If every class must have its clown, then Tim was a clown with class.
Let's not forget as well he was The Phantom for sure! 👻
@@ameliadiaz8040 to ⁿ9∅100 ⁰ to ⁰
As a retired Firefighter i grew up with Emergency that inspired me to be a firefighter. R.I.P. CHET KELLY YOU ARE MISSED.
I was "glued" to my seat as a boy watching this. Station 35 was near my house. I interviewed Fireman Smith for my elementary school project. Great respect for those that do this profession + those that portray them. He will be missed by ALL. I think every little boy at one time or another wanted be a fire fighter.
Chet looked better with a mustache than he did clean shaven. RIP TD (Chester B.).
Agreed on the moustache. And his contributions to helping others is truly good to hear.
He was one of my favorite characters on the show and was definitely the station clown. He will be missed, RIP Tim/Chet. 🙏❤🕊
This show was and is responsible for me getting into EMS and becoming a EMT-P (Paramedic) for which I served 37 years in EMS and 26 years as a Paramedic. It's also as a result of this show that I did 10 years as a volunteer firefighter. I've loved every single minute of my time in both fields. And I'm saddend to hear about Tim (Chet Kelly's) Donnelly's passing he was an awesome character on the show. Always had a funny comment or quick word for all involved. He will be greatly missed by all.
This is amazing! He was part of the inspiration that made you want to and actually did save countless lives. What a wonderful story!
That is so very, very cool! Webb would certainly be happy about that.
Do you know who else because a paramedic because of this show, Bobby Sherman the actor and singer. Sherman played a headstrong young doctor in the episode "Fools." He was so impressed after a few ride alongs with LACO FD that he became an EMT with the LAPD and was in charge of training programs at the Academy and retired a Captain.
I remember my parents would watch this show when I was a kid, and as I got much older, I would watch every single episode everyday on TV Land. Rest in Peace Tim Donnelly, thank you for bringing us the character, Chet Kelly.
Hey Rick, this is sad news indeed. Chet was a great character on Emergency!! My condolences go out to the family of Tim Donnelly, may he rest in peace. 🙏
I am so sorry to learn of his passing. Thank you for this vlog about him. I loved this show and am proud to say I shared it with my daughter who also loves it. I didn’t understand when I was young how groundbreaking for highlighting the paramedic program and inspired many to become paramedics.
My condolences to Tim Donnelly’s family and friends. My heart goes out to them.
I always liked Tim's character. He did a great job and was part of what made Emergency so good. God Speed, Tim!
He was a good actor and evidently he had a compassion about him that is good to hear! Love the show and watch the reruns a lot of the time. 🙏❤
Great Story of how he came to the show and what a Great Contribution he made. Especially, with all his donated time to the community. MGBY Tim. 🌟
RIP TIM DONNELLY thanks for all the wonderful memories of Emergency and your performance as Chet. Also thank you for your work with the homeless, it's so refreshing to see celebrities who gives back to their community.
My favorite episode was the opening when DeSoto, Gage, and Chet were on a fishing trip, telling patients what great paramedics his friends were. Then recanting to give Gage a hard time 🤣❤️😂🚒🚑
I always felt that Tim Donnelly played "Chet" as the comedy relief on the "EMERGENCY" TV series. He will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace Tim Donnelly.
Yeah but I like that the moment the bell rang He was full on Firefighter. For what i noticed is the Chet seems to be the one next to Johnny and Roy to have the best Medical training as he is almost always the one that is handling the minor but somewhat on the fence wounds and injures while the rest handled everything else as well as working well with Johnny and Roy. so for me in this day I think Chet could be considered a Basic EMT
@@sassbrat that is true too, but he was actually both a competent EMT and fine comedy relief at the same time.
@@wallacelang1374 He was. The way Chet and Johnny acted was just pure goodness. The two may have been teasing each other but those 2 had each other backs. Many times when Johnny was hurt Chet was the 1st one minus Roy to check to see if he was alright. Those 2 did care about each other in their own way. Tim will be missed
When the characters Roy and Johnny were all tied up during the emergency old Chet would be the first to assist on whatever the patient would need . Essence of a team player . Almost like a third paramedic !
My condolences to his family !! Loved that show !!
RIP Tim Donnelly. Always brought a nice touch of humor to those shows, and he had a great stache!
Tim was so much fun on the show and his antics as “the phantom”, where he would water bomb Johnny, were priceless! But he had heart, and courage and was there when you needed him! Rest In Peace, Tim, you’re part of the Emergency legacy and many of firefighters, paramedics, and medical personnel who were inspired by you and the rest of the fictional crew of Station 51 and Rampart Hospital! Thank you for inspiring so many! You will be missed by many!
I remember that episode. He also knew when not to pull pranks. Johnny and Roy had just returned from a call where the patient didn't make it (I think it was a child) and Johnny was about to open his locker, but Chet stopped him saying the phantom didn't want to strike. He knew Johnny and Roy took the loss hard.
God bless Tim and all his family. he was a good Actor in this show where he brought a little lightheartedness too the show itself. R.I.P. Tim and thank you for the enjoyment you gave us.
So sorry to hear of his passing, my condolences to his family. I loved Chet Kelly on the show!!
I feel so much older......
GOD BE WITH TIM, HIS FAMILY, HIS PEERS, HIS FRIENDS AND STATION 51🌺
Yes, you're right. Those '70's actors do deserve our respect especially those of us who grew up watching these shows. I sorry but I not recall the Chet episodes. Those were some of the best tv shows back then too. Thank you.
I always considered him one of the better supporting cast actors. Thought and prayers to those who loved him, his family, friends and fans around the world. He will be missed. RIP Tim.
I wish to send the deepest of condolences to Tim Donnelly's family and friends. I have seen him on a few episodes of Dragnet and Adam-12, bur my favorite was Chet Kelly on Emergency! He had some seriousness sometimes, but he was mostly comical on the show. I was shocked to hear that Tim Donnelly had passed away. Prayers to his family and friends again
He was a Player for the Late Jack Webb, kind of a Contract Player for his Production Company.
One of my favorite shows as a kid. RIP “Chet”
Other than Johnny and Roy, he was probably the most known member of station 51.
RIP Tim. You were a part of TV history. You will be missed. All I can say is: Station 51 kmg365.
My wife and I had visited that station yesterday still looks exactly the same as it did back in the 70s when they were filming the show.
REST IN PEACE Tim KMG365
His best role was on Dragnet as "The Crimson Crusader". RIP...
Hey played his character in a most excellent way.
As many of us were, I also became inspired by this show to become a firefighter/paramedic, retired as a Captain. During my internship as a paramedic I rode with Station 116 in Carson, which is the adjacent station to 51 ( which is actually 127). We transported our patients to Harbor General Hospital, which was Rampart General Hospital in the show. Tim would often speak at graduation ceremonies for paramedic classes. Thanks for inspiring so many of us. Tim and other members of Emergency, we salute you!! Rest in peace to the 'Phantom Bomber'
I didn’t know he passed away. Very sad, hope his loved ones are doing what they can to process his passing the best way they can at this time.
So sorry to hear this. He was one of my favorite characters. Our whole family watched this show, even in reruns. May he RIP.
Aww man! Rest In Peace Chet! 🙏❤️
I loved that show and so did my husband. I always knew I would go into some sort of public service as an adult. Both my parents were nurses...and I became a crime scene investigator. I work with fire personnel, and they are so great. Anyone who puts their life before others...are heroes ! Be safe all of you!
One of my favorite characters on the show. His character was funny and good with kids. RIP Tim. 🙏 just watched part of an episode on CoziTV. Love him on Dragnet as well!
If the episode ur talking about is the one where they were getting high on a 'thursday instead of Friday' and his baby drowned in the tub, the lead up to that discovery was some of the best acting I've seen by ALL the actors. That show was very interesting.
And I remember when Emergency first came out. I was in HS in CA and remember the struggle they had to get the Bill passed in Sacramento the pilot ep was a good description of how it went. Took more than 2 hrs tho 🌹💖🇺🇲. And w all the advancements since. Great 💡 they had!!!🌍🌎🌹💖
@@marshamariner7897he was in another episode where he played a superhero wannabe calling himself the Crimson Crusader who broke into movie studios and theatres looking for souvenirs of his comic book heroes
One of the actors shaping and pointing me to where I am today. Last call, Tim Donnelly. We’ll take it from here, sir, as well as generations to come.
Wonderful tribute Paul! ♥️
Thanks so much for posting this! I remember him in the series quite well. In fact, it was the very show that sparked my dream of becoming a Paramedic! Peace be with all his family and friends!
One of my favorite lines from the show was when Gage looked at Chet and said. Chet I don't think that you can do anything right.
What a great character he was. RIP.
What a great line haha. ♥️
My uncle & cousin are both retired L.A. County Firemen. The show entertained us as kids & planted the seed for my cousin, who became a fireman/ paramedic after taking extensive training at Harbor General hospital in Carson. Uncle was already on the job when the show debuted. RIP &thanks , condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear about his passing!! Loved his acting!! My condolences to the family. ♥️
My thoughts and prayers are with Mr Tim Donnelly's family and friends.
Emergency was one of my favorite shows and I remember him well. The show would not have been the same without him.
Imsorryforyourlòstofmrtimdonñellysfamilysandfriends
Thank you so much for this tribute. He was my favorite character on the show. Sad to hear of his passing but glad to know he lived a happy private life. For the laughs and joy he brought to many, he surely deserved it.
RIP Tim/Chet.
I really wish Emergency was playing on tv or streaming now. I could binge that series all day along with Adam - 12 and Dragnet.
The show is on Cozi TV which I believe is also on Hulu.
It's on COZI TV every Sat eve for 2 hours 6 to 8.
And every weekday from 11am - 1pm
😞 My cable system doesn’t get Cozi. METV used to run it all the time.
You can find them all on YT.
Thank you for this video!! He was a great actor!! R.I.P. Tim!!
Sorry to hear about this.
On the show he was always such a great foil to Johnny Gage! Wonderful show and sounds like he was a terrific guy outside of it too!
Thanks for posting this about Tim. I am sitting here with a heavy heart. His character definitely brought a lighter note to the show, especially when he picked Gage.
Loved this show!
Tim sure wore a Signature Seventy's Mustache!
Epic stach! That's ME in the avatar!
This is sad news. I loved Emergency as a kid!
Thanks for posting!
Rest In Peace “Chet”
Jet Kelly was a caring person with a great sense of humor. He will be missed for he is at peace ⛑⛑⛑⛑😱😱😭😭😭
Loved his character he almost made me laugh and he was such a good person I thought. Thanks for doing this video. I thought it was a great call and a great topic for a video. Take care and stay safe out there
My future wife and I had one of our first dates watching Mr. Donnelly portray Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at the Schubert Theater. His voice was suprising and he brought me to tears several times. Bless you Tim Donnelly.
RIP Chet/Tim!! I grew up watching the original show in '72. Spent 27 yrs in the Fire Service. My son is now a Firefighter/Paramedic, following in my footsteps.
Thoughts are with his family. He was a wonderful talent and caring man. Thank you for posting this video Rick.
I truly love the reverence you give to these great shows and actors, Mr. Nineg. You are a TH-cam treasure.
Thank you kimdly, Matt!
😥Chet gone wow I wasn just watching Emergency re run last Friday on Cozi .
I loved him in the Dragnet episode Burglery:DR31. I actually felt sorry for his character. RIP Crimson Crusader.
I really loved that episode, it hit me directly in the feels.
Yes, Stanley Stover aka The Crimson Crusader, nicknamed Superfan by Sgt. Friday. I remember watching that episode. I had been a big fan of the Batman TV series a few years earlier. People at school the next day were asking if that was me on Dragnet last night. A bit of irony: The model for "Captain Lightning" in the posters on Stanley's wall was Olan Soule', who also had many parts on Dragnet. At this same time he was doing the voice of Batman on the Saturday morning Filmation cartoons which were done right after the live Batman series ended.
Rick, I'm going to the 50th anniversary event in January. Tim was the only autograph I didn't get. 🙄 Are you planning on attending in January? If so, it would be cool to meet you. RIP Chet, A.K.A. the phantom!
My condolences on the passing of Emergency! cast member Tim Donnelly. 👨🏻🚒
I remember him on Emergency and his appearances in the earlier Jack Webb shows. Most memorable to me was a tragic episode of Dragnet, where a young couple (he played the father) liked to party despite the concerns of another family member about the welfare of their child. This episode did not have a happy ending.
I just saw that episode the other day. Their baby ended up drowning in the bathtub while they were getting high in the other room.
@@johnurban7333 That’s the one!
I loved him on Dragnet and 1-ADAM-12. Sorry to hear of his passing!!!!!!!!
I remember him, I was just five or six years old when I watched the show and even though he wasn't the main character, he was a big part of the show success. His parts may have been small but his presence was so big. It makes me fill good knowing that his heart was just as big, rip.
God Rest His Soul. He was funny. Rest In Peace. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My heart is broken 💔🙏🏻😢🤧🙏🏻💔he will be dearly missed by the emergency fans around the world 🚒😢💔🚒😢🙏🏻
RIP..... I loved how Chet always picked on Johnny and Roy...
Esp Johnny
So many Paramedics died on 9/11. I loved Emergency as a toddler. Still do. R.I.P. Chet.😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭
I watched Emergency every week when I was a kid. Chet was like the comic foil and he was very good at it. Rest in peace Tim Donnelly.
Thanks for sharing this, I use to watch this show as a kid and haven’t seen it since. This really bought back memory’s and there was an animated series that I use to watch as a kid also, and to think it’s nearly 50 years really is a shock to the system, it is so sad to hear that a hero I looked up to as a child has now passed, thanks again, God bless
Rest In Peace Chet. He was the true comic relief to the show and truly was the antagonist to John Gage
Yeah but I like that the moment the bell rang He was full on Firefighter. For what i noticed is the Chet seems to be the one next to Johnny and Roy to have the best Medical training as he is almost always the one that is handling the minor but somewhat on the fence wounds and injures while the rest handled everything else as well as working well with Johnny and Roy. so for me in this day I think Chet could be considered a Basic EMT
Rest In Peace Tim. Big fan of the show growing up. Your character was witty and mixed it up with the firefighters in quarters. However, on fire-ground operations Fr Kelly was the utmost professional and heroic. You inspired many to join a very rewarding career. God Bless.
So sorry to hear this...this was the very first show I HAD to watch in the 1970's - and I loved Chet, he was funny, Tim was great playing him - Chet was a welcome goofball...and you could tell all the guys loved him, even though he could drive them to 'distraction'...especially the Chief...Rest in Peace, Tim and Thank you!
The thing about it is in few more years some more will die. That's life. We have to accept it as life goes on. It is sad about Chet of course. It's close to 50 years since it aired. He was on other shows to in 60's. He was on dragnet and and played a hero character. 😉
R.I.P,....great show during my childhood from the early/mid = 70's,...i think every young boy watched this show during its prime.
RIP Tim! May you be recieved with open arm's!
Rest in peace Tim,thank you for sharing your talent with us.
God bless him and his family! He was a terrific part of my childhood in the 1970's! Always loved his acting!
Sympathies to the Donnelly family he was my favorite his character was so funny and snarky lived him.
I loved Emergency. This is where I knew what I wanted to do in life when growing up.
I remember him from his Dragnet episodes as well, especially The Crimson Crusader.
Chet was always my favorite! He was so funny, pulling pranks as "The Phantom," but he had a huge heart, too. Rest in Peace, Mr. Donnelly. The world seems less bright without you in it. Deepest condolences to the family, including the entire "Emergency!" family.
This show and actors as well as the show’s producers gave me a career! RIP TIM (“Chet”)!!
The Phantom will live on....
Rest In Peace Tim. ! We will miss you you brought humor and dignity to Emergency ! It was a great show !!
I watched it when it was on originally then watched it many times in syndication and even bought the DVDs which I need to replace
Prayers to Tim’s family and friends 🙏❤️❤️
Sincere condolences and prayers 🙏
Rick, very nice tribute. Thank you.
A great addition to the show! Thank you Tim.