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Post by Squad 51 on Feb 17, 2023 19:36:05 GMT -5
Good eyes. Yes, it was Lloyd Bochner. Had to check on IMDB again.
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Post by Tim on Feb 18, 2023 0:15:49 GMT -5
Mr. Bochner was born in Toronto. He and my dad were in the same grade school.
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Post by Melinda Halliwell on Feb 18, 2023 5:02:30 GMT -5
Okay. A fun tidbit to learn Tim.
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Post by Tim on Feb 18, 2023 12:26:19 GMT -5
Yup.
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Post by Squad 51 on Feb 18, 2023 17:28:09 GMT -5
Alright, here we go again. S02E02 Kids or In Fear and Terror (German) Summary: A stray dog wanders into the station, and the firemen name him Boot, who promptly takes a dislike to John. Later Roy and John rescue a boy trapped in a hole. Examination of the boy leads the doctors to determine the boy has a history of child abuse. A young girl who knows the boy approaches Dixie and reveals that she knows the truth about her friend, and wants to give him a model airplane of hers. Brackett's efforts to save the boy from his abusive life fail in the legal system, which leads to tragic results. In other rescues, a boy's head is stuck in a basement window, Dr. Early frees a boy's hand from his father's sport steering wheel, and the firemen rescue an injured hiker from a rapidly spreading brush fire with help from Boot, who 'adopts' a different fire station. — Gary Richard Collins II (on IMDB) Dr. Early risks his career when he treats a young boy and then accuses the parents of abuse, after the girl who approaches Dixie, asking her to give the airplane to him, before asking her if her best friend fell simply by running away from home, to recognize the boy found her to be a liar. John and Roy help a boy whose head is stuck in a window and the station adopts a stray dog they name boot. The dog helps with a rescue. (taken from here again) - and a correction: it's Dr. Brackett and not Dr. Early Thoughts: We start with the guys cleaning their vehicles when a stray dog wanders in. Chet tries to shove him off which succeeds (for the time being) but he remains still and they name him Boot. The dog doesn't like Johnny for some reason but they are called out to a rescue where a child has fallen into a hole. With Johnny being the skinniest, he volunteers to be let down in the hole and tries to free the boy. He manages it but nearly gets full with sand. Back at the station, Johnny tries again to get Boot to go to him or anything, yet Chet mentions the first time that Johnny is Native American. Meanwhile, at Rampart Dr. Brackett suspects that something else is going with Frankie, the boy from the hole. He tries to reason with the parents and also with the cops. The squad is once again called out to free a boy who has stuck himself within the house but after it, Johnny and Roy are stopped by little cowboys. Dixie gets a visit from Frankie's best friend and she tells her and the doctor what really happened. So, Dr. Brackett goes in front of a judge but Frankie is silent and so there's no case. In the end, the station is called out again to a brush fire and Boot manages to get in the squad. They take him with but are directed to rescue a fallen hiker. Johnny looks for him while Roy treats the hiker's friend. Well, Boot is quicker and guides his guys to the fallen man. Ladder 43 appears who helps with the rescue but Boot has other plans and goes with the ladder. Adieu?! Oh, the fallen hiker was the debut of - John Travolta! Some pics: So, that was it. More than enough now. See you tomorrow!
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Post by Tim on Feb 18, 2023 18:07:40 GMT -5
I recognize one of the guest actors, Roger Perry.
He guest starred in the Classic Trek episode, Tomorrow Is Yesterday.
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Post by Squad 51 on Feb 18, 2023 20:25:05 GMT -5
Once again, I'm impressed.
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Post by Tim on Feb 18, 2023 20:26:24 GMT -5
Thanks.
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Post by Squad 51 on Feb 19, 2023 16:52:07 GMT -5
You're welcome and today I couldn't stop laughing. S02E03 Show Biz or The Old Hand (German) Summary: John is excited about a photo shoot involving female models. A country doctor helps aid a man trapped under a tractor when Rampart is out of radio range, then he becomes a patient when he suffers a heart attack. Rescues include a man drowning in a swimming pool and two stuntmen trapped in a waterfall at a movie studio. A woman is distraught about running over and killing a young girl. When the father of the girl shows up & bullys Dixie's nurses while demanding to see the woman, Dr. Early informs him that the woman died of a brain hemorrhage. — Gary Richard Collins II (on IMDB) Johnny is asked to be a model for a photo shoot involving the firefighters. A call for a man who is trapped under a tractor has Roy and Johnny in search for a doctor when their radio signal fails to reach Rampart. A country doctor stops by and assists the guys and soon becomes a victim himself when he suffers chest pains. A woman is depressed about running over and killing the girl, when her father appears at Rampart to bully one of Ms. McCall's nurses, beseeching to see the woman, only to find out she died of a brain hemorrhage. The guys later help rescue a drowning man, and are called to a movie set where a man is trapped in a broken wagon over a waterfall. (taken from here again) Thoughts: We start with Johnny being excited about a being a model for the fire department. He drives all his colleagues (slowly) nuts over the shift. At first, John and Roy are called out to help a guy under a tractor but they can't contact Rampart for advice and treating. As it happens, a country doc comes by, named Dr. Knott, and helps them - until he suffers a heart attack himself. They free the man and bring both patients to the hospital, yet Dr. Knott and Johnny argue en route but Johnny wins. Back at the station, the model agency has arrived and is talking about arrangement and all before the squad is called out again for a man trapped in a swimming pool. The paramedics jump in and get wet (what a sight!). Never mind, after being assured the man was never sick, they find out that he had an accident where his leg was hurt which causes the problem. Meanwhile, at Rampart a young woman beats herself for driving a young girl over but when the father comes in, shouting at Dixie's nurses, Dr. Early tells the man the young woman died of brain hemorrhage. At the station, the photos are taken and Johnny is just nervous. The last rescue involves two stuntmen in Hollywood who were hurt while driving a wagon over a waterfall. Let's just say, it gets wet again and very close partly. Back at 51, the boss of the agency is back and tells Roy and John that his client doesn't see Johnny as a fireman - and well, has chosen Roy instead. You can imagine what follows. Guest star: Henry Jones as Dr. Knott Some pics: I'll leave it here. Again, I couldn't stop laughing today. See you tomorrow!
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Post by Tim on Feb 20, 2023 0:18:33 GMT -5
Have vague memories of this one as well.
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Post by Squad 51 on Feb 20, 2023 17:03:49 GMT -5
At least, and today one of my favorites episodes here. These can still go up. Can't remember all as well. S02E04 Virus or Deadly Virus (German) Summary: A woman returning from Asia with a monkey also brought back a highly contagious virus that kills a fireman and sickens Dr. Brackett, later John during a rescue of a man having a heart attack on a scaffold, but the woman is not as sickened and her travelling partner appears to have immunity to the disease. As two professionals are fighting, Dixie talks to the wife, whose husband is (of course) dying. While Dixie, Dr. Early and Roy treat John, Nurse Walters and Dr. Early treat Dr. Brackett; who heard they found the solution to the virus. The firemen also rescue a boy from a treehouse. — Gary Richard Collins II (on IMDB) The key to a virus which has struck down a few citizens along with Dr. Brackett and Johnny, may lie with a sick woman and her pet monkey. Dixie talks to the wife, whose husband is absolutely dying. While Dixie, Dr. Early and Roy treat Johnny, Nurse Walters and Dr. Early treat Dr. Brackett; who heard they found the solution to the virus. A boy feels vertigo while he is up in his tree house, due to an inner ear infection. The station responds to a call involving a man trapped on a scaffold. (taken from here again) Thoughts: We start with Johnny and Roy are called out to a woman with a fever which has started suddenly. Another fire unit is already there and one of their colleagues, Tim Duntley, plays with a monkey while Gage and DeSoto treat the woman. Over the biophone, Dr. Early suggests to take pre-contagious measures which shocked all. While Roy goes with the victim, Johnny stays behind and speaks with Duntley and plays also with the monkey. Later the guys are called out to rescue a boy from a treehouse who has a rarely disease. Since both paramedics are needed up there, the engine gets called and helps with the rescue. Meanwhile, at Rampart Tim Duntley gets in and squad 51 has to check in as well - and the hospital goes into quarantine. On the way back to the station, Roy and Johnny talk and come up with the idea that the monkey could be the source and let the hospital know that. Over the day, Dr. Brackett gets sick as well and Johnny lets his partner know that he also played with the monkey. However, the station has to rescue a guy having a heart attack on a scaffold but Johnny decides to go down. Still, his fever is rising and so he falls unconscious during the rescue. It's Roy's turn now to save both. At Rampart things turn slowly worse and Dix lets the others know that Johnny is infected as well. The labs decide to name the virus after the monkey and Tim Duntley dies. Right then, the original patient remembers that her leader of the dance group also had the fever but recovered quickly. The hospital takes over the cost and they get an antidote. Well, at the end Dr. Brackett and Johnny share a room and Brackett complains about the 'Romeo' in his room. Some pics: Stop here again before it becomes too much anyway. lol See you tomorrow!
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Post by Tim on Feb 20, 2023 17:54:30 GMT -5
Those masks. Looks like 2020.
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Post by Squad 51 on Feb 21, 2023 16:54:04 GMT -5
Yeah, very scary thought. As if they knew back then what would happen now! S02E05 Peace Pipe or Gross Negligent (German) Summary: A drunk driver rams into a car, trapping a little girl inside, and the doctors are concerned the girl may have brain damage, which leads Dixie before Dr. Brackett, into explaining her parents about that disability, as well as paralysis, if surgery is successful. Kelly pesters John about his Native American heritage. The firemen have to rescue a man on a scaffold while being pinned down by a sniper. Other rescues include a boy getting his hand stuck in a gumball machine, a woman whose extremely tight girdle is causing breathing problems, and a fire caused by a workman mixing fuel into the water lines. — Gary Richard Collins II (on IMDB) Chet teases Johnny about his Indian heritage. A child is left trapped inside a parked vehicle when it is rammed by another car, where the doctors have high concerns about the girl who may have brain damage, this leads Dixie, before Dr. Brackett, into explaining her parents about this disability. A kid gets his finger caught inside a gumball machine after he didn't get his gum he paid for. A woman can't breathe due to a very small girdle she is wearing. A sniper has shot a man on a scaffold, which causes the station to devise a way to get Johnny and Roy up there safely. A call finds a home which has fuel oil coming through the water pipes. (from here again) Thoughts: We start with the boys watching a 'classic' movie on TV whereas John says it's only propaganda for him but Chet argues against it. You can imagine what will follow. The station is then called out to a car accident. One driver is clearly drunk whereas the the other one, a mother, misses her child which was in the other car. With some light and extra power, they get her out and into Rampart where also the drunk driver is. Drs. Early and Brackett have to make a tough decision for this girl who may have brain damage if they don't operate now. The parents give their OK. Back at 51, Chet continues to tease Johnny about his heritage with books and all but Johnny is not happy and hope to set things right. The others are wisely staying out. Then the squad is called to a boy whose fingers are stuck in a gumball machine. Well, Johnny and Roy have no other choice to destroy it, much to the annoyance of the owner. The boy and owner argue loudly about the payment. At the station, Chet goes on with a peace pipe, literally, but Johnny refuses but now even Roy finds it funny. Not good. Then they are called out to a fire which nearly burns Johnny when trying to put it out with water, yet the fire increases. The squad tries to find the source while the engine continues to get all out. As it turns out, a workman mixes fuel with water - again not good, and well, Captain Stanley is not happy either. Then Johnny and Roy get called out to a woman having breathing problems. Oh boy, Johnny saves her from a very tight girdle which snaps right into his eyes. Meanwhile, at Rampart, the father is thinking about strangling the man who did this to his daughter but to all their peace, the little girl wakes up healed. In the end, the station is called out to save a man on a scaffold who turns out to be shot. Now there's quick thinking needed and Johnny has the right idea with a big spread to cover them from a sniper. It goes out well. Some pics: So, I stop here - before it will be too much. Jesus, I write more now. *grins* See you tomorrow! P.S. I found the 50th anniversary documentary online on Youtube if anyone is interested. Maybe I'll post it.
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Post by Tim on Feb 21, 2023 18:05:08 GMT -5
If made now, they would have handled the story of Chet's background very differently, IMO.
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Post by Squad 51 on Feb 21, 2023 18:34:26 GMT -5
You mean Johnny. It's about his Native American heritage.
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