![]() I had no idea how realistic parts of Saint Elsewhere really were until after I became the a department chairperson of a hospital's psychiatric department and several docs and I spent and afternoon watching some re-runs of the show.Īnd, along with "Dr.Q" let's not forget "Lou Grant" (167 episodes, 1970-1977), which was often an excuse of Ed Ashner to crusade and pontificate about various causes and ills of the day. I remember other shows of the era did the same - though sometimes with less humor, such as Saint Elsewhere (another favorite). Either Klugman or other staff had actually checked out and used real statistics for his "outrages" so that, in some ways, I suppose the show also became educational and political in the guise of entertainment. I even remember watching it, fact checking "Quince's outrages" and analyzing the show for a "Communications and Popular Media" course in my college journalism department. It was fun, even if formulaic, before it became Klugman's bully pulpit, but stayed interesting (if not mysterious) afterwords. Thank you for taking me down memory lane. ![]() After getting nowhere with this "public servant", we're off to a Senate subcommittee in Washington D.C., where The Big Q will not only testify, but will cross-examine the FAA rep ! Quincy points out that he's protecting the airline's profits, but not its passengers! Outrage! Number 3. probably isn't the effect Astin intended with his pep talk, but it looks like he'll have to do without Quincy at work for several more days as The Big Q we all know and love is officially back, and ready to crusade all the way to the top ! He's now after the "heartless bureaucrat" who gives us a stock QUINCY corporate answer: "My hands are tied!". Then again, waiting around for The Big Q added who knows how much time as well.certainly the Coast Guarders could have started pulling people out of the water without him, right? (Well, then again, based on what Astin told us, maybe not.) And there was only the one cutter, so wouldn't more Coast Guard manpower make a difference too? Ah, well, screw it, I guess you have to focus on one reform at a time. ![]()
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