just watch it!

Absolutely Fantastic

Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

There's a more than satisfactory amount of boom-boom in the movie's trim running time.

I used to enjoy this show and now that it is running (for now) on METV, I get to catch an episode here and there. When it first ran I was surprised Jack Krugman didn't have a heart attack on screen as in every episode his anger at someone/something bubbled over into a volcanic like explosion. What's on interest unfortunately is that these plots are relevant: a kid is dead, did a brutal cop go to far; a passenger plane crashes, was it carrying something volatile; people are dying from an unknown cause, could someone be dumping hazardous waste; a madman goes off on a killing spree, could the ease of getting guns be an issue. We may move forward in time but we still bring with us all the problems we refused to address in the past. Quincy is still a good watch as the Klugman character is still up to date. He like woman and obviously has them stay overnight, he drive an iconic Packard car when not borrowing the county hearse, and he lives on a sailboat. Entertainment with a social conscience.

It has struck me that despite the implausible pairing of Quincy with much younger women, the clashes with the management and the police, this show covered some pretty controversial topics for a 30 year old mainstream show:- * Teenage alcoholism * Elder abuse * Mental health issues * Legislation for lief jackets on plains * Drunk driving *Public health issues such as food contamination/pollution Yes it can be cheesy but I still find many of them watchable and find the range of issues covered impressive for the times. I also think it's quite cool that Mark was actually a technician not an actor who is now a leading DNA expert!

I absolutely loved this series about a coroner's experiences, and have tried in recent years to find a TV replacement, all to no avail. Cold Case Files is bearable (but no Quincy) while CSI is both dark & stark and far too graphic. No opportunity is lost to display blood and guts, generally at the expense of character and plot. Why people view this as entertainment befuddles me. Crossing Jordan is yet another dark tale and generally as concerned with Jordan's sex life as with crime investigation.By contrast, Quincy is very engaging but also optimistic. Yes, Quincy has his 'relationships' with beautiful young women, but they are portrayed light heartedly, with humour and minimal focus. Jack Klugman is brilliant in the role of the smart & tough, kind hearted & principled, grumpy but charismatic coroner. He is always the underdog's champion, indignant at the crimes & cover ups of the wealthy and influential, and not hesitant to ruffle a few feathers. Quincy is always professional but also personally engaged in the victim's plight. Each episode sees him ferreting out some new case of foul play, aided by his faithful Oriental lab cohort, Sam, engagingly played by Robert Ito. The pair enjoy a touching friendship.The series gave us a glimpse into the forensic techniques and research of that era. (These may have improved during the intervening decades but alas, the TV series portraying them have not.) Also, many issues equally relevant today were explored, including child abuse, fad diets, alcoholism, child pornography, and so forth. Who cares whether aspects of the show are predictable or whether it is particularly realistic? I for one remain a great fan of the series. As I see it, all the forensic dramas of today pale by comparison.

I really don't remember the first time I saw Quincy. I only remember being enchanted by Jack Klugmans real and human portrayal of the Los Angeles county coroner. Quincy's questioning and thorough approach usually spells trouble especially for the long suffering Dr Aston ( John s Ragin) The thing I like about it is that Quincy isn't afraid to stand up and be counted on any issue and against overwhelming odds. Quincy has a warm almost innocent air about him. Holy mackeral he always battles to get what he is looking for and ususaly takes the bull by the horns. Helped by best friend Sam (Robert Ito)the friendship between the two is real warm and touching. The other thing I like is that some of the very serious issues dealt with in the series is balanced out with wonderful humour. It always ends up at Danny's (Val Bisoglio) for an engaging and humorous conclusion. Frank Monighan is played wonderfully by Garry Whalberg and though Quincy's thoroughness is a source of irritation he is always grateful to have Quincy on his side. Sometimes the colleagues have to help each other through personal tragedies such as the episode where Aston loses his much loved niece to alcholism. I cried at the end of that one not least because Aston and his wife are childless and looked on the girl as their own. Quincy as we see time and again although he deals with the real face of feath daily never quite gets used to it and you can see his real puzzlement and anger especially when it's needless. Watch any Quincy episode and you will see that it deals with serious issues in a warmhearted,sincere and real way that no other programme of the type seems to do.