Rescue 77
Series Overview
Rescue 77 is an American television series about the professional and personal lives of paramedics in Los Angeles, California. The show aired in the spring of 1999 on Monday nights on the WB network. The creator and executive producer was Gregory Widen, a former Southern California firefighter and paramedic, and the writer of the 1991 firefighting drama Backdraft. His goal for the show was to provide a more realistic depiction of the lives of firefighters and paramedics than previous emergency medical television series such as Emergency!.
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
45–60 min per episode
1999 – 1999
Premiered: Mon, Mar 15, 1999
Gregory WidenLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Mustard Gas, Hold the Mayo”
Ryan and Wick are trapped in a building after a chemical explosion. The gas affects them, making them get a little crazy. Even after they are rescued, they have trouble dealing with the possibility of future birth defects in their unborn children and the fact that Michael let the door close on them, trapping them inside the building.
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What is Rescue 77 about?
Rescue 77 is an American television series about the professional and personal lives of paramedics in Los Angeles, California. The show aired in the spring of 1999 on Monday nights on the WB network. The creator and executive producer was Gregory Widen, a former Southern California firefighter and paramedic, and the writer of the 1991 firefighting drama Backdraft. His goal for the show was to provide a more realistic depiction of the lives of firefighters and paramedics than previous emergency medical television series such as Emergency!.
How many seasons does Rescue 77 have?
Rescue 77 comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Rescue 77?
Key cast members in Rescue 77 include Richard Roundtree, Christian Kane, Marjorie Monaghan, Robia LaMorte, Terence Knox.
Who created or directed Rescue 77?
Rescue 77 was developed and directed by Gregory Widen.