
He was married once before but lost his wife Helen to cancer. A well-liked man, Quincy lives on a sailboat in a permanent boat slip in Marina Del Rey, California and frequents Danny’s, a restaurant and lounge at the marina owned by his friend Danny Tovo (Val Bisoglio). In the episode “Crib Job”, Quincy notes he originally wanted to be a railroad engineer, after revealing a number of facts about the dangers of the occupation. It is revealed in the episode “The Last of Leadbottom” Quincy is a retired Captain in the US Navy and remains in the Naval Reserve. Quincy is assisted by his lab assistant, Sam Fujiyama (Robert Ito). However, many times the entire investigation would be handled by Quincy with little or no cooperation from the police.

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This changed dramatically in later episodes where Quincy appears to have much closer professional and personal relationships with the two. In early episodes, Quincy’s relationship with both men is often volatile and nearly adversarial. Each usually have their own theories about a particular case and about Quincy’s deductions. Quincy and Asten would usually tussle 37 minutes into an episode, after which time Quincy would close the case for good.

Ragin), and the police, in particular, LAPD Homicide Lieutenant Frank Monahan (Garry Walberg). In his investigations, Quincy frequently comes into conflict with his boss, Dr. Quincy” and in early episodes the name “Dr R. (The character’s first name was never fully given, although in the third-season episode “Accomplice to Murder” his name is shown on a business card as “R. His colleagues, friends and wife all address him by his surname or the shortened “Quince”. Quincy, a strong-willed, over excited, very principled Medical Examiner (forensic pathologist) for the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, working to ascertain facts about and reasons for possible suspicious deaths. Larson Productions, Universal Televisionĭistributor: MCA TV (1983-1984), NBCUniversal Television Distribution Running time: 60 min (seasons 2-8 also syndication), 90 min (season 1)

Ragin, Val Bisoglio, Robert Ito, Joseph Roman, Eddie Garrett, Marc Scott Taylor (Seasons 4–8) Starring: Jack Klugman, Garry Walberg, John S. Genre: Medical drama mystery forensic pathology procedural
