Long before Grey’s Anatomy, E.R. and Chicago Hope, there was Emergency! The series ran between 1972 to 1979 and starred Kevin Tighe as fireman Roy DeSoto and Randolph Mantooth as fireman John Gage. The series revolved around the adventures of paramedics of the Los Angeles Fire Department and featured rescues ranging from the slightly humorous […]
Tag: Trauma
Trauma – Rooting for the Underdog
I am not ashamed to admit that I have a soft spot for underdogs. Especially ones that are actually entertaining and exhibit adequate promise. NBC’s Trauma, which revolves around a team of first responders and paramedics based in San Francisco, is one of those underdogs currently deserving of attention. After a three-month absence (it would […]
Trauma Returns to NBC
With little fanfare and even less promotion, Trauma is set to return to the schedule on NBC starting Monday, March 8. Especially now that the late-night fiasco has played itself out and five more slots traditionally meant for hard-hitting, mature-content dramas open up in the ten o’clock hour. With five hours to fill, NBC is […]
TRAUMA: Exclusive On-Set Look at episode 1.09 “Going Home”. And keep watching, cancellation is not imminent!
It is quite unnerving to see a real plane sitting on its belly, ripped in half, flames shooting out of its cabin, not to mention one engine lying burning to the side, and luggage strewn about. Even when you know it is just make-believe, the sight your eyes take in still makes quite […]
“Trauma” Soars as an Entertaining Ride
Watching the first five minutes of TRAUMA, there were moments I may have actually forgotten to breathe! What seemed to start out as a typical let’s-get-to-know-the-characters scenario quickly evolved into an action-packed, adrenaline-rush roof rescue complete with terrific special effects. While most medically-oriented shows take place inside the hospital and revolve around events and what […]
TELEVISION NEWS: NBC ADDS 6 Series For Fall; Fate of Chuck Still Unknown!
According to reports, NBC has added four dramas and two comedies to their 2009 fall schedule – while the fate of spy comedy, Chuck, and paranormal family drama, Medium, remain to be revealed. The new NBC dramas are: Trauma: follows the loves of Emergency Medical Technicians [EMTs] as they deal with the intense medical cases […]