Rescue 911
Rescue 911 is an informational reality-based television series that premiered on April 18, 1989 and ended on August 27, 1996. The series was hosted by William Shatner and featured reenactments of emergency situations that often involved calls to 911. Though never intended as a teaching tool, various viewers used the knowledge they obtained watching the show. Two specials, titled "100 Lives Saved" and "200 Lives Saved," were dedicated to viewers who had written to CBS with their stories on how the knowledge they obtained watching the show allowed them to save the life of someone else. At least 350 lives have been saved as a result of what viewers learned from watching it. The show's popularity coincided with the widespread adoption of the 911 emergency system, replacing standalone police and fire numbers that would vary from municipality to municipality. The number is now universally understood in the United States and Canada to be the number dialed for emergency assistance nationwide.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Sep 05, 1989
- Popularity: 63.9415
- 19 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Production
Arnold Shapiro ProductionsCBS Entertainment Productions (US)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
7 seaons till Aug 27, 1996
Last episode: Episode 714
Seasons & episodes
Total 7 seasons, 185 episodes
Specials
Aired
Episode 1Pilot60 min
Flood waters overturn a bus and forty-three children swept away in flooded river (July 17, 1987. Comfort, Texas); A stabbing victim and a baby injured in a car accident are treated at Ben Taub Trauma Center (Houston, Texas); Family faces armed intruder (December 14, 1988. Arlington, Texas); other segment(s) unknown
Episode 2Special 260 min
Houston cardiac documentary (Houston, Texas); Arsonist plays phone tag with police (January 29, 1989. Houston, Texas); other segments unknown
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