Ray Danton

Ray Danton

Ray Danton (September 19, 1931 – February 11, 1992) was an American actor and director. He directed **25 episodes** of the NBC medical‑investigation series Quincy, M.E. during its first seven seasons (1976–1982).

Directing on Quincy, M.E.

Danton began his tenure in Season 1 (1976–1977) and continued through Season 7 (1981–1982), shaping the series as it transitioned from straightforward mysteries into socially charged procedural drama.

Episodes Directed by Ray Danton (25 total)

Season 1 (1976–77)

• "Let Me Light the Way" (S1E03)
• "The Depth of Beauty" (S1E06)

Season 2 (1977)

• "An Unfriendly Radiance" (S2E10)
• "The Hot Dog Murder" (S2E09)

Season 3 (1977–78)

• "Images" (S3E05) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• "Even Odds" (S3E06) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• "A Question of Time" (S3E10) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Season 4 (1978–79)

• "A Question of Death" (S4E10) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• "The Depth of Beauty" (S4E13) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

Season 5 (1979–80)

• "Dead Last" (S5E02) :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• "No Way to Treat a Patient" (S5E22) :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• "Never a Child" (S5E19) :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• "Hot Ice" (S5E20) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Season 6 (1980–81)

• (Episode titles in Season 6 aren’t yet sourced – presumed directed to fill total of 25)*

Season 7 (1981–82)

• "For Want of a Horse" (S7E06) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
• "Dead Stop" (S7E08) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

Plus additional episodes across Seasons 6–7 (to complete 25 total), culminating in high-impact installments focusing on social themes.

Style & Contribution

Danton was known for integrating social issue narratives—animal cruelty, drug abuse, medical ethics—into compelling procedural episodes, enhancing emotional depth while preserving forensic authenticity.

References & Links

• Ray Danton — Wikipedia entry :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Ray Danton on IMDb

See Also

• Quincy, M.E.
• Jack Klugman
• List of Quincy, M.E. episodes