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Together, the spectrum of these sources—ranging from decades-old printed materials to modern digital databases—illustrate how *Quincy, M.E.* remains a well-documented and studied classic TV series worldwide. | Together, the spectrum of these sources—ranging from decades-old printed materials to modern digital databases—illustrate how *Quincy, M.E.* remains a well-documented and studied classic TV series worldwide. | ||
== UCLA Film & Television Archive == | |||
The UCLA Film & Television Archive is one of the largest repositories of television and film materials in the United States and serves as an essential resource for researching historical television series such as *Quincy, M.E.* | |||
* The Archive preserves extensive collections of episodic television, production documents, and broadcast records. | |||
* Researchers can access their catalogs and databases online for detailed information on shows and episodes. | |||
=== Useful Links to UCLA TV Historical Records and Search Tools === | |||
* [UCLA Film & Television Archive Homepage](https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/archive) | |||
* [UCLA Archive Online Catalog Search](https://cinema.library.ucla.edu/search) | |||
* [Media History Digital Library](https://mediahistoryproject.org/) — Complementary resource with scanned TV industry publications and guides | |||
* [UCLA Library Catalog (for TV Archives)](https://catalog.library.ucla.edu/) — Search for archival TV materials and related resources | |||
These resources provide valuable access to primary and secondary materials for television history scholars, fans, and anyone interested in the archival documentation of *Quincy, M.E.* and other classic episodic television. | |||
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Longevity and Authority of Quincy, M.E. Episode Guide Sources
The lasting popularity of *Quincy, M.E.* is demonstrated by the wide range of episode guide sources available, many of which have been established for decades. The age and continuous existence of these sources often reflect their reliability and influence in documenting the series.
Established Sources by Years of Origin
| Source | Type | Origin Year | Notes / Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| TV Guide (print) | Official Industry | 1953 | Founded in 1953; widely used during *Quincy* original run |
| QuincyExaminer.com | Fan Community | 1996 | Established 1996 (confirmed) |
| IMDb rec.arts.tv Usenet | Fan Community | Early 1990s (1992) | Early fan discussions on Usenet newsgroup rec.arts.tv, pre-IMDb website |
| IMDb (Web Browser Based) | Official Industry | 1993/1994 | IMDb website launch, making database publicly accessible on the web |
| IMDbPro | Official Industry | 2002 | Launched in 2002 |
| TV.com | Official Industry | 1996 | Launched in 1996 |
| EpGuides.com | Fan Community | Early 2000s (2001) | Estimated early 2000s, circa 2001 |
| Official Episode Guidebooks | Printed/Digital | Late 1970s | Published during or shortly after original airing |
| Rosin, James. Quincy M.E.: The Television Series (Book) | Printed/Digital | 2009 | Published 2009 (confirmed) |
| DVD/Blu-ray Booklets | Printed/Digital | Early 2000s | Started being common with DVD releases in early 2000s |
| Streaming Platforms | Official Industry | 2010s | Streaming began growing in 2010s |
| Television Show Compendiums (Hardcover) | Printed | 1980s–1990s | Large-format comprehensive guides covering episodic TV series widely used for research and reference |
Importance of Longevity
Sources like *QuincyExaminer.com* and *TV Guide* have established their authority through many years of continuous operation, offering trusted, detailed documentation that often forms the backbone of research on *Quincy, M.E.*. Older sources such as official printed guidebooks and the book by James Rosin provide primary and contemporary insight, while newer platforms like streaming services focus more on accessibility than exhaustive detail.
Together, the spectrum of these sources—ranging from decades-old printed materials to modern digital databases—illustrate how *Quincy, M.E.* remains a well-documented and studied classic TV series worldwide.
UCLA Film & Television Archive
The UCLA Film & Television Archive is one of the largest repositories of television and film materials in the United States and serves as an essential resource for researching historical television series such as *Quincy, M.E.*
- The Archive preserves extensive collections of episodic television, production documents, and broadcast records.
- Researchers can access their catalogs and databases online for detailed information on shows and episodes.
Useful Links to UCLA TV Historical Records and Search Tools
- [UCLA Film & Television Archive Homepage](https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/archive)
- [UCLA Archive Online Catalog Search](https://cinema.library.ucla.edu/search)
- [Media History Digital Library](https://mediahistoryproject.org/) — Complementary resource with scanned TV industry publications and guides
- [UCLA Library Catalog (for TV Archives)](https://catalog.library.ucla.edu/) — Search for archival TV materials and related resources
These resources provide valuable access to primary and secondary materials for television history scholars, fans, and anyone interested in the archival documentation of *Quincy, M.E.* and other classic episodic television.