Memories of Allison
Memories of Allison
Memories of Allison is the first episode produced for season 6 of the television series Quincy, M.E., though it is listed as part of season 7 in syndication logs. It originally aired on NBC on October 28, 1981. The episode stars Jack Klugman as Dr. Quincy and guest stars Sharon Acker as a woman suffering from traumatic amnesia.
Plot
While attending a high school job fair, Dr. Quincy and his assistant Sam Fujiyama witness a woman in distress who falls down an escalator. She is hospitalized with post-traumatic amnesia, unable to remember her name or past. Quincy becomes personally involved in helping her, learning that someone is actively trying to kill her. Despite skepticism from police, Quincy uncovers that she is the target of a hired assassin and begins a race against time to uncover her identity and protect her.
Cast
- Jack Klugman as Dr. R. Quincy
- Robert Ito as Sam Fujiyama
- Sharon Acker as Allison Sirella / Mary Latham
- Garry Walberg as Lt. Frank Monahan
- Val Bisoglio as Danny Tovo
- John S. Ragin as Dr. Robert Asten
- Joseph Roman as Sgt. Brill
- Ivor Francis as Dr. Holston
- Virginia Capers
- Paul Picerni as Sloan as Dr. Phillips
- Frank Aletter as Hugh Boudreau as Stuart
- Fritzi Burr as Maybelle
- Chris Petersen
- John Nolan as Bartender
Production
"Memories of Allison" was written by Sam Egan and directed by Georg Fenady. Although listed as a season 7 episode in syndication logs, it originally aired as season 6, episode 1 in production order. The episode is notable for its shift in tone, incorporating elements of psychological suspense and action, as opposed to the show’s typical forensic investigations.
Reception
The episode has received favorable reviews for its emotional depth and thriller-style pacing. IMDb users have rated it 7.3/10. Critics praised the performances of Klugman and Acker, noting the unique premise and intense hospital confrontation with the assassin.
Trivia
- This is one of the rare episodes where Quincy is directly involved with a living victim rather than investigating a death.
- The episode blends medical drama with psychological mystery and suspense, a departure from the series’ usual forensic format.
External links
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EXTRA NOTES:
The building in the image is the Fairmont Century Plaza, located in Century City, Los Angeles, California. [1, 2, 3]
Location Details:
- Address: 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA. [4]
- Neighborhood: Century City, which is situated where West Los Angeles and Beverly Hills converge. [3, 5]
- Significance: It was built on the former backlot of 20th Century Fox Studios and was the highest building in Century City at the time of its opening in 1966. [5, 6]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[1] https://www.fairmontcenturyplaza.com/
[2] https://www.fairmontcenturyplaza.com/gather/
[3] https://www.fairmontcenturyplaza.com/explore/shopping/
[4] https://www.fairmontcenturyplaza.com/contact-us/
[5] https://www.fairmontcenturyplaza.com/our-history/
[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairmont_Century_Plaza