Los Angeles

Overview

Los Angeles played a central role in the creation and filming of the groundbreaking forensic crime drama QME Wiki:Quincy, M.E., produced by NBC Universal. The city served not only as the visual backdrop but also as the logistical center for the series’ production from 1976 to 1983.

Production History in Los Angeles

• Primary shooting occurred on sound stages at Universal Studios Hollywood, located in the San Fernando Valley.
• On-location scenes were filmed across greater Los Angeles, including:
  • Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office (stand-in)
  • Downtown L.A. court buildings and hospitals
  • Venice Beach and Marina del Rey (exterior scenes)

Impact on Local Forensic Representation

Quincy, M.E. introduced audiences to the world of forensic pathology before CSI or Bones, setting the stage for the modern “procedural” genre. It popularized the role of a medical examiner in solving crimes and elevated the visibility of forensic science in Los Angeles.

Quincy, M.E. & the LA County Coroner

The show’s fictional medical examiner was inspired by real-world pathologists working at the QME Wiki:Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner. The portrayal highlighted:

• Authentic forensic procedures
• LA’s complex urban crime scene
• Interplay between city law enforcement and medical expertise

Internal QME Wiki Links

• QME Wiki:Forensic Pathology in Pop Culture
• QME Wiki:Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner
• QME Wiki:NBC Universal Studios – Quincy Era
• QME Wiki:Jack Klugman Biography
• QME Wiki:Quincy, M.E. Episode Guide

External Resources

• NBC Universal TV Production – Universal City
• Forensic Legacy of LA Coroner – LA Times
• Quincy, M.E. on IMDb
• Quincy, M.E. – Wikipedia entry

Cultural Legacy

• Quincy, M.E.* helped cement L.A.'s reputation as a city of crime-solving glamor and grit. It also influenced a generation of forensic professionals, several of whom were inspired by the show to pursue careers at institutions such as USC Keck School of Medicine and the LA Coroner’s Office.

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Discussion

To contribute more case studies or L.A.-based Quincy location trivia, visit the QME Wiki Talk:Los Angeles and Quincy M.E. Production page.