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Universal Studios was the primary production site for Quincy, M.E., co-produced with Glen A. Larson Productions. The series was largely filmed on the Universal Studios Backlot in Universal City, California, using a mix of interior sound stages and outdoor street sets. These facilities provided the visual backdrop for key locations such as the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, Quincy's sailboat, Danny’s Place, and city streets throughout the show's run from 1976 to 1983.
As a major television production hub, Universal Studios played a central role in shaping the visual identity and practical logistics of the series.
Filming Stages and Sets
- Stage 25 – Served as the main soundstage for Quincy, M.E. Interiors such as the Coroner’s Office, Quincy's boat cabin, and Danny’s Place were all constructed and filmed here.
- Colonial Street – Used for various residential and suburban exteriors. Featured in multiple episodes for neighbor scenes, including the appearance of the iconic "Munster house."
- Denver Street – Stood in for urban apartment exteriors and police station entrances.
- Brownstone Street – Used to simulate East Coast city blocks, alleys, and institutional buildings.
Stage 25 Photo Gallery
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Backlot Filming at Universal Studios
The Universal Studios backlot offered flexible street settings used throughout the series:
- New York Street – Featured in many downtown or crime scene sequences; curved layout provided the illusion of a larger city.
- Courthouse Square – Used for episodes set around city government or legal proceedings.
- Colonial Street – Redressed regularly for different episodes to serve as suburban homes, clinics, or public offices.
On-Location Filming
While much of the series was filmed on the lot, notable scenes were also shot on location:
- Marina del Rey – Quincy's sailboat home was docked here; many personal and social scenes were filmed at the marina.
- Inglewood City Hall – Used in legal-themed episodes for authentic government architecture.
- Larchmont Boulevard – Provided real urban streetscapes for vehicle scenes and emergency response sequences.
Production Techniques
Universal Studios enhanced production realism through:
- Wet-down streets for nighttime ambiance.
- Facade versatility — multiple redresses across episodes.
- Strategic lighting rigs to simulate time-of-day changes on indoor sets.