Fun Trivia : Adam 12

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Adam 12

1 Adam 12 is the LAPD unit number. What does the Adam signify?

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Two man unit. Unit types of the LAPD vary. Units with Adam are two person cars and units with X-Ray are extra cars.



What is the name of the patrol sergeant that often responds?

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MacDonald . He seems to always be around, I think I had a supervisor like him once.



In the opening of the show, a dispatcher's voice was heard, sending the boys to a variety of calls. Who was the voice of that dispatcher?

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Sharon Claridge. In real life, Sharon was an actual dispatcher for the LAPD.



Who produced 'Adam-12'?

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Robert Cinader. LA police officers were paid a finder's fee to submit actual events for the production of this show.



'Adam-12' had how many episodes?

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175. The show ran for 8 years from 1968 until 1975.



All officers have numbers on their badges that serve to identify the officer. What was Jim Reed's badge number on the show?

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2430. These numbers go with the officer and are not repeated.



In the United States, what network broadcast the 1968 version of 'Adam-12'?

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NBC. This show was filmed at Universal Studios.



"The Militants" LOG 76 [LP 40975]. What was the name of the organization that wanted to "Kill all the Pigs"?

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The Brotherhood. Hummmm, could that have been a play on the Black Panthers?



In the opening of the show, one of the calls the boys are dispatched is a 211. What is a 211?

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Robbery. Calls are shortened to conserve air time. This was especially true before computers were in every patrol car. The call were shortened to the number that identified them, in the California Penal Code. Hence 211 is the section of the CPC that defines robbery.



LAPD is divided into many divisions. Can you name the division that 1 Adam 12 was assigned?

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Central. Even though they were assigned to Central, they seemed to be all over the city in different episodes. Each division has oddities and nicknames. "Shootin Newton" is one of those nicknames.



What character did Martin Milner play?

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Officer Pete Malloy. Martin Milner played officer Pete Malloy on 'Adam-12', badge number 744.



Who was officer Jim Reed played by?

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Kent McCord. Kent McCord played the rookie officer Jim Reed, badge number 2430.



What years did 'Adam-12' run?

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1968 - 1975. 'Adam-12' started in the year 1968 and ended 7 years later in 1975.



Who was officer Ed Wells played by?

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Gary Crosby. Gary Crosby did play Ed Wells but all the Crosbys listed as possible answers are related. Gary, Dennis, and Phillip were the sons of Bing Crosby. Bob Crosby was Bing's brother.



Which two actresses played Jean Reed?

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Mikki Jamison and Kristen Nelson. Mikki Jamison was on the cast from 1969 to 1970. Kristen Nelson was on the cast from 1974 to 1975.



Who was the female dispatcher heard on 'Adam-12'?

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Sharon Claridge. Shaaron Claridge was a real LAPD dispatcher. She played a dispatcher on other shows as well such as 'Dragnet' and 'Columbo.'



How many episodes were in the series?

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174. There is a total of 174 episodes including some two parters. Each episode is 30 minutes.



What is Martin Milner's character's full name?

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Peter Joseph Malloy. Pete's middle name is heard several times on the show. One example would be in the episode 'Operation Action.'



Who played the watch commander, Sgt. MacDonald?

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William Boyett. Sgt. MacDonald (Mac) was played by William Boyett, who was also in several 'Emergency!' episodes as well.



What movie did Martin Milner and Kent McCord star in together?

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'Nashville Beat'. 'Adam-12' stars Martin Milner and Kent McCord reunite in 'Nashville Beat' as Captain Brian O'Neal and Lieutenant Mike Delaney.



What show did Martin Milner and Kent McCord appear on together as detectives?

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'Diagnosis Murder'. Martin Milner and Kent McCord appear on 'Diagnosis Murder' as co-workers of Barry Van Dyke's character Steve Sloan.



Which 'Adam-12' episode was completely narrated?

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'Elegy for a Pig'. 'Elegy for a Pig' was the only episode narrated completely. The narraters were Jack Webb and Martin Milner. This episode showed the life and death of an officer.



The 'Adam-12' characters sometimes appeared on what two shows?

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'Dragnet' and 'Emergency!'. The 'Adam-12' characters crossed paths with the 'Emergency!' characters on the 'Adam-12' episode 'Lost and Found'. 'Adam-12' character Jim Reed was on several 'Dragnet' episodes. Both 'Adam-12' characters were on the 'Emergency!' episode 'The Wedsworth-Townsend Act.'



What were the badge numbers of officers Pete Malloy and Jim Reed?

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744 and 2430. Pete Malloy's was #744. Jim Reed's was #2430. Joe Friday's from 'Dragnet'(Jack Webb the creater of 'Adam-12') was #714. Bill Gannon's (Joe Friday's partner on 'Dragnet') was #4848.