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Beyond Law & Order: NBC's Forgotten Procedural Universe
3 Sep
Summary
- Jack Webb created three interconnected NBC shows.
- Shows focused on police and emergency response teams.
- Paved the way for modern procedural dramas.
In the late 1960s and 1970s, NBC built a successful network on the foundation of three interconnected television series: "Adam-12," "Dragnet," and "Emergency!". Co-created by Jack Webb, these shows offered viewers groundbreaking, detailed portrayals of law enforcement and emergency services.
"Adam-12" and "Dragnet" centered on the daily investigations and duties of Los Angeles Police Department officers. Meanwhile, "Emergency!" provided a glimpse into the critical work performed by doctors, paramedics, and firefighters in the city.
These procedurals significantly impacted television, with "Dragnet" and "Adam-12" frequently recognized as all-time great police dramas. "Emergency!" also inspired real-life professionals. While not as widely known today as "Law & Order," Webb's early universe left a lasting legacy on the genre.
