Rescue 911
Rescue 911 is an informational reality-based television series that premiered on April 18, 1989 and ended on August 27, 1996. The series was hosted by William Shatner and featured reenactments of emergency situations that often involved calls to 911. Though never intended as a teaching tool, various viewers used the knowledge they obtained watching the show. Two specials, titled "100 Lives Saved" and "200 Lives Saved," were dedicated to viewers who had written to CBS with their stories on how the knowledge they obtained watching the show allowed them to save the life of someone else. At least 350 lives have been saved as a result of what viewers learned from watching it. The show's popularity coincided with the widespread adoption of the 911 emergency system, replacing standalone police and fire numbers that would vary from municipality to municipality. The number is now universally understood in the United States and Canada to be the number dialed for emergency assistance nationwide.
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About Rescue 911
Rescue 911 is a 1989 English-language drama and documentary series. It spans 7 seasons and 185 episodes and is still running.
Rescue 911 was produced by Arnold Shapiro Productions and CBS Entertainment Productions and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 5, 1989, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Director
- Mary Hardwick, Nancy Platt Jacoby
- Writers
- Paula Deats, Jean O'Neill
- First aired
- September 5, 1989
- Last aired
- August 27, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 7 (185 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Arnold Shapiro Productions, CBS Entertainment Productions
Rescue 911 cast & crew
Rescue 911 was written by Paula Deats and Jean O'Neill.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Stone and it was produced by Arnold Shapiro.
Is Rescue 911 worth watching?
With 7 seasons and 185 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy drama and documentary, Rescue 911 is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Rescue 911
William Shatner
Self - Host
Rescue 911 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rescue 911 in United States?
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▸What language is Rescue 911 in?
Rescue 911 is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Rescue 911 are there?
Rescue 911 has 7 seasons with 185 episodes in total, and it is still running.
▸What is Rescue 911 rated?
Rescue 911 is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 23 ratings.
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