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imanamerican63

(16,593 posts) Sat Jul 11, 2026, 12:11 AM Saturday

Sadly another great actor has passed away. [View all]

If anyone remembers the TV show “Emergency”? Randolph Mantooth who played the role of the quirky but funny paramedic “John Gage” passed away yesterday after several years of illness. He was 80 years old.
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I remember watching the show while growing up and still watch some of the reruns still to this day. It was a well done show that I often thought about being a firefighter, but health related issues would most likely hold me back?

Rest In Peace Mr Mantooth. Squad 51 out!

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Awww... he was my childhood hero. Loved Emergency One. kysrsoze Saturday #1

I caught the tail end. I think 1977. Melon Saturday #2

That show was my brother's favorite when we were kids, now he has the videos Rhiannon12866 Saturday #3

I remember the show BlueWaveNeverEnd Saturday #4

I see nurses smoking a good bit. Haggard Celine Saturday #6

Aw, thank you for the share. Sad to see him go. :candle: blue_jay Saturday #5