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Emergency +4

1974

TV Show

Ended

2 Seasons

English

Emergency +4 is an American animated television series based on the live action prime-time series Emergency!. The series began on NBC's Saturday morning schedule on September 8, 1973 and ran twenty-three 30-minute episodes over two seasons. It remained on the network until September 4, 1976 through re-runs. Randolph Mantooth and Kevin Tighe provided the voices for their respective Emergency! paramedic characters. Each episode of the adventure series revolved around the Paramedical Rescue Service. The "+4" of the series title refers to four children who join the paramedics in each episode's rescue activities. Universal Studios outsourced the animation to Fred Calvert Productions because at the time, they did not have their own animation division.

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Director: Various•Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family

Plot Summary

This animated series follows the adventures of the daring firefighters of Los Angeles Station 51, featuring a team of four young heroes who join the fire department in their specially equipped "Squads". Each episode presents a new emergency, showcasing the bravery and quick thinking of the rescue squad as they face perilous situations.

Critical Reception

Emergency +4 was a Saturday morning cartoon spin-off of the popular live-action series 'Emergency!'. While not critically acclaimed, it provided a lighter, animated take on the rescue themes that appealed to a younger audience, offering educational elements about fire safety and emergency response within an action-packed format.

What Reviewers Say

Appreciated for its adventure and educational content.
Remembered fondly by a generation of Saturday morning cartoon viewers.
Seen as a simplified, animated version of the original live-action series.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely nostalgic, with viewers recalling it as a fun and engaging cartoon that taught valuable lessons about safety.