Rescue 911

Rescue 911 (1989-1996)

EndedReality showMedical

"Rescue 911" was a reality show hosted by William Shatner. The show consisted of re-enactments of emergency situations and documentaries of hospitals, police, and firefighters. The show ran for seven seasons on CBS from 1989 to 1996.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S07E15Episode 714Aug. 27, 1996
S07E14Episode 713Aug. 20, 1996
S07E13Episode 711Aug. 6, 1996
S07E12Episode 627Mai 2, 1996
S07E11Episode 913HApr. 23, 1996
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What was the date of the Rescue 911 premiere?

Rescue 911 premiered on April 18, 1989.

Who hosted Rescue 911?

William Shatner hosted Rescue 911.

What was the format of Rescue 911?

Rescue 911 was a reality television show dramatizing real-life emergency calls from across the United States.

How were the stories for Rescue 911 chosen?

The stories for Rescue 911 were chosen from real-life emergency calls received by emergency personnel across America.

Did Rescue 911 use professional actors?

No, Rescue 911 did not use professional actors. The show used reenactments of the actual emergency calls with the real people involved in the incidents.

What kind of emergencies did Rescue 911 cover?

Rescue 911 covered a wide range of emergencies, including house fires, car accidents, animal attacks, medical emergencies and natural disasters.

Was Rescue 911 a fictional or reality show?

Rescue 911 was a reality show based on true stories of emergency calls. The incidents were dramatized with the actual people involved.

Was Rescue 911 based on true stories?

Yes, Rescue 911 was based on true stories of emergency calls received by emergency personnel across America.

Did each episode of Rescue 911 cover a single emergency call?

No, each episode of Rescue 911 often covered multiple emergency calls, with each story receiving a segment of the show's running time.

Did Rescue 911 have a narrator?

No, Rescue 911 did not rely on a narrator to explain the events of the emergency calls. The show relied on actors reenacting the calls and people involved to recount what happened.

What was the runtime of each Rescue 911 episode?

Each episode of Rescue 911 had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes, with commercial breaks excluded.

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