Quincy M.E. The Death Challenge (Season 4, Episode 22)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

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Quincy M.E.

The Death Challenge (Season 4, Episode 22)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A retired magician's assistant dies performing his mentor's best illusion.

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Director

Ron Satlof (as Ronald Satlof)

Writers

Lou Shaw (created by) | Richard M. Bluel (written by) (as Richard Bluel) | Pat Fielder (written by) | Glen A. Larson (created by)

Composer

Bruce Broughton

Cinematographer

Fred Jackman Jr. (as Fred Jackman)

Editor

Casting Director

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 24, 1979

Release date

Mar 24, 1979 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 2 wins & 3 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
19 cast members

Name	Known for
Jack Klugman Dr. R. Quincy, M.E. Dr. R. Quincy, M.E. See fewer	12 Angry Men (1957)
Garry Walberg Lt. Frank Monahan Lt. Frank Monahan See fewer	Quincy M.E. (1976)
John S. Ragin Dr. Robert Asten Dr. Robert Asten See fewer	Earthquake (1974)
Val Bisoglio Danny Tovo (credit only) Danny Tovo (credit only) See fewer	The Frisco Kid (1979)
Robert Ito Sam Fujiyama Sam Fujiyama See fewer	The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
Joseph Roman Sgt. Brill Sgt. Brill See fewer	Bugsy (1991)
Ann Blyth Velma Whitehead Velma Whitehead See fewer	Mildred Pierce (1945)
Ron Masak Ed Shannon Ed Shannon See fewer	The Benchwarmers (2006)
Martin Kove Joe Kirby Joe Kirby See fewer	The Karate Kid (1984)
Jo Ann Pflug Maggie Maggie See fewer	MAS*H (1970)
Don Ameche Harry Whitehead Harry Whitehead See fewer	Cocoon (1985)
Bobbi Jordan Georgette Saltini Georgette Saltini See fewer	Joe and Sons (1975)
James A. Watson Jr. Deputy D.A. Jim Barnes (as James A. Watson) Deputy D.A. Jim Barnes (as James A. Watson) See fewer	Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Carl Byrd Dr. Roy Covington Dr. Roy Covington See fewer	Star Trek (1966)
Jimmy Joyce 1st Reporter 1st Reporter See fewer	Quincy M.E. (1976)
Michael Marsellos Rufus Rufus See fewer	The Amazing Spider-Man (1977)
Leigh Kavanaugh 2nd Reporter 2nd Reporter See fewer	C.O.D. (1981)
Marc Scott Taylor Marc (uncredited) Marc (uncredited) See fewer	Quincy M.E. (1976)
Manny Weltman Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited) See fewer	Doctor Detroit (1983)

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