Randolph Mantooth, who played medic in NBC's 'Emergency!', dies at 80 [View all]

Source: NBC News

July 11, 2026, 12:07 AM EDT


LOS ANGELES — Actor Randolph Mantooth, best known for his role as firefighter and medic John Gage in NBC’s “Emergency!” television series in the 1970s, has died at age 80 after a long illness, his family said Friday.

Mantooth’s role and the show, which ran for five years, changed the way that first responders were seen on TV, his family said.

“The series helped introduce the public to paramedics and emergency medicine, inspiring countless individuals to pursue careers in EMS and firefighting,” the family said in a statement. “Its influence extended far beyond entertainment, contributing to greater recognition of emergency medical services throughout the country.”

“Emergency!” featured a crew from Los Angeles County Fire Department Station 51. It ran from January 1972 until May 1977. There were also made-for-television movies that aired until 1979.

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I was a huge fan of him and the show "Emergency!". He guest starred on a lot '70s shows including the original Battlestar Galactica with his "twin" Richard Hatch.



R.I.P. and thanks for some great entertainment.