Rescue 911

A tense but reassuring reenactment show that mixes real emergencies with a calm host, making everyday heroism feel immediate and instructive.

Created by

Jim Milio, Mary Hardwick

Genres

Drama, Documentary

Starring

William Shatner, Rachel Duncan, Andrew Hawkins

Overview

Rescue 911 is an informational reality-based television series that premiered on April 18, 1989 and ended on August 27, 1996. The series was hosted by William Shatner and featured reenactments of emergency situations that often involved calls to 911. Though never intended as a teaching tool, various viewers used the knowledge they obtained watching the show. Two specials, titled "100 Lives Saved" and "200 Lives Saved," were dedicated to viewers who had written to CBS with their stories on how the knowledge they obtained watching the show allowed them to save the life of someone else. At least 350 lives have been saved as a result of what viewers learned from watching it.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, uplifting and dark. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Survival, family, friendship, healing

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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