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As a kid in the 70s, I watched Adam-12 regularly and even had an Adam-12 metal lunchbox! Adam-12 was a thirty minute police procedural which followed the exploits of senior patrolman Pete Malloy (Martin Milner) and his partner Jim Reed (Kent McCord). Produced by Jack Webb, the show ran for seven seasons and at the time was lauded for its realism in depicting policework. Each episode chronicled a typical day on the job, as the duo would receive regular radio calls ("One Adam-12") to handle issues on their beat. Less rigid and talky than its Webb-produced predecessor Dragnet, Adam-12 dealt with serious issues but would also occasionally handle smaller crimes and feature lightweight banter between the two partners. One of the joys of Adam-12 was watching the growth of Reed- a raw, subservient rookie in year one- to a more seasoned officer as the series progressed. Like most shows of the era, it's dated today but still an enjoyable watch and a nice memory of childhood!