The opening credits for the 4th season (1971-72) of Jack Webb’s classic police series Adam-12, which originally aired on NBC from 1968-75. The 1971 Plymouth Satellite patrol car seen here was only featured during this 4th season of the series. Cars used for ADAM-12 patrol by the stars were as follows – Pilot: 1967 Plymouth Belvedere; Season 1: 1968 Plymouth Belvedere; Seasons 2&3: 1969 Belvedere; Season 4: 1971 Plymouth Satellite; Seasons 5 thru 7: 1972 AMC Matador sedan (yes, I thought this was odd that the ’72 Matador was used for 3 seasons!). A few other Mopars and Mercurys were also used as back-up cars during the run of the series, especially representing what the LAPD used during that era. NOTE: Fair use and education regarding Classic TV history are the purpose here, thanks.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
True professionals. My idea of what a cop should act and be
Adam 12 is a classic police show. I remember when I was a kid, I could not wait each week to see it. A lot of people became police officers because of this show and Dragnet.
Love that Chrysler big-block at wide-open throttle!
@idak12 Chrysler owned the police car & taxicab business
I wonder why the cars on emergency duty aren’t backed into spaces for fast getaway.
The Plymouth Satellite was the best looking of all the cop cars.
This was also one of Stephen J. Cannell’s (YES, that Stephen J. Cannell who later gave us shows like The A-Team, Hunter, 21 Jump Street, etc)earliest stints, as a writer for Jack Webb’s shows