Kent McCord became a television icon as Officer Jim Reed on Adam-12, one of the most influential police dramas in television history. But long before Adam-12, Kent's life was already taking remarkable turns.
In this episode of Still Here Hollywood, Kent shares never-before-heard stories about working with Jack Webb, the realism behind Adam-12, how the series became a training tool for police departments across America, and the surprising impact the show had on law enforcement.
Kent also recalls his friendship with Rick Nelson, an unforgettable football game between teams organized by Rick Nelson and Elvis Presley, working on Elvis movies, being publicly recognized by Elvis in Las Vegas, and the heartbreaking days surrounding the deaths of both Elvis and Rick.
It's a fascinating conversation about classic television, Hollywood history, friendship, luck, and a career that continues to resonate with audiences decades later.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:00 Why Everyone Called Him "Bucky"
01:39 Did Kent Know Adam-12 Would Become a Classic?
05:28 The Simple Formula That Made Adam-12 Work
07:04 Jack Webb and the Birth of Adam-12
08:15 Jack Webb's Famous Temper and Directing Style
15:52 Johnny Carson, Jack Webb and Comedy Gold
16:38 The Real Impact Adam-12 Had on Police Officers
18:14 Kent's Real-Life Encounters with Crime
20:13 Making Adam-12 Feel Authentic
23:28 Patreon Break
24:10 Becoming Friends with Rick Nelson
27:50 The Legendary Elvis Presley vs. Rick Nelson Football Game
33:43 What Elvis Presley Was Really Like
35:05 The Night Elvis Introduced Kent McCord in Las Vegas
37:16 Searching for Lost Elvis Footage
38:14 Life with Rick Nelson and Ozzie & Harriet
48:42 Luck, Persistence and Breaking Into Hollywood
50:04 The Day Elvis Presley Died
54:45 The Truth About Rick Nelson's Plane Crash
1:00:18 Did Adam-12 Show the Real Reality of Policing?
1:00:55 The Miranda Warning Story
1:02:20 Why Adam-12 Was Different From Every Other Cop Show
1:05:25 Looking Back on a Lifetime in Hollywood
1:06:30 The Day Ozzie Nelson Saved Kent's Life
1:08:55 Martin Milner and the Friendship Behind Adam-12
1:10:51 Why Adam-12 Still Airs Today
1:11:25 Closing Credits
Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn
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